BHP union halves Port Hedland strike action
The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union halved its weekend strike at BHP (ASX:BHP) operations, leaving a 24-hour stoppage.

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The Australian Manufacturing Workers Union halved its weekend strike at BHP (ASX:BHP) operations, leaving a 24-hour stoppage.
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