In great news for SDA members, the Albanese Government’s new workplace laws have passed Federal Parliament, guaranteeing a range of new and better rights for millions of workers across the country. These improvements are the result of a massive … Continued
Did you know there is no national minimum working age in Australia? On top of this, there are some states – including South Australia – that don’t have any minimum working age requirements or child labour standards. Young workers are … Continued
Your safety at work is serious business. The SDA is looking for SDA Members to stand up and become Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) to help us take action on workplace safety. What is a Health and Safety Representative? A … Continued
The SDA and the Australian union movement are gearing up to make a strong case to the Fair Work Commission this year, arguing that all Australian workers need a decent pay rise in 2024. From increasing mortgage repayments and rental … Continued
The SDA is taking legal action against McDonald’s for denying workers their paid breaks. If you work or previously worked at McDonald’s at any time since 2015, please watch this important update about the current legal action. You can read … Continued
Significant partnership established between SDA Union and SafeWork SA to tackle abuse and violence in retail industry SDA Union and SafeWork SA have joined forces to tackle abuse and violence towards retail workers. The state regulator has signed onto the … Continued
Big W workers have delivered an overwhelming 92% yes vote in favour of a new enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) that delivers pay rises for all workers, improves penalty rates, secures hard-won SDA conditions and delivers a comprehensive range of … Continued
Workers have overwhelmingly approved a new Dominos-SDA enterprise bargaining agreement which locks in full penalty rates, improved conditions and provides access to higher guaranteed hours for part time workers. SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer said that the new agreement … Continued
The SDA has called for a 10% increase to base hourly rates of pay for retail and fast food workers in addition to the Annual Wage Review increases sought by the ACTU. This claim is to offset the economic hardship … Continued
Your September DC News is out now. Click here to read your copy. Top stories include: EBA negotiations commence at Woolies ARDC Coles EP watching you on WorkCover SDA fixes flex up for PPTs at Monarto DC Pay rise for Repco … Continued
