Skip to content

The SDA stands up for over 200,000

Retail, Warehousing & Fast Food Workers

Who is the SDA for?

If you work in retail, the SDA is the union for you.

SDA members work in:

  • Supermarkets
  • Department stores
  • Discount stores
  • Hardware stores
  • Liquor
  • Op shops
  • Pharmacies

Retail worker sorts out clothes on the shelves at Kmart.

If you work in warehousing or distribution centres, the SDA is the union for you.

Our warehouse members work to supply:

  • Supermarkets
  • Department stores
  • Discount stores
  • Hardware stores

If you work in fast food, the SDA is the union for you.

SDA members working in fast food can include:

  • Fast food chains
  • Takeaway food shops
  • Bakeries

Not an SDA member? Join today

Why join the SDA?

  • Advice & support
    Need help at work? Our experts are here if you need help at work or answers to your workplace questions.
    Read more
  • A safer workplace
    It's our priority to ensure your workplace is safe and free from hazards, harassment and bullying.
    Read more
  • Legal protection & security
    We can represent you if you need help with a workplace problem including workers compensation, unfair dismissal or dispute resolution.
    Read more
  • Events & competitions
    The SDA holds regular members-only events and competitions.
    Read more
  • Industry negotiations
    The SDA represents you in negotiations with your employer for improved pay and conditions including pay rises.
    Read more
  • Discounts & offers
    We have a great discount program and a range of offers such as cheap movie tickets just for SDA members.
    Read more
Across Australia

SDA Members make your workplace better, fairer and safer.

See membership benefits

If you're an SDA member
We're at work with you.

Achieved in 2024 so far:
  • Secured a pay rise for thousands of SDA members.

  • Negotiated new Enterprise Agreements delivering improved pay and conditions to SDA members.

  • Recovered over $7 million in claims and compensation for SDA members.

About the SDA
Gerard Dwyer
Gerard Dwyer
Gerard Dwyer

SDA Secretary
National

Gerard Dwyer Signature