Woolworths shelves are rapidly starting to empty as the industrial dispute with the United Workers Union drags beyond its second week in parts of Victoria. Woolworths said the action has so far cost $50 million in sales.

Supermarket shelves across Melbourne have been left bare and deprived of essentials, including nappies, toilet paper and drinks, as hundreds of picketing workers blocked Woolworths’ attempts to reopen a warehouse during an indefinite strike.

Woolworths say the ongoing strike at several of its distribution centres has cost it $50 million – and costs will keeping mounting.

Woolworths Group said its Australian food sales have been negatively affected by about $50 million due to industrial action.

Woolworths stores across the ACT, NSW and Victoria are likely to continue to experience grocery shortages after the supermarket

A strike outside one of Woolworths’ distribution centres is now in its 13th day. Union members fighting for better pay and conditions have resolved to remain steadfast.

The ongoing supply chain strike has cost Woolworths a whopping $50 million in lost food sales over the past 12 days.

The grocery giant has apologised to customers as the 12-day strike by union workers continues to see empty shelves.

The nation’s largest supermarket operator has applied for an urgent court order to keep unions from blocking access to distribution sites in Victoria and NSW.

Shoppers could face empty shelves in the weeks leading up to Christmas as Woolworths warehouse workers continue to strike. The United Workers Union is demanding better safety, pay and equity from the supermarket giant.