Woolworths BLDC Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 25, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Coles DC Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 25, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Woolworths BRDC Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 24, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Target Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 24, 2021 AFTER STRONG LOBBYING FROM THE SDA, MEMBERS WILL ENJOY…
EG Australia Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 23, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
David Jones Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 23, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Kmart Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 23, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Myer Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 23, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Woolworths Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 22, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Coles Public Holidays Christmas 2021 Know Your Rights November 22, 2021 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR FULL-TIMERS AND PART-TIMERS AFTER STRONG LOBBYING…
Q&A with Diane and Veronica Know Your Rights September 22, 2021 Each week, we respond to hundreds of phone calls…
Know your rights: Counselling Know Your Rights September 22, 2021 Whilst an employer may legitimately interview or counsel a…
Compassionate leave & you Know Your Rights June 15, 2021 None of us are immune from sickness, ill-health or…
Casual Employment Q&A Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 Some recent questions concerning casual employment which our Information…
Disturbing phone calls concerning Workers’ Compensation December 14, 2020 During the last two months, I have received a…
You can’t get blood out of a stone! Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 Pressure in the retail industry is no different to…
Protecting your pride Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 The following article is based on a sexual harassment…
SCAN RATES: ARE THEY ENFORCEABLE? Know Your Rights December 14, 2020 A Scan Rate true story Three years ago, a…
PROPOSED DRAKES SUPERMARKETS RETAIL AGREEMENT 2020 November 9, 2020 Following extensive negotiations between Drakes and the SDA Union, …
Balancing Work & Study Know Your Rights October 22, 2020 The retail and fast food industries would not survive…
INJURED AT WORK? REPORT IT. Know Your Rights October 22, 2020 As a result of the Queensland Government’s five year…
New Job in Retail, Fast food or Warehousing Checklist Know Your Rights April 30, 2020 It’s exciting (and a little bit nerve-racking) to start…
Workers’ Compensation – The Claim Decision FAQs Know Your Rights January 28, 2020 Each year, the union office receives thousands of questions…
The right to union representation at Counsellings Know Your Rights 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 Know Your Rights December 17, 2019 The SDA has always believed in the trade union…
Take the time Know Your Rights December 17, 2019 SDA members frequently contact the Union Office because their…
Workers’ Compensation Checklist Know Your Rights December 17, 2019 If you suffer an injury or illness at work…
Emergency Services and Natural Disaster Leave FAQs Know Your Rights Tips November 13, 2019 A State of Fire Emergency has been declared across…
Customers Behaving Badly Know Your Rights November 13, 2019 In recent times, both Woolworths and Coles have offered…
Work related training – are you being ripped off? Know Your Rights November 13, 2019 Are you being paid for work-related training? The union…
The Rights of Casual Members Q&A Know Your Rights September 13, 2019 Q. Currently I am working on a casual basis…
The Grievance Procedure – explained in plain English. Know Your Rights July 9, 2019 The grievance (or dispute) procedure is a process agreed…
Instore representation Know Your Rights January 22, 2019 The SDA has about 850 Shop Stewards, Delegates and…
Self-insurers & workers compensation FAQs Know Your Rights December 12, 2018 Some years ago, the Queensland Government allowed large employers…
Sexual Harassment in the workplace FAQs Know Your Rights December 12, 2018 Unfortunately, Sex Discrimination laws in Australia have not protected…
PREGNANCY AT WORK & PARENTAL LEAVE FAQs Know Your Rights December 12, 2018 The SDA represents more than 210,000 members throughout Australia.…
Your Rights, Your Breaks FAQs Know Your Rights Tips October 12, 2018 We all need breaks while we’re at work. Our…
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: FINANCIAL SURVIVAL FAQs Know Your Rights Tips October 12, 2018 What financial dramas could I face under a workers’…
Coles Transition Payment FAQs Know Your Rights Tips October 4, 2018 The new Coles Supermarkets Agreement was introduced on 30…
SICK LEAVE: ARE YOU CONFUSED? FAQs Know Your Rights April 30, 2018 History of Sick Leave The early pioneers of the…
Are you a nightfiller? FAQs Know Your Rights April 30, 2018 For 50 years, nightfill has been an integral part…
SDA Queensland Enterprise Agreements March 19, 2018 Enterprise Agreements Many workers in the retail, fast food…
Coles Supermarkets 2017 Agreement – Your Roster FAQs Know Your Rights March 6, 2018 The 2017 Coles Agreement have some different rostering provisions…
BIG W DC PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
WOOLWORTHS BLDC PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
COLES DC PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
WOOLWORTHS BRDC PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
WOOLWORTHS PETROL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
DRAKES PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
MCDONALDS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
DAVID JONES PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
TARGET PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
KMART PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
MYER PART 1 & 2 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
WOOLWORTHS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
BIG W PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
COLES SUPERMARKETS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
OFFICEWORKS PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2017-2018 Know Your Rights December 6, 2017 UPCOMING PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR PERIOD ARE:…
ROSTERING ENTITLEMENTS Know Your Rights November 28, 2017 The rostering provisions in SDA Enterprise Agreements and Awards…
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE NOT CASUAL EMPLOYEES FAQs Know Your Rights November 28, 2017 “Congratulations, you have become a part-time employee. You start…
What you need to do when an abusive or violent customer comes into your store Know Your Rights Tips August 10, 2017 This week, during Safety Demands Action Week, SDA Union…
WAGES UP FOR MCDONALDS TEAM MEMBERS! FAQs July 21, 2017 The SDA has always worked hard to ensure you…
Don’t know where your pay slips are? Here’s why you should. Tips July 14, 2017 Retail, fast food & warehouse workers should always receive…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Injury Rehabilitation Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 What is Rehabilitation? Rehabilitation is the process of returning…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WorkCover Entitlements Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 Claims should be lodged within 20 business days of…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Rostering Entitlements Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 One of the most important issues at work impacting…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Superannuation Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 Occupational Superannuation: “One of the greatest achievements of the SDA”.…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Your Breaks Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 We all need breaks while we’re at work. Our…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Counselling & Warnings Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 The SDA accepts that an employer may legitimately interview…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Your Grievance Procedure Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 Every Agreement or Award negotiated by the SDA contains…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Your Work, Your Pay Know Your Rights May 30, 2017 Being paid for work done is not optional –…
Public Holiday Flyers April 2017 March 27, 2017 During April and May 2017, six Public Holidays occur.…
What to do if you’re being exploited Tips February 16, 2016 While the word ‘exploitation’ may sound severe, it simply…
What to do if you’re sick Tips February 16, 2016 Whether you are a full-time, part-time or casual employee…
Payment of Wages / Overtime Allowances Tips February 15, 2016 Being paid for work done is not optional –…
