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flag New Zealand Woolworths workers struck over pay, work changes, and unresponsive negotiations.

flag Workers at the Woolworths Contact Centre in New Zealand began a strike on December 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., protesting low pay, proposed changes to remote work, and unilateral schedule changes including unpaid weekend shifts. flag Represented by the Workers First Union, employees say negotiations with Woolworths’ Australian-based team have stalled due to what they describe as unprepared and dismissive behavior, including ignorance of New Zealand labor laws. flag The dispute centers on customer service roles, with potential future actions, including protests over speech restrictions, under consideration. flag The company has not publicly responded.

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