Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt urges Woolworths and the United Workers Union to reach an agreement to bring an end to industrial action which has led to stock shortages on supermarket and liquor store shelves.
Woolworths is advising customers of the shortage of products due to industrial action.The federal government is urging Woolworths and the United Workers Union to end a long-running industrial dispute
The federal government has stepped in to urge supermarket giant Woolworths and the United Workers Union to end a dispute which has led to empty shelves at supermarkets across Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. Woolworths has disputed that claim, arguing the framework takes into account personal circumstances and abilities and ensures a "fair approach" to improving productivity.
Dan Murphy's confirmed it had experienced a shortage of products in some stores due to supply chain issues related to industrial action.An Endeavour Group spokesperson said the supply chain interruption was "causing some inconvenience" for customers at Dan Murphy's and BWS stores. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones confirmed Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt was speaking to Woolworths and the union to encourage them to resolve their dispute.
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