November 14th 2024.
As the holiday season approaches, Australians may face a potential disruption in their alcohol supply due to upcoming strikes by warehouse workers. This could have an impact on stocks at popular liquor retailers such as BWS and Dan Murphy's, as members of the United Workers Union plan to walk off the job in the coming week over a disagreement about pay and working conditions.
This industrial action follows a one-hour stoppage earlier this week by over 1500 workers at four Woolworths distribution centers in Victoria and New South Wales. In response, union members have voted to continue with indefinite work stoppages next week, which could have consequences for pubs and bottle shops.
One of the major distribution centers affected by these strikes is located in Laverton, western Melbourne, where around 800,000 cases of beer, wine, and spirits are supplied each week to 500 liquor outlets. However, despite the potential for supply disruptions, a spokesperson for Endeavour Group, the owner of Dan Murphy's and BWS, reassured customers that the impact of the strikes would not be significant.
Addressing concerns about stock availability, the spokesperson stated, "Contrary to recent statements, we want to assure our customers that we do not anticipate any major disruptions to our stock levels in stores during the busy holiday season. We remain dedicated to ensuring that our customers have access to their favorite products during this festive period."
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