The South Australian Government’s announcement that it will continue to allow big supermarkets to open 24 hours a day Monday to Friday and for the first time, allow trading on Anzac Day – due to COVID-19 – is completely unnecessary. On … Continued
In great news for Costco workers, Costco has announced the additional payment of $3 per hour for all hourly employees will continue until 3 May On top of this, Costco has announced all workers who are required to self-isolate will … Continued
Over the past few weeks, the SDA has been working hard with Coles to ensure workers are working in a healthy and safe environment at all times. One of these measures the SDA was calling for was providing hand sanitiser … Continued
In great news for workers, the Federal Government has listened to our calls and announced a wage subsidy scheme for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19. This means all full-time, part-time and casual workers (casuals need to have been employed … Continued
We know it’s an incredibly tough time for many of you – especially retail workers. Our industries and your work are facing unprecedented challenges. Rest assured, we are doing everything we can to support and protect you and your jobs. … Continued
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
