December 9th 2024.
Woolworths is currently in a race against time to restock their supermarket shelves before the holiday rush. However, they have cautioned that this process will not happen overnight and will require some time to fully replenish their stock. This announcement comes after a recent agreement was reached between the company and the United Workers Union, following a 17-day strike that saw over 1500 employees walk off the job. Unfortunately, the strike caused significant damage, resulting in a loss of $140 million for the supermarket giant.
A spokesperson for Woolworths shared that their staff has been working tirelessly to get operations back on track. They have made 312 truck deliveries from the four reopened distribution centres to 249 supermarkets in Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory, and southern New South Wales. In the past 48 hours alone, they have processed over one million cartons and are now in the process of delivering them. With only a little over two weeks until Christmas, the company's main focus is getting their products out of the distribution centres and onto the shelves as quickly as possible. However, they acknowledge that this may take some time, as they need to ramp up their efforts to meet the high demand from customers.
The spokesperson also expressed the company's apologies to those who were affected by the strike. They understand that it has been frustrating for customers to shop at their stores in recent weeks, and they sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. In addition, Woolworths anticipates further losses in the coming years as they work towards rebuilding their stock levels for the Christmas shopping season. During the strike, many shelves were left bare as the distribution centres were unable to send out goods. However, with the new agreement in place, the company is hopeful that they can get back on track and provide their customers with the products they need.
The new agreement between Woolworths and the United Workers Union includes an approximate 11% wage increase for employees over the next three years. The concerns raised about performance metrics were also addressed, showing that the company values their employees and wants to ensure they are treated fairly. As the holiday season approaches, it is important for Woolworths to have a strong and reliable workforce in place to meet the demands of their customers.
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