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Why join

SDA members stand together for a fair deal for retail, warehousing and fast food workers

We work hard to campaign for better conditions, higher wages and fairer treatment for our members, providing strong representation and effective advocacy when times are tough.
Join over 200,000 SDA members across Australia

How the SDA helps you at work

  • Better wages & conditions: We will negotiate and fight for the best possible wages and employment conditions on your behalf.

  • Protection & security: Our legal team are experts at dealing with unfair dismissal, wage underpayments, bullying and harassment and worker’s compensation.

  • Workplace Health & Safety: We advocate for safe, healthy and productive workplaces for all our members. And if you’re injured at work, our legal team is there to help you.

  • Advice & support: If you have a question, whether it’s about your roster or your rate of pay, we can help provide you with the right advice and support.

  • Discounts & benefits: SDA members have access to exclusive discounts & benefits, to help you get the most out of your membership.

From pay negotiation to legal advice and representation, the benefits of being a member of the SDA are huge.

We make sure you know your rights at work and are on hand to help if something goes wrong. We are your voice at work. And the more members we have, the more we can achieve.

Join over 200,000 SDA union members

Join the SDA

Your SDA union membership includes:

  • Better pay and conditions: The SDA negotiates with employers to secure improved entitlements on your behalf
  • Legal representation
  • Free confidential advice
  • Unlimited support with our member helpline
  • Face to face support in the workplace
  • Representation in meetings and disputes
  • Exclusive updates on your rights at work
  • Advice on visas and immigration
  • Workplace health and safety services
  • Workers’ compensation representation
  • Access to your exclusive online members’ area: Check your Agreement, pay rates and entitlements at work.

SDA member discounts & benefits

  • Exclusive discount program for a huge range of retailers
  • Discounted health, travel, and pet insurance
  • Annual education scholarship giveaway prize valued at $100 each
  • Free Entry to SDA competitions
  • SDA member exclusive digital magazines
  • Access your benefits any time from any device via the SDA members area

What are the next steps?

Register your details online

Fill out our online registration form with your contact details and basic information about your current employment.

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Choose how you want to pay

You can choose to pay via direct debit or your credit card.

Member fees are calculated according to the amount of hours you expect to work (inclusive of GST).

Receive your membership information

You’ll receive an email once you have become a financial member with information about your membership and how to access union services and benefits.

Have more questions about SDA membership?

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Member Stories

How we can help SDA members

Breach of Rosters at Dan Murphy’s
“After a review by the SDA regarding potential breaches of rostered working hours, Dan Murphy’s members have collectively been back paid over $20,000!
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley
IGA workers stand up for their super
“Workers at Carlos Super IGA Quirindi stood together and, with the help of their Union, recently recovered an estimated $66,000 in unpaid superannuation.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley