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07/01/19
New Woolworths Agreement approved by Fair Work Commission
The new Woolworths Agreement has now been approved by the Fair Work Commission (FWC)
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National
10/12/18
MEDIA RELEASE | SDA launches new ad to stop abuse towards fast food workers
The SDA – the union for workers in retail and fast food is calling on the public to treat fast workers with respect during the busy Christmas period as part of its ongoing ‘No One Deserves A Serve’ campaign, which launches a new advertising blitz today.
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National
29/11/18
SDA & TWU Online Retail & Delivery Workers Alliance
The SDA & TWU will work together to organise online retail & delivery workers to secure collective bargaining, fair pay, secure work, workers compensation, leave entitlements and a safe working environment.
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National
29/11/18
MEDIA RELEASE | ‘No One Deserves a Serve’: union and government call on ACT shoppers to keep their cool this Christmas.
The union for retail and fast-food workers is joining forces with the ACT Government to remind shoppers to keep their cool at the check-out this festive season.
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National
28/09/18
Union win: new casual conversion clause
From 1 October 2018 thousands of casual workers working in retail, fast food, hair and beauty and pharmacy will have access to a new casual conversion clause.
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National
11/07/18
Union win: new family and domestic violence leave from 1 August
For many years, unions including the SDA have been campaigning for family and domestic violence leave to be included in Modern Awards. From 1 August 2018 new unpaid family and violence leave entitlements will be introduced to all Modern Awards.
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National
18/06/18
MEDIA RELEASE | Don’t Bag Retail Staff – Plastic Bag Bans
A ban on free single-use plastic bags will be introduced in some states and select stores across Australia starting from June 2018. Customers will be required to either bring their own bags or purchase a reusable bag.
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National
13/06/18
SDA wins overtime for casual workers
SDA members have been successful in securing overtime rates for casual workers. This improvement will apply to casual workers in the retail, fast food, pharmacy and hair and beauty industries covered by Modern Awards.
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National