The SDA is pleased to announce that Woolworths Supermarkets employees will have access to NEW freezer jackets from October 2018 thanks to SDA members in Queensland and New South Wales who reported concerns about wearing dirty and unhygienic freezer jackets … Continued
For many years, unions including the SDA have been campaigning for family and domestic violence leave to be included in Modern Awards. From 1 August this year new unpaid family and violence leave entitlements will be introduced to all Modern … Continued
Today Liberal Treasurer Rob Lucas will introduce job-killing trading hour legislation to allow international chains such as ALDI to open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including ANZAC Day and Good Friday. If plans reported by The … Continued
The SDA, the union for workers in retail and fast food has welcomed national minimum wage decision, announced by the Fair Work Commission as a step in the right direction, and said it demonstrated that the union movement’s arguments on … Continued
On Sunday 3 June 2018 the SDA, the union for retail workers, alongside local workers, retailers and business owners launched an advertising campaign demanding the Liberal Government stop its plan to deregulate shop trading hours. State Premier Steven Marshall plans … Continued
Bunnings recently updated their company parental leave policy which includes a range of improvements for workers. This is a fantastic outcome for workers, as the SDA has consistently advocated for improvements to parental leave at Bunnings for many years. The … Continued
Australia’s workplace laws are broken. Big businesses continue to make record profits yet many workers are stuck in insecure work and feeling the effects of stagnant wage growth. That’s why the SDA is proudly supporting the Australian Council of Trade … Continued
From Friday 30 March to Monday April 2 2018, the SDA Office and SDA Member Support Hotline will not be available. We hope you have a happy Easter.
“Existing trading hours in South Australia should be retained to maintain healthy competition in the South Australian economy, to ensure that small, independent businesses within the state are not put out of business, and that more money and jobs are … Continued
Coles workers have overwhelmingly voted to accept a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement which delivers an immediate payment to workers, delivers pay rises for every worker, protects take home pay, improves penalty rates and secures hard won union conditions. The new … Continued
