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When Safety Concerns go Unresolved: SDA Members Take Action!

“Recently, SDA members from a large hardware retailer raised concerns about tasks they were being directed to carry out. These workers believed the processes posed a genuine risk to their health and safety and that there were no adequate controls in place to manage those risks.

Seek assistance if you have suffered an injury or illness

“If you suffer an injury or illness whether work or non-work related it is in your best interest to get in contact with the SDA to get private and confidential free advice from not only the SDA but also Optimum Legal.

MEMBER WINS: YOUR UNION AT WORK

“The SDA is here to support you when you need it most. Here are some recent wins where the SDA stepped in to protect members’ pay, and conditions.

WHY BEING UNION MATTERS: Lessons from Retiring Shop Steward Ian

“I had the opportunity to have a coffee with Ian, an SDA Shop Steward who has recently retired from the workforce after eight years working at a hardware store and 5 years as a Shop Steward.

Sixty Years of Solidarity

“I was privileged to meet with SDA member Carol, who has been a union member for over 60 years and has now retired from the workplace.

STANDING STRONG WITH THE SDA

“I recently had an opportunity to catch up with Debbie, a long time SDA member. Almost the first thing she said to me was “the SDA saved my life”, as she recalled a story from many years ago where she was traumatically attacked on her way to work.

Baylin speaks out about junior rates

“Baylin is a proud SDA member who understands what it means to work hard. At just 18, he was juggling two supermarket jobs simultaneously to make ends meet, working at both Coles and Woolworths while trying to cover basic costs like rent and transportation.

Celebrating Rodney: 32 years union strong!

“Rodney has been an SDA member since 1993 and a Woolworths team member for an incredible 38 years, all at the same Shepparton store. His loyalty extends not only to his job but also to his values.

JAYDEN RECEIVES PART-TIME CONTRACT

“Thanks for the assistance received from the union when I was 17 years old. I had an issue where I kept asking for an increase in my core hours and I kept getting told that “We don’t have enough hours to contract”.

State of origin ticket winner, Joanne

“Joanne was the lucky winner of our State of Origin ticket competition. She has been an SDA member for over 17 years, and entered the competition as her husband has always wanted to attend a game, but they’ve never been able to afford the tickets. We hope you both enjoy the game Joanne!

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