Here’s a good reason to switch to shopping at Pick n Pay. Last week, the Pick n Pay franchise in Wellington sent a letter to one of its staff members telling them they have 14 days to provide proof of vaccination or “you will find yourself in a disciplinary enquiry with the outcome of dismissal”.
Unfortunately, this isn’t a policy that applies to the whole Pick n Pay group just yet. Rather, this was implemented by the owner of that particular franchise in Wellington. Evidently, the antivaxx lobby miscalculated the force of their perceived argument: many of the social media comments were supportive of the retailer, and said this move was “the right thing” for staff and customers. Nor should the retailers fear a backlash from the unions, it would seem.
Employees at these unions are on the state payroll, so they collect a salary whatever happens, and are largely protected from the fallout in the wider economy.