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
The SDA is deeply disappointed to hear that South Australia’s oldest retail chain, Harris Scarfe has today been placed into voluntary administration after 170 years of business. With Christmas just around the corner, the SDA’s immediate concern is for the … Continued
The State Liberal Government has again ignored retail workers and announced that shops in suburban Adelaide will be allowed to open on Boxing Day from 9am-5pm. Thanks to the SDA’s campaigning, we have secured a condition on the exemption that … Continued
As the union for retail and fast food workers in Broken Hill, the SDA has always fought for the best outcomes for Broken Hill workers. When Australia moved to the Modern Awards system in 2009, the Fair Work Commission removed … Continued
The SDA’s appeal following the Fair Work Commission’s disappointing decision to not approve the Kmart Agreement has been successful. The Agreement, which was originally lodged in December 2018, was overwhelmingly supported in a 91.7% yes vote. Despite this, the Commission … Continued
