How does the SDA secure your pay rises?
Every year the SDA and Australian Unions argue for fair and decent pay rises in the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review.
The SDA runs strong campaigns to lift wages because SDA members are essential workers who deserve pay rises that keep up with the cost of living.
While unions push for your wages to go up, many employer groups argue to delay pay rises or only have minimal pay rises.
When it comes to the Annual Wage Review, these employer groups will push back against reasonable pay rises.
That’s why we run a strong campaign to secure pay rises for SDA members across the country. Retail, warehousing and fast food workers deserve to be recognised for their hard work and their wages shouldn’t fall behind.
Over the last few years, the SDA’s advocacy in the Fair Work Commission has delivered important pay rises:
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2024: 3.75%
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2023: 5.75%
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2022: 4.6%
These pay rises don’t fall from the sky – and they’re not automatically given by the government. They are won by union members who understand the importance of fair pay and regular pay rises to relieve the financial pressure of rising cost of living.
Without continued campaigning from the SDA and SDA members, employer lobby groups will continue to call for minimal or no increases at all. We need to make sure that does not happen.
