Logistics giant Toll has criticised a nationwide strike by over 7,000 truck drivers over a pay dispute, saying the Transport Worker’s Union was not interested in achieving an outcome through negotiations. Truckies will strike for 24 hours on Friday, which could have a flow-on effect on Australia’s food and petrol supply chains. The action is separate from another planned potential protest involving Australian truck drivers against COVID restrictions supposed to occur on Aug. 31. Alan Beacham, president of Toll’s Global Express business, said in a statement, “Negotiations are supposed to be two sides coming together to work out their differences. To present what each side wants and then negotiate—actually compromise—until an agreement is reached.” “Unfortunately, only Toll is making any effort to compromise in these negotiations. The union has shown little compromise. They continue to present a list of demands that hurt the company and make jobs less secure,” he …