SCHWEPPES DISPUTE

Schweppes Dispute



Schweppes Dispute

Introduction

The workers of Schweppes Australia at it bottling plant were locked out as a response to the increase in industrial action which was taken by United Voice due to the introduction of new rosters. The main reason for the lockout was that United Voice had issued twelve notices of Intention for engaging in the Industrial Action. The last of these issues proposed 9 stoppages of work for one hour each in terms of duration in per calendar day which will continue for an indefinite period of time. All employees who were relevant engaged in the industrial ...