Government urges Woolworths and union to end dispute now affecting Dan Murphy's
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Government urges Woolworths and union to end dispute now affecting Dan Murphy's

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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. Dan Murphy's affected by stock shortages in lead-up to Christmas Alcohol retailer Dan Murphy's has also confirmed it is experiencing stock shortages in some Victorian and NSW stores as a result of the industrial action. 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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Woolworths says workers still blocked from returning to Melbourne distribution centre
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Woolworths says workers still blocked from returning to Melbourne distribution centre

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Woolworths says staff are still being prevented from working at a distribution centre in Melbourne's south-east despite a court win yesterday. Speaking outside the distribution centre on Saturday, UWU national secretary Tim Kennedy said he was not aware of anyone attempting to stop workers from entering the site. On Friday, Woolworths had a court victory against the United Workers Union, …

Fair Work Commission finds union unfairly negotiating with Woolworths as strikes continue
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Fair Work Commission finds union unfairly negotiating with Woolworths as strikes continue

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Woolworths has won its bid against the United Workers Union, with the Fair Work Commission finding the union has been unfairly negotiating with the supermarket giant and protest picket lines outside its distribution hubs are "unlawful". Woolworths successfully argued to the commission that picketing outside its sites was impacting on "good faith bargaining requirements" under the Fair Work Act. The …

Woolworths reports $50m sales loss as ongoing industrial dispute leaves supermarket shelves bare
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Woolworths reports $50m sales loss as ongoing industrial dispute leaves supermarket shelves bare

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Woolworths has filed an urgent application with the Fair Work Commission to stop union members from blocking access to its major distribution centre, as an ongoing dispute continues to lead to empty shelves. On Tuesday, Woolworths Group said Australian food sales had been "negatively impacted" by $50 million since the start of the industrial action, with a further impact to …

Woolworths workers picket distribution centre in Melbourne as industrial dispute continues
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Woolworths workers picket distribution centre in Melbourne as industrial dispute continues

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Woolworths and the union representing striking workers have begun negotiations, as about 200 staff picket a major warehouse in Melbourne's south-east. Woolworths said it would continue to negotiate with the UWU and requested that the union allow "safe passage for our team wishing to return to work" at the Dandenong South distribution centre. Union raises safety concerns in negotiations The …

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