Woolworths has described a picket line outside its distribution center in Melbourne as a metaphorical gun aimed at the company, during ongoing negotiations over pay and conditions. The supermarket is seeking to restart warehouse operations amid an industrial dispute, with strikes disrupting grocery supplies at some stores.
Woolworths has labeled a picket line outside one of its distribution center s in Melbourne as a 'metaphorical gun' aimed at the company, during an industrial dispute over pay and conditions. Woolworths representatives argued at the Fair Work Commission that the picket line should be removed as it is allegedly being used to pressure the company during negotiations.
The supermarket giant has also mentioned that worker strikes at five distribution centers have disrupted grocery supplies at some stores. Woolworths representatives highlighted that the picket line is obstructive and unfair, preventing vehicles and people from entering the site
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