SDA Members at Subway sites across the country are standing up and fighting to abolish decade-old, non-union Agreements which are leaving them worse off. This year, 17-year-old SDA Member Chantelle (with the support of the SDA) has lodged an application … Continued
The SDA has lodged a groundbreaking claim in the Federal Court against global fast food chain, McDonald’s Australia for deliberately denying workers paid rest breaks and misleading workers about their rights. The claim, on behalf of 338 current and former … Continued
With the bill to make Christmas Day a public holiday passing the Upper House last week, the SDA – the state’s largest union – is calling on Premier Marshall to ensure the swift passage of this legislation through the Lower … Continued
Today, the SDA – the state’s largest union – is launching its campaign calling on Premier Steven Marshall to declare Christmas Day a public holiday in South Australia. In 2021, Christmas Day is on a Saturday which means the public … Continued
The SDA – the state’s largest union – has lodged a claim in the Federal Court against Eudunda Farmers Limited – an Adelaide-based operator of 20 Foodlands and IGAs in regional South Australia. The SDA is alleging that widespread underpayments … Continued
The SDA – the state’s largest union – welcomes Business SA’s decision to stand against the Government’s 24/7 shop trading hours deregulation agenda. Business SA’s new position – which supports 9am trade on Sunday and 6pm closures on Saturday – … Continued
With South Australia’s lockdown set to end, the SDA is welcoming the Government’s decision for masks to remain mandatory in retail settings. Across our supermarkets, bottle shops and petrol stations, thousands of retail workers have been forced to stand at … Continued
With South Australia heading into lockdown tonight, the SDA is calling on South Australians to help stop the spread by not rushing into shops and ensuring they are following all Government restrictions. Time and time again, retail workers have been … Continued
The Superannuation Guarantee, which is a compulsory payment in addition to your ordinary earnings set aside for your retirement, is increasing from 9.5 per cent to 10 per cent on July 1. This is good news! Superannuation is an important part … Continued
Whilst Enterprise Agreements and Awards set out the rules by which the Company operates, it is often the information recorded by members that allows the union to enforce these rules. Keeping notes of any incidents can raise standards in the … Continued
