Today, the SDA and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) have called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to urgently implement a multi-billion dollar Australian Retail Industry Relief Package to combat the impending impacts of COVID-19 on retail. Currently, retail is the … Continued
The SDA welcomes the decision by Officeworks, Target and Kmart to join Woolworths to pay casual staff required to self-isolate as a consequence of COVID-19. Target & Kmart will also provide up to an additional 2 weeks paid leave to … Continued
The SDA congratulates Woolworths for its decision to pay casual staff required to self-isolate as a consequence of COVID-19. The company is demonstrating corporate leadership and community responsibility as Australia comes to terms of this significant threat to the nation’s … Continued
For 130 years, the SDA has been fighting to protect and improve the pay, rights and conditions of retail workers in Broken Hill. From fixing issues on the shop floor to fighting for improvements at the bargaining table and in … Continued
In 2018, the SDA won higher penalty rates in the Retail Award for casuals working after 6pm weeknights and on Saturdays, increasing these penalties to 50% between 2018-2021. From 1 March 2020, penalty rates under the Retail Award for casuals … Continued
Over the past year, there have been numerous reports of large-scale underpayments and payroll errors impacting salaried workers. In response to this, the SDA launched an industry wide audit of all retail brands calling on them to check their systems … Continued
Opinion piece by SDA Secretary Josh Peak featured in the Advertiser It’s hard to imagine what our life would be like without our retail industry. Day in and day out – retail workers help us feed our families, put clothes … Continued
In a big win for Target workers, new signs are rolling out nationally in Target stores to remind customers to treat staff with respect. Store signage is an important measure to prevent abuse from customers that the SDA has been … Continued
Good news! The new Hungry Jack’s Agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission. The new Agreement will apply from Monday 23 December 2019. This is a fantastic outcome for Hungry Jack’s employees as the Agreement will ensure: Higher … Continued
In a big win for Woolworths workers, new signs are rolling out nationally in Woolworths Supermarkets that remind customers to treat staff with respect. Store signage is an important measure to prevent abuse from customers that the SDA has been … Continued
