WHAT THE FEDERAL BUDGET MEANS FOR YOU July 2, 2024 In May, the Federal Government handed down its budget…
SDA Urges government to get tough on aggressive behaviour July 2, 2024 The SDA and other stakeholders have been urging state…
SDA calls for more protections in the Work Health and Safety Amendment April 23, 2024 In January 2024 SDA Industrial Officer Darryn Gaffy and…
Congrats Penny Member News April 23, 2024 Congratulations to Penny from Coles who has just celebrated…
SUPER’S IMPROVING, BUT IT’S TIME TO STEP IT UP. April 23, 2024 The SDA has been campaigning for dignity in retirement…
Hello! From the new SDA QLD leadership team April 22, 2024 At the end of 2023 the previous Branch Secretary…
Super on paid parental leave – another step to gender equality March 11, 2024 The SDA welcomes the Albanese government’s announcement that it…
No One Deserves a Serve this Christmas Member News December 21, 2023 A topic that is always on our minds during…
IN STORES NOW: New signs call out customers to show respect at Woolies & Big W Member News December 21, 2023 The SDA’s campaign to eliminate customer abuse and violence…
Christmas Public Holidays Member News December 21, 2023 Christmas is almost here, and you need to know…
It’s time for 5 weeks annual leave Member News December 21, 2023 Annual Leave entitlements haven’t increased since the 1970s –…
WIN BRISBANE HEAT TICKETS Competitions November 3, 2023 This 2024 Summer, SDA members have the chance to…
2024 Textbook Scholarships January 18, 2023 Entry is by application, please complete the below form for…
DOES YOUR ROLL CAGE LOOK LIKE THIS? Newsletters December 20, 2022 It shouldn’t! An over-stacked roll cage is an unacceptable…
An important message from Lynn Newsletters December 20, 2022 Lynn from Woolworths in Rockhampton has been an SDA…
Public Holidays 2022/2023 Newsletters December 20, 2022 We’ve had a lot of questions about the Christmas…
Read the fine print Newsletters December 20, 2022 Many of us just gloss over documents before signing…
No One Deserves a Serve this Festive Season Newsletters December 20, 2022 The SDA recently conducted a survey of members working…
SDA urges shoppers respect workers ahead of the holiday season Media Releases December 13, 2022 The union representing retail, fast food and warehousing workers…
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS AT WOOLWORTHS ROCHEDALE CUSTOMER FULFILMENT CENTRE September 5, 2022 As the boom in online grocery shopping continues, Woolworths…
Blood Donor’s Leave September 5, 2022 Blood Donation centres always struggle to receive the donations…
The unseen work of the SDA September 5, 2022 The SDA and the greater union movement works tirelessly…
Union Success! Agreement on Bargaining process at Apple August 29, 2022 Union Success! Agreement on Bargaining process This afternoon the SDA…
The difference between sick leave & personal leave Member News July 13, 2022 Paid Personal Leave is a combination of paid sick…
HAVE YOUR SAY ON YOUR PAY & CONDITIONS Member News July 12, 2022 Members are regularly offered the opportunity to have a…
Does your candidate support Superannuation for Everyone? April 19, 2022 In 2022, a Federal election year, the SDA is…
Retailers call for a wage freeze for low paid workers a “disgrace” Media Releases March 31, 2022 “Low paid, frontline workers have seen their wages going…
Right to union representation: an important right for SDA members March 14, 2022 It is often the case that SDA members will…
Don’t Suffer in Silence: Sexual Harassment is a serious problem March 14, 2022 The SDA is totally committed to eliminating sexual harassment…
Some thoughts from your friendly SDA Organisers March 11, 2022 Each month, we visits hundreds of workplaces and we…
$50,500 tells you that the SDA has you covered! March 11, 2022 SDA Accident Insurance policy Hundreds of members continue to…
Fair work ombudsman says employers have no right no attend employee medical visits March 11, 2022 For over 10 years, the SDA has been stressing…
Home Alone: Who’s looking after the children? Newsletters December 13, 2021 Who is minding the children? That’s the dilemma many…
Never sign, never resign Member News Newsletters December 10, 2021 Recently, an SDA member was so harassed by her…
Wonderful news in Distribution Centres Member News Newsletters December 10, 2021 We are happy to report that SDA membership in…
SDA members & their entitlements Member News Newsletters December 10, 2021 The story goes something like this: For generations, the…
Underpayments – Fair Work Ombudsman takes Coles to court for $115m Media Releases December 7, 2021 Quotes from Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary the SDA the…
$131,050 tells you that the SDA has you covered September 22, 2021 Hundreds of members continue to benefit from the SDA’s…
From the Desk of the Secretary October 2021 September 22, 2021 SDA members are essential workers. No ifs, no buts,…
MEDIA RELEASE: Retail workers applaud decision to prioritise vaccines for warehouse workers – now for Supermarket staff Media Releases August 8, 2021 Quotes from Chris Gazenbeek, State Secretary of the SDA…
From the Secretary’s Desk June 2021 June 15, 2021 National Wage increase Last week, the Fair Work Commission…
True or False? Member News May 24, 2021 Supervisors and managers are obligated to know the contracted…
Customer abuse: a worldwide phenomenon Member News May 24, 2021 The SDA’s ‘No One Deserves a Serve’ campaign has…
From the Secretary’s Desk – May 2021 Member News May 24, 2021 SDA takes positive action on the annual Award Wage…
Great News – Woolworths Group ANZAC Day Public Holiday Win April 16, 2021 Great News – Woolworths Group ANZAC Day Public Holiday…
Great News – Coles Supermarkets ANZAC Day Public Holiday Win April 8, 2021 The SDA has been fielding many calls from members…
Is your manager a Medical Practitioner? March 31, 2021 I am convinced! The retail industry must have the…
SDA’s Accident Insurance Policy continues to benefit members March 31, 2021 In 2021, the SDA will continue to financially assist…
If nothing is said, the problem usually gets worse March 31, 2021 SDA Union protection is your protection against unfair treatment…
Drakes Supermarkets Retail Agreement 2020 Approved February 26, 2021 The Drakes Supermarkets Retail Agreement 2020 has been approved…
Retail workers pay the price for COVID pandemic sacrifice Media Releases February 1, 2021 For seven months, hundreds of thousands low paid frontline…
Certification of the Coles Parkinson CSC Agreement January 29, 2021 The New Coles Parkinson CDC agreement has been certified…
MEDIA RELEASE | Maurice Blackburn and the SDA welcome recovery of $173 million in wages stolen from 7-ELEVEN employees Media Releases November 3, 2020 Leading law firm Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and the Shop,…
20000 REASONS TO BE A MEMBER OF THE SDA October 23, 2020 Every day we get bombarded with insurance advertisements; funeral…
Your vote is important on 31 October October 22, 2020 On Saturday 31 October, Queenslanders will decide who will…
Enjoy your well-deserved retirement Cheryl October 22, 2020 I recently had the good fortune to catch up…
A payrise is essential for supermarket workers October 22, 2020 Since the Fair Work Commission handed down its National…
Women – the Budget’s forgotten people Media Releases October 6, 2020 Quotes from Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary SDA the union…
SDA welcomes Coles pay rise for 100 thousand supermarket workers Media Releases September 21, 2020 Quotes from Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary the SDA the…
1 July pay rise now agreed for Woolworths and Big W workers August 26, 2020 The SDA has been campaigning for members to receive…
A PAYRISE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUPERMARKET WORKERS August 12, 2020 The SDA is fighting for all supermarket workers to…
Important COVID update for Woolworths workers about encouraging wearing masks July 31, 2020 Woolworths has now introduced into your store in a…
People don’t leave bad jobs, they leave bad bosses. Newsletters July 27, 2020 Part of my role is to catch up with…
Changing times In the DCs Newsletters July 27, 2020 Woolworths announced on 23 June, 2020 that they will…
A day in the life of our SDA Information Officers, Diane and Veronica Newsletters July 27, 2020 Each day, Diane Kirk and Veronica Buckley answer about…
Young members & the SDA Newsletters July 27, 2020 In my experiences as an employee of an electrical/discount…
The Secretary’s Report Newsletters July 27, 2020 National Wage Case The Fair Work Commission recently handed…
Essential workers yesterday, wages cut today Media Releases July 1, 2020 Gerard Dwyer – National Secretary, the SDA the union…
Unfair and unjust – retail workers frontline efforts rewarded with a pay freeze Media Releases June 19, 2020 A wage freeze for the next seven months is…
COVID-19: SDA 10 Point Health & Safety Plan May 19, 2020 SDA calls for ALL retailers to put 10 health…
RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS STRENGTHENS THE UNION May 15, 2020 I recently conducted a training course in Toowoomba with…
Widespread Underpayment of Salary & Wages May 15, 2020 Woolworths Woolworths hit the headlines for all the wrong…
NO ONE DESERVES A SERVE – MAKING AN IMPACT May 15, 2020 The SDA’s No One Deserves A Serve (NODAS) campaign…
The Secretary’s Report May 15, 2020 The unprecedented outbreak of the Coronavirus is impacting everyone…
Retail industry releases COVID-19 Retail Recovery Protocol Media Releases May 1, 2020 Australia’s key retail industry groups have united to release…
COVID-19 RETAIL RECOVERY PROTOCOL Media Releases May 1, 2020 This Protocol: is a simple, practical and public-health led…
Retail workers welcome big fines for appalling attacks on essential workers during COVID-19 pandemic Media Releases April 27, 2020 The Queensland Palaszczuk government has today announced tough new…
NSW takes action on coughing and spitting fines – its now time for the Queensland government to act Media Releases April 20, 2020 NSW takes action on coughing and spitting fines –…
Retail re-opening – a decision for the entire community, not individual retailers Media Releases April 16, 2020 Statement from Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary the SDA the…
SDA Welcome Jobkeeper Media Releases March 31, 2020 The SDA is pleased the Morrison government has heeded…
UNION WIN: Wage subsidy announced for workers affected by COVID-19 March 31, 2020 In great news for workers, the Federal Government has…
ACT NOW – SAVE Lives, SAVE Jobs, SAVE the Economy Media Releases March 25, 2020 Statement from Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary of the SDA…
SDA Calls for OH&S Measures to Protect Staff Media Releases March 24, 2020 Additional Health and Safety Measures – statement from SDA…
ARA AND SDA CALL ON PRIME MINISTER TO DELIVER AUSTRALIAN RETAIL INDUSTRY RESCUE PACKAGE Media Releases March 22, 2020 The Executive Director of the Australian Retailers Association, Russell…
Respect Our Retail Workers Media Releases March 20, 2020 It is important that everyone remains calm and appreciates…
Remember to keep cool and show respect for local retail workers: SDA Union Media Releases March 17, 2020 The union representing retail workers, including supermarket workers, has…
Officeworks, Casuals and Coronavirus Media Releases March 17, 2020 The SDA welcomes the decision by Officeworks to join…
Target, Kmart Casuals and Coronavirus March 13, 2020 Target, Kmart Casuals and Coronavirus – Statement from Gerard…
Congratulations to Woolworths – Statement from Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary SDA March 12, 2020 The SDA congratulates Woolworths for its decision to pay…
We’re campaigning for better pay and conditions at Target! March 4, 2020 Over decades of bargaining Target Agreements, the SDA and…
Media Release: Target Underpayments Media Releases February 19, 2020 Underpayment of wages is now a full blown epidemic.…
Media Release: Coles Underpayments Media Releases February 18, 2020 The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) notes…
Workers’ Compensation – The Claim Decision January 28, 2020 Each year, the union office receives thousands of questions…
Woolworths and Target on board with No One Deserves a Serve January 28, 2020 In late 2017, the SDA commenced our internationally acclaimed…
Injured in an accident outside of work? – the SDA can help! Member News THANK YOUs January 28, 2020 In the 1980s, the SDA National Executive made the…
The important role of the SDA Industrial Officers January 28, 2020 The SDA Queensland Branch has three full-time Industrial Officers.…
Congratulations on your retirement Elizabeth! January 28, 2020 Elizabeth Kettles joined the SDA in late 2000. She…
Just say NO to Customer Abuse and Violence January 28, 2020 In the Christmas 2019 edition of the SDA News,…
The right to union representation at Counsellings December 17, 2019 Counselling/Discussion Records/Personal Improvement Plan Are you experiencing difficulties with…
A Fair Day’s Work for a Fair Day’s pay December 17, 2019 The SDA has always believed in the trade union…
Sexual Harassment: Not Ok. Not Ever. December 17, 2019 The SDA and the Australian Human Rights Commission conducted…
Merry Christmas from the desk of the Secretary December 17, 2019 Christmas Eve Fantastic News! After two years of strong…
No Happy Christmas for Harris Scarfe workers as the company goes into administration December 11, 2019 Quotes from Gerard Dwyer, SDA National Secretary “SDA –…
Media Release: Christmas Eve Legislated as a Public Holiday Media Releases Member News November 27, 2019 SDA STATE SECRETARY CHRIS GAZENBEEK CONGRATULATES PREMIER ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK…
It’s Official! A Christmas Eve Public Holiday for Queensland! Member News November 27, 2019 Great News! Christmas Eve has now been officially legislated as…
Darryl Wing and Geoffrey Anthonisz – two proud SDA members November 13, 2019 I recently had some lunch with two long term…
SDA Accident Insurance – Lenore’s story November 13, 2019 Over the last 35 years, SDA members have greatly…
Work related training – are you being ripped off? November 13, 2019 Are you being paid for work-related training? The union…
Statement in regards to Woolworths underpayment Media Releases October 30, 2019 After internal payroll investigations Woolworths has announced an underpayment…
WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT MUST BE STOPPED October 30, 2019 The SDA & the Australian Human Rights Commission Launch…
Media Release Industry first – major employers, shopping centres and unions pledge to eradicate customer abuse for good Media Releases October 14, 2019 Media Release Industry first – major employers, shopping centres…
THE STATE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO SUPPORT FREE AND SAFE PARKING FOR RETAIL AND FAST FOOD WORKERS September 13, 2019 Over the last 10 years, paid car parking at…
THE SDA GETS THE JOB DONE AT COLES HEATHWOOD DC September 13, 2019 Facts On 28 May2019, Coles Logistics announced the closure…
SDA calls on the retail and fast food industries to sign up to tackle customer abuse epidemic September 13, 2019 National Industry Roundtable On Tuesday 30 July 2019, the…
Disappointment for Kmart workers as Fair Work Commission fails to approve EBA Media Releases September 3, 2019 In a disappointing move for Kmart workers across the…
A Christmas Eve Public Holiday for Queensland in 2019 Media Releases August 4, 2019 SDA STATE SECRETARY CHRIS GAZENBEEK CONGRATULATES PREMIER ANNASTACIA PALASZCZUK…
IS A HAPPY WORKER A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE WORKER? July 9, 2019 In my 20+ years with the union, you think…
NATHAN: I RECEIVED $3,375 IN ACCIDENT INSURANCE July 8, 2019 Nathan has been an SDA member since he started…
THE SDA AND UNIONS ACHIEVE 3% WAGE INCREASE FOR AWARD WORKERS July 8, 2019 Each year, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) conducts its…
Penalty Rates cut again yet no new jobs created! Protect Penalty Rates July 1, 2019 The SDA has been fighting to preserve our penalty…
Unfair penalty rate cuts hit retail and fast food workers for the third time Media Releases July 1, 2019 700,000 Australian workers will again receive a massive, unfair…
SDA lodges Fair Work Commission dispute against Woolworths over restructure Media Releases June 13, 2019 The SDA, the union for workers in retail, fast…
Woolworths fails to consult with members and SDA on changes Member News June 12, 2019 Woolworths fails to consult with members and SDA on…
SDA MEMBER ETHAN SHARES HIS STORY April 30, 2019 The SDA started this important campaign some 18 months…
AUSTRALIA NEEDS A PAY RISE April 30, 2019 This review is particularly important for SDA members because…
CECILLE AND HELEN SHARE THEIR STORIES April 30, 2019 Cecille arrived in Australia from the Phillipines some 38…
TO CHANGE THE RULES YOU NEED TO CHANGE THE GOVERNMENT April 30, 2019 The rules are unfair because under the current rules:…
RETAIL, WAREHOUSE & FAST FOOD WORKERS NEED TO BE AN SDA MEMBER OR HAVE VERY DEEP POCKETS April 30, 2019 SDA members have a right to go to work,…
New Hungry Jacks agreement receives 93% yes vote April 18, 2019 Hungry Jacks workers have delivered an overwhelming 93% yes…
Casual members: you do have rights! April 8, 2019 When a new employee entered the retail industry fifty…
INFORMATION IS POWER! Know your Grievance Procedure April 8, 2019 Regrettably there have been recent instances of some management…
Ensuring your safety in shopping centre car parks April 8, 2019 Those who drive to work and work in shopping…
Rest Breaks, Enterprise Agreements & Marriage April 8, 2019 Every day, we receive phone calls and emails from…
Big W stores to close over three-year period Media Releases April 1, 2019 Big W stores to close over three-year period The…
Noni B must urgently clean up its act on workplace practices Media Releases March 25, 2019 The SDA, the union for workers retail, fast food…
New Big W agreement receives 92% yes vote Media Releases March 21, 2019 Big W workers have delivered an overwhelming 92% yes…
SDA delivers strong new agreement for Priceline workers Media Releases March 12, 2019 The SDA – the Union for workers in retail,…
Power to Prevent: Urgent Actions Needed to Stop Sexual Harassment at Work Member News March 4, 2019 We are a group of diverse organisations, unions, researchers,…
Amazon must provide further permanent employment and recognise employee rights to join their unions Member News February 28, 2019 The Online Retail and Delivery Workers Alliance comprised…
New family & domestic violence leave in National Employment Standards December 14, 2018 From today all employees will have access to 5…
REST CORE STRATEGY: STRONG OVER THE LONG TERM December 12, 2018 The Retail Employees Superannuation Trust Fund (REST) has continued…
SDA wins increases to casual penalty rates on weeknights and Saturdays December 11, 2018 In September 2018, the SDA won a major case…
Changing the Rules for a Fairer Australia December 11, 2018 Australia’s workplace laws used to be based on the…
2018 – the best of years Newsletters December 11, 2018 As I write my Christmas editorial, I can’t help…
Kmart workers overwhelmingly vote ‘yes’ to new agreement Member News December 5, 2018 A new enterprise bargaining agreement that protects take home…
Kmart workers to vote on new agreement: Media Release | 8 November 2018 Media Releases November 8, 2018 Around 28,000 Kmart workers across Australia have commenced reviewing…
Woolworths agreement receives 93% yes vote Media Releases October 23, 2018 Woolworths workers vote yes – an overwhelmingly 93% ‘yes’…
The Value of Training for Shop Stewards and Delegates October 12, 2018 In a recent chat with an Organiser, she told…
New Freezer Jackets at Woolworths October 12, 2018 Fresh new freezer jackets to hit Woolworths Supermarkets…
Union win: New casual conversion clause, stronger rights for casuals Media Releases October 4, 2018 From 1 October 2018 thousands of casual workers working…
Media Release: Casual workers finally win right to apply to go permanent Media Releases October 4, 2018 Casual workers will tomorrow win the right to request…
Media Release: SDA wins major penalty rate increase for casual workers Media Releases October 4, 2018 The SDA has today won a major case in…
Two case studies we can all learn from July 27, 2018 CASE STUDY 1: HOME ALONE Who’s looking after the…
The customer is not always right – No one deserves a serve July 27, 2018 The SDA does NOT accept the notion that ‘the…
24/7 Trading was a total flop during the Commonwealth Games Newsletters July 27, 2018 24/7 Retail Trading is not supported by Queenslanders, is…
From the desk of the secretary Newsletters July 27, 2018 SDA WELCOMES APPROVAL OF COLES AGREEMENT Since the last…
Unfair penalty rate cuts hit retail and fast food workers hard Protect Penalty Rates June 29, 2018 The next round of penalty rates cuts, set to…
Don’t bag retail staff, as Woolworths plastic bags go Media Releases June 26, 2018 The union representing retail workers welcomes Woolworths’ decision to…
Don’t Bag Retail Staff – No One Deserves a Serve Media Releases June 11, 2018 With the banning of single use plastic bags across…
SDA slams ‘deficient’ franchising code before Senate Inquiry Media Releases Member News June 8, 2018 The SDA, the Union for workers in retail and…
Minimum wage increase step in the right direction for low paid workers Media Releases June 1, 2018 The SDA, the union for workers in retail and…
24/7 Trading was a total flop during the Commonwealth Games Media Releases May 16, 2018 SDA Branch Secretary, Chris Gazenbeek, said today that “24/7…
10 GOOD REASONS TO BE AN SDA MEMBER Member News Newsletters April 30, 2018 Australian retail and fast food workers are some of…
Change the Rules: The System is Broken Member News Newsletters April 30, 2018 The ACTU has mounted a national campaign titled ‘Change…
Your money checklist to get back on track Member News April 30, 2018 Be a boss of money matters this year by…
SDA SUBMISSION ON WORKERS COMPENSATION REVIEW Member News Newsletters April 30, 2018 Every five years, the State Workplace Relations Minister conducts…
SDA Protects Casual Jobs Member News Newsletters April 30, 2018 Every week we hear, “Yeah, but I’m only a…
Is a happy worker a healthy and productive worker? Member News Newsletters Notice April 30, 2018 In my 20+ years with the union working around…
223,268 further reasons to join the union Member News Newsletters April 30, 2018 Most members I speak to tell me that they…
Collective Bargaining Under Pressure Member News Newsletters April 30, 2018 On January 10 the Commonwealth Department of Employment released…
THE SDA: A FLURRY OF POSITIVE ACTIVITY Member News April 30, 2018 Coles After 15 months of hard work by SDA…
Media statement | 23 April 2018 | SDA welcomes approval of Coles Agreement Member News April 24, 2018 The SDA has today welcomed the approval of the…
UNION FOR RETAIL AND FAST FOOD WORKERS HOSTS ROUNDTABLE TO TACKLE CUSTOMER ABUSE EPIDEMIC Member News March 16, 2018 The SDA is bringing together major employers, industry peak…
Media statement | 14 March 2018 SDA seeks improvements for part time workers in Fast Food Industry Award Media Releases March 14, 2018 The SDA is currently seeking to secure significant improvements…
Media statement | 14 March 2018 Retailers 0% pay increase completely out of touch Media Releases Member News Protect Penalty Rates March 14, 2018 The SDA has condemned a submission by the National…
Media statement | 26 February 2018 Coles workers vote yes on new agreement Member News February 26, 2018 Coles workers have overwhelmingly voted to accept a new…
Q&A with Diane Kirk and Veronica Buckley SDA Information Officers Member News February 19, 2018 Each week we receive hundreds of phone calls from…
ROSTER CHANGES: SIMILAR PROBLEMS DIFFERENT OUTCOMES Member News February 19, 2018 Recently there have been a number of issues with…
Don’t Blame the Union Member News February 19, 2018 During my latest visits to workplaces, I have recently…
WORKERS COMPENSATION: WHO IS COVERED? Member News February 16, 2018 All workers are covered by workers’ compensation including casuals.…
Casual Members: You do have rights Member News February 16, 2018 When a new employee entered the retail industry forty…
No One Deserves a Serve Member News February 16, 2018 Leading up to Christmas last year, the SDA launched…
2018: Year of the EBA Member News February 16, 2018 Background Enterprise bargaining has been extremely important for SDA…
SDA QUEENSLAND COLES SHOP STEWARDS OVERWHELMINGLY RECOMMEND A “YES” VOTE FOR NEW COLES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Coles Update February 15, 2018 Over the three months from July to September 2017…
Dominos workers to vote on improved enterprise agreement Media Releases January 12, 2018 Workers are set to vote on an improved Dominos-SDA…
SDA secures overtime rates for casual workers in fast food, retail pharmacy and hair and beauty Media Releases January 10, 2018 The SDA has been successful in its bid to…
Ballot on new Domino’s enterprise agreement rescheduled Media Releases January 8, 2018 The ballot on the new Domino’s enterprise agreement will…
Dominos workers to vote on new enterprise agreement Media Releases January 2, 2018 The SDA has offered broad support to a new…
SDA SECURES FAIR WAGES & CONDITIONS IN NEW WOOLWORTHS ONLINE STORES AGREEMENT December 18, 2017 The SDA has secured fair wages and conditions for…
No One Deserves A Serve: SDA Survey Results December 14, 2017 From December 2016 to February 2017 the SDA conducted…
No One Deserves A Serve: Real stories from retail and fast food workers. December 14, 2017 “Other workers have been slapped in the face, one…
‘No One Deserves a Serve’ – SDA launches major national campaign to stop abuse of retail and fast food workers this Christmas December 14, 2017 The SDA, the union for workers in retail, fast…
NO ONE DESERVES A SERVE December 14, 2017 Survey results highlight abuse towards retail and fast food…
SDA praises Senate action to protect penalty rates for 700,000 workers Media Releases Protect Penalty Rates December 1, 2017 The SDA, the union for workers in retail, fast…
ROSTERING ENTITLEMENTS November 28, 2017 The rostering provisions in SDA Enterprise Agreements and Awards…
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE NOT CASUAL EMPLOYEES Member News November 28, 2017 “Congratulations, you have become a part-time employee. You start…
AIR CONDITIONING AND EXCESSIVE HEAT Member News November 27, 2017 Over the summer period, the union receives many calls…
INSPIRATIONAL MARGARET MCKEAND CANCER SURVIVOR Member News November 27, 2017 I first met Margaret when she attended her first…
BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE Member News Newsletters November 27, 2017 The union has faced significant challenges throughout 2017 but…
Media Statement – Specialty Fashion Group Media Releases November 22, 2017 SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer expressed deep disappointment at…
National disgrace: Federal Govt must act on wage theft epidemic Media Releases November 21, 2017 The Federal Government must act swiftly to address the…
Why the SDA supports paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave November 17, 2017 This year, unions, including the SDA, called for paid…
SDA successfully terminates Dominos Agreements November 1, 2017 Following applications by the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees…
Media Release: SDA vows to continue fight to protect penalty rates after Federal Court decision Media Releases October 11, 2017 The SDA has vowed to continue the fight to…
How can you help protect the take-home pay of retail, fast food & pharmacy workers? Protect Penalty Rates October 11, 2017 The SDA and United Voice appealed the Fair Work…
SDA welcomes Senate Inquiry call to restore penalty rates for 700,000 workers Media Releases October 9, 2017 The SDA has welcomed the Senate Committee Inquiry Report…
WE WON’T WAIT! END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE October 4, 2017 Family and Domestic Violence- the shameful statistics On average…
Federal Court review of penalty rate cuts for 700,000 workers starts today Protect Penalty Rates September 26, 2017 The Federal Court judicial review of the Fair Work…
SDA SUPPORTS NEW APP FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE September 26, 2017 The SDA recognises the devastating impact domestic and family…
REST delivers another strong financial year September 21, 2017 Most SDA members have their occupational superannuation payments paid…
Warehouse News: SDA Wins job back for Casual Member Member News September 21, 2017 The SDA has had a long tradition of looking…
SDA wins important step for casual workers’ rights September 21, 2017 In good news for casual workers, unions have won…
Senate inquiry: Penalty Rates in the Retail, Hospitality & Fast Food sectors September 21, 2017 The Australian Senate has decided to have an inquiry…
Shop Trading hours: what you need to know September 21, 2017 Most members are well aware that the Queensland parliament…
SDA secures draft new Agreement for Coles employees Coles Update September 15, 2017 Coles and the SDA have agreed on a draft…
Media statement | 13 September 2017 Media Releases September 13, 2017 The article in today’s Daily Telegraph ‘Unhappy deals’ misleads…
SDA continues push for better wages and conditions for Domino’s workers Media Releases Member News September 11, 2017 Media release | 11 September 2017 The Fair Work…
Media Release: Cash deliberately misleading on penalty rates Media Releases September 4, 2017 An analysis by the Industrial Relations Minister, Michaelia Cash,…
MAKE IT FAIR: FAMILY FRIENDLY TEST CASE IN THE FAIR WORK COMMISSION Member News August 30, 2017 The SDA supports the ACTU’s push for the right…
Abuse & violence: shocking stories from retail & fast food workers August 11, 2017 Sadly, dealing with abusive and violent customers is increasingly…
SDA Submission to Senate Inquiry into Penalty Rates Protect Penalty Rates August 11, 2017 The Australian Senate is having an Inquiry into Penalty…
What you need to do when an abusive or violent customer comes into your store August 10, 2017 This week, during Safety Demands Action Week, SDA Union…
Wages Up for Myer Employees! Member News July 21, 2017 An update on your wages and working conditions ……
WAGES UP FOR COLES EXPRESS EMPLOYEES! Member News July 21, 2017 An update on your wages and working conditions ……
Don’t know where your pay slips are? Here’s why you should. July 14, 2017 Retail, fast food & warehouse workers should always receive…
Unions win important step for casual worker rights July 6, 2017 In good news for casual workers, unions have won…
SDA and Coles begin negotiations Coles Update July 4, 2017 Today the SDA met with Coles to begin negotiations…
Turnbull’s ‘deal’ with retailers rips off youth workers and job seekers Media Releases July 4, 2017 The Turnbull Government’s announcement that it has struck a…
SDA appeals penalty rate decision July 3, 2017 Most members have an understanding that on 23 February…
Queensland Labour Hire Liscensing Legislation July 3, 2017 The SDA applauds the Queensland’s Labor Government for its…
Tracking your spending can change your life July 3, 2017 Overall, all participants agreed the exercise empowered their money…
Today politicians get a pay rise, while workers get a pay cut! Protect Penalty Rates July 3, 2017 Today, on the same day that the Turnbull Government…
SDA Shop Stewards Meet – Coles Agree To Bargain For A New Agreement June 30, 2017 The SDA has been calling on Coles to bargain…
SDA appeals Fair Work decision on cutting penalty rates Protect Penalty Rates June 24, 2017 The SDA has today made application to the Federal…
UPDATE ON MINIMUM WAGE / AWARD RATES OF PAY Member News June 7, 2017 The Fair Work Commission has handed down the Annual…
Media release: Retail and fast food workers take another blow after modern award wage increase falls short Media Releases June 6, 2017 Just one day after a timetable was set to…
Penalty Rates Update: Commission announces dates of penalty rate cuts, SDA to file immediate appeal Protect Penalty Rates June 5, 2017 Today the Fair Work Commission announced the dates for…
Media Release: Christensen’s ‘defence’ of penalty rates farcical Media Releases May 30, 2017 George Christensen MP’s recent announcement that he would be…
Labour hire licensing bill introduced in Queensland May 26, 2017 The SDA applauds Minister Graces’ committment yesterday to “drive…
SDA NEWS – THE SDA FIGHTS BACK! Newsletters May 7, 2017 Can’t view the newsletter? Download a printable version…
The SDA fights back! Newsletters May 7, 2017 Wherever you look, retail workers, hospitality workers and fast…
SDA launches advertising blitz to protect penalty rates Newsletters May 7, 2017 The SDA has stepped up the campaign to protect…
Pat, Kathleen and Dot: Loyal SDA members Newsletters May 7, 2017 Over the last 30 years, I have had the…
HELP! I’ve been injured at work, what should I do? Newsletters May 7, 2017 It is a fact that very few SDA members…
Keeping you safe from customer violence and abuse Newsletters May 7, 2017 There was an overwhelming response to our campaign on…
ACTU media release: Media Releases April 13, 2017 If the Turnbull Government’s cuts to public holiday pay…
Protecting public holidays for retail and fast food workers April 13, 2017 The SDA has a long history of protecting public…
Enjoy Easter Sunday, thanks to the SDA! April 11, 2017 Today is the first year that Easter Sunday has…
SDA calls for wage increases to offset penalty rate cuts – Media release | 29 March 2017 Media Releases March 31, 2017 The SDA has called for a 10% increase to…
Liberals fight against wage increase for Australia’s low-paid workers Media Releases March 31, 2017 Yesterday, the SDA applied to raise the base rate…
SDA calls for halt on penalty rate cut to ease hardship of workers Media Releases Protect Penalty Rates March 24, 2017 The SDA has today called for the Fair Work…
Media Statement | 20 March 2017 Media Releases March 24, 2017 Today’s report in The Daily Telegraph ’Dodgy’ union wage…
Fair Work Commission cuts penalty rates in Retail & Fast Food Awards | SDA to fight to protect your take-home pay Protect Penalty Rates March 21, 2017 What happened in the Fair Work Commission? The Fair Work…
Opinion Piece: Don’t dress up cutting wages as economic reform, it is anything but | March 2017 Protect Penalty Rates March 17, 2017 As she waves through cuts to penalty rates Workplace…
Media release – Tuesday 14th March 2017 Media Releases March 14, 2017 Today’s report in The Age ‘Bill Shorten’s penalty rates…
MEDIA RELEASE: Cuts to penalty rates will cost retail and fast food workers more than $1 billion each year Media Releases February 23, 2017 SDA Branch Secretary Chris Gazenbeek said that it was…
SDA defeats total deregulation of shop trading hours. February 15, 2017 The state government set up an enquiry into trading…
MEDIA RELEASE: SDA defeats total deregulation of shop trading hours. Media Releases February 15, 2017 The SDA notes that the current trading hours’ regime…
MEDIA RELEASE: SDA successfully opposes unfair H&M agreement Media Releases January 16, 2017 The SDA, the union representing retail, fast food and…
Woolworths Petrol Announcement Member News December 29, 2016 Yesterday Woolworths advised the SDA that on 24 December…
The SDA Continues to Argue for the Protection of Its Members December 3, 2016 Members deserve the right to rest and spend time…
Easter Sunday – Now a Public Holiday! December 1, 2016 The SDA surveyed our members and they told us…
Media release – Thursday 1 December 2016 Media Releases December 1, 2016 The SDA, the union for workers in retail, fast…
National Breast Cancer Foundation October 25, 2016 This year, SDA Queensland will again be purchasing ribbons…
Queensland Government Retail Trading Hours Review Member News Notice October 20, 2016 The SDA surveyed our members extensively on this matter…
SDA News – Easter Sunday Success! Newsletters September 28, 2016 Please find below the latest issue of the SDA…
Members Accident Insurance: Claim Story September 20, 2016 This year, we hit $1million worth of payments since…
MEDIA RELEASE: Easter Sunday Public Holiday Announcement Media Releases August 31, 2016 The Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has announced that her government…
MEDIA RELEASE: Devastating announcement for Masters staff Media Releases August 25, 2016 The SDA is deeply disappointed with the announcement this…
Woolworths LIMITED update Member News July 27, 2016 What changes are happening at Woolworths Limited? Woolworths Limited recently…
MEDIA RELEASE: Woolworths job loss announcement a difficult day for workers Media Releases July 25, 2016 Today’s announcement that Woolworths is removing 500 head office…
SDA Commissioned Research: Penalty Rates Protect Penalty Rates July 18, 2016 The SDA along with United Voice commissioned the McKell…
New Website Fitbit competition winners announced! Competitions July 14, 2016 We are excited to announce the 5 winners: M.…
Make your vote count! Protect Penalty Rates June 30, 2016 Every election is important and this one is no…
Families Wanted – Are you able to to help? Member News June 22, 2016 Do you have children aged 4-15 years old? UQ…
Trading Hours Application – Comment on Channel 7 Member News June 14, 2016 On Sunday 12th June, Chris Gazenbeek was approached by…
Important Coles Update Coles Update June 10, 2016 As you are aware, the Fair Work Commission recently…
Thank You – SDA Insurance Claim THANK YOUs June 2, 2016 Dear Chris, I have just received a cheque from…
The SDA Continues the Fight for Members Newsletters May 31, 2016 The May/June SDA Newsletter has hit the mail boxes and…
MEDIA RELEASE: Fair Work finds majority of Coles workers better off Coles Update Media Releases May 31, 2016 The Fair Work Commission has today determined that the…
‘2016 – A challenging year Newsletters April 1, 2016 The March/April SDA Newsletter has hit the mail boxes of…
Have your say competition – winners announced! Competitions January 5, 2016 The SDA had some great responses to our “Have…
Union Shopper – A Great Deal for Members! Member News December 21, 2015 Union Shopper has managed to secure two great voucher…
Protect Penalty Rates – A Special Edition! Newsletters Protect Penalty Rates December 1, 2015 The November SDA Newsletter has hit the mail boxes…
‘Leave Our Penalty Rates Alone!” – The SDA September Newsletter Member News Newsletters September 30, 2015 The September/October SDA Newsletter has hit the mail boxes…
MEDIA RELEASE: 7-Eleven Helpline & Website Media Releases Member News September 11, 2015 No matter what your circumstances, you have the right…
MEDIA RELEASE: Workers doorknock Brisbane Media Releases September 11, 2015 Workers doorknock Brisbane; skies fill with penalty rates message…
MEDIA RELEASE: Productivity Commission recommends creating second-class workforce Media Releases Member News August 5, 2015 A second-class workforce would be created if the Productivity…
Notice: Changes to Queensland Workers Compensation Legislation Member News Notice July 17, 2015 The new Queensland State Government have remained true to…
Got a problem at work? The SDA can help Member News October 21, 2012 Are you having problems at work but you’re not…
Ombudsman says employers have no right to attend employee medical visits Member News October 4, 2012 The following article was quoted in the industrial relations…
