Twelve till operators at Pick n Pay Aspindale were dismissed simultaneously over alleged fraud involving small customer overpayments, some as minor as 20 cents. Workers claim they were pressured to resign under threat of police action, with resignation letters reportedly signed under duress. The dismissals have raised concerns over procedural fairness and the treatment of long-serving staff.

Sources allege that the current manager and assistant manager, both recently appointed, targeted older employees while retaining newer hires—despite similar infractions. This has led to accusations of selective enforcement and internal bias. Workers are calling for a review of the dismissals and greater transparency in disciplinary processes.

In a separate incident, a pregnant employee reportedly suffered health complications after being denied a workstation change. Her blood pressure spiked, leading to hospitalisation and an emergency operation. Tragically, the baby did not survive. The case has intensified calls for improved worker welfare and sensitivity to individual circumstances within the retail sector.

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