Pernod Ricard Winery workers gathered beneath the Jacob’s Creek arch at Tanunda. Images courtesy United Workers Union

On Wednesday morning workers at Pernod Ricard’s winery in the Barossa voted to continue their strike action, starting 24-hour rolling stoppages from Wednesday after their second day of strike action last week (Tuesday 30 July).

This follows the workers’ initial strike on 24 July, during which Pernod Ricard Winemakers’ Australian CEO Bryan Fry visited the Barossa processing site, but left workers with “more questions than answers” about their futures.

The union representing the workers said that they were demanding “a fair wage increase and job security”.

“With minimal improvement from the company, workers have made the tough decision to proceed with rolling 24-hour stoppages,” said United Workers Union organiser Ben Reichstein.

“This is a big ask for workers who are forgoing pay as they fight for better wages and conditions to support their families and community.”

“Workers are committed to continuing the fight until a fair, reasonable, and secure offer is presented to union members, many of whom have shown loyalty and dedication to this multi-million-dollar company for over 10, 20, and even 30 years.”

Daily Wine News contacted Pernod Ricard Winemakers for comment on the progression of the strike action, however a spokesperson for the company said that its position remained unchanged.

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