The Latest Breaking News from Woolworths

More than 1,500 warehouse staff have walked off the job seeking better pay and conditions, including at least $38 an hour

Lindt and supermarket home brands criticised by consumer group for ‘shrinkflation’ on items including chocolates, cakes, and tarts

Behind the empty shelves in Woolworths supermarkets across Victoria and New South Wales is a fraught battle between workers and employers that could affect the future of workplaces everywhere.

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Consumer advocacy group sampled 10 hams from major Australian supermarkets, with the worst ham also the most expensive

Some supermarkets have empty shelves reminiscent of Covid lockdowns amid a strike by distribution centre workers

Legal rebuttals against accusations of misleading shoppers lodged in federal court

The supermarket giant filed an urgent application with the Fair Work Commission to end industrial action blocking distribution centres

“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and would like to thank our customers for their understanding and for treating our teams with respect.”

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Woolworths says strike action has cost the company $50 million as it lodges an urgent application to ban workers from blocking access to its warehouses.