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Good News for Mylindah
“SDA Member, Mylindah needed to step down from a salary role to a team member - but still required full time hours. While initially the store was not willing to accomodate her request, SDA Organiser Liz was able to step in and assist Mylindah to negotiate a full-time contract that would allow her to make ends meet.
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Queensland
SDA Member Rhiannon receives backpay
“Thanks to the assistance of the SDA, Rhiannon received a sizeable backpay of her rightful entitlements.
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Queensland
Daniel secures full-time hours
“All SDA members have access to experts who can explain your employment rights and talk to your employer on your behalf.
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Tasmania
SDA members get a roof over their heads at Coles, Margaret River
“The loading dock was previously completely exposed to the rain and elements and posed a serious safety hazard.
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Western Australia
Irrinni’s story: “I feared for my safety every shift”
“While Irrinni had previously worked in retail and supermarkets, working in petrol was unlike other any other job she’d had before.
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
Employer pays $50,000 to settle underpayment claim
“Veg Out - a supermarket based in Victor Harbor- has paid $50,000 to settle an underpayment claim brought by the SDA union on behalf of their member Paul Baillie.
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
New Zombie Agreements could leave thousands of workers disadvantaged
“An SDA member at Surf Dive n Ski – with the support of the SDA - has terminated the outdated Billabong Enterprise Agreement 2012, which saw herself and other workers paid hundreds of dollars each below the minimum standards outlined in the Retail Award.
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
Car park safety win at Woolies
“After a spate of tyre slashing, members had voiced their concerns around not feeling safe when they entered and exited the store in the dark via the side door.
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