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Aussie unions up in arms over BHP’s 100% FIFO policy

Cecilia Jamasmie | May 22, 2013 | 4:33 pm Energy Top Companies Australia Europe Coal 

BHP’s decision to use a 100% fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workforce at its Australian Bowen Basin coal mines, instead of hiring from the local community, is generating fierce opposition in Central Queensland. According to the CFMEU, Australia’s main trade union including...

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