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Article

30 Oct 2019

Author:
Ruth Hogan, Inside FMCG

Australia: Aldi drop charges against union in relation to protests over concerns raised by drivers, including harassment

"Aldi drops a number of charges against TWU", 25 October 2019

 Aldi informed the court that it is no longer accusing the [Transport Workers Union] of trespass, nuisance or secondary boycott in relation to...protests...and has dropped the charge of damage to reputation...The discount grocer is...still accusing the TWU of misleading and deceptive conduct.

The Federal Court action began in August 2017 when the retailer failed to get an injunction to prevent the TWU from protesting and speaking out about Aldi...

...The TWU has made a number of claims toward Aldi, including that its drivers have faced harassment when they have raised concerns...However, the supermarket has refuted these claims...

...“We will happily provide comment at the conclusion of the court case, but while the matter is before the court, it is our preference to respect the proceedings,” a spokesperson for Aldi [said]...