SA Parliament has just passed the Public Holidays Act 2023, making Easter Sunday a public holiday from 2024. This bill has made changes to Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day so that these days will always be public … Continued
The SDA has today announced that it has instructed the class action law firm, Gordon Legal, to act its behalf in a wage theft Class Action against KFC. The relationship between the SDA, the union for retail, warehousing, and fast-food … Continued
Thousands of South Aussie retail and fast food workers are set to receive extra pay next Easter, with the State Government introducing legislation to make Easter Sunday a public holiday. The SDA – the state’s largest union – welcomes this … Continued
The SDA South Australia and the Northern Territory is excited to introduce our Assistant Secretary – Jordan Mumford. After almost 30 years as an SDA Official, Secretary and Assistant Secretary, Sonia Romeo is moving on to a new role. Sonia … Continued
The SDA – the state’s largest union – welcomes the beginning of the State Government’s consultation on South Australia’s shop trading hours. Unlike the previous government, the Labor Government has shown a willingness to consult with and consider the views … Continued
Since 2021, the SDA has been in dispute with Officeworks regarding their failure to roster full-time employees in accordance with the Officeworks Enterprise Agreement. Under the Officeworks Agreement, full-time workers cannot be rostered to work more than 19 days in … Continued
The SDA welcomes today’s announcement by the Malinauskas Labor Government that it will deliver on its commitment to stop paid parking at Tea Tree Plaza. The legislation will require local governments to approve the imposition of paid parking controls at … Continued
The Fair Work Commission has handed down their Annual Wage Review decision, announcing pay rises for millions of workers. From 1 July, the minimum wage will increase by 5.2% and there will be at least an increase of 4.6% for … Continued
The SDA’s – the union for fast food workers – landmark Federal Court claims against McDonald’s over the deliberate denial of paid 10-minute breaks will be in front of a Federal Court Judge today. The SDA is alleging McDonald’s Australia … Continued
The SDA is calling on the new State Labor Government to bring South Australia into line with the rest of mainland Australia and make Easter Sunday a public holiday. In 2022, South Australia stands as the only mainland state or … Continued
