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(1) (WORK) at Shepparton Carpets Ltd voted today to continue with their industrial
action. Union leader Elaine Watkins issued a statement saying: 'Although we do not envisage an all-out strike
at this stage, everyone at the plant will continue to refuse to work (2) (TIME) until this
dispute is settled. We urge (3) (MANAGE) to reconsider their proposals.' The industrial
action, which began three weeks ago, has affected (4) (PRODUCE) at the factory. Joe
Turner, Managing Director of Shepparton Carpets, has, however, refused to bow to union demands. 'If
Shepparton Carpets wants to survive, it has to become more (5) (COMPETE),' he said.
'It is my responsibility as an (6) (EMPLOY) of over 500 (7) (EMPLOY)
to ensure this company continues to make a profit. (8) (PERIOD), we have to make
changes to improve efficiency. If we don't, we'll all be out of a job. It may not be pleasant, but it is essential.
Some of the working practices at the factory are, frankly, (9) (ANTIQUE) and totally
(10) (APPLY) to the modern world. I just wish the unions would work with me on this,
rather than fighting me every step of the way.'
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