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A spokesman for the Transport and General Workers Union believes
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the current climate of industrial unrest is down to several factors, not least the WTD: "If there are themes here then we are experiencing some friction in the supermarket sector. It's to do with fighting back and securing decent pay rises for its members.
"There's currently pressure on the drivers, warehouse workers and support staff within logistics and distribution. Partly because of JIT deliveries, but more particularly with the drivers there is the issue of the WTD and its poor introduction.
"That to us is unfinished business. It's there, it's happening and it's not satisfactory. It's an underlying pressure to all this. There is a sense of frustration. Itsgood, gutsy trade unionism speaking up for our members."
He plays down suggestions that the unrest is a direct warning to the government over the WTD. but adds: "If you introduce poor legislation or regulation this happens."