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Rostering & Shifts

Know what your rights are

The SDA is the union for retail, fast food and warehousing workers.

Every day across Australia we’re helping our members to understand what their workplace rights are.

We know it can be confusing sometimes to know what to do when an issue comes up at work.

And if you’re just starting out in retail, it’s good to know what you should be paid and what to expect.

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Read more about your rights and entitlements

Breaks
Breaks are an important workplace right. The SDA helps members to understand what breaks their entitled to.
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Casual work
Casual workers can contact the SDA about their rights and entitlements.
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Nightfill
Nightfillers face unique workplace pressures at work - which is why we’ve built protections into SDA Agreements for nightfillers.
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Rosters
If you don’t agree with or are unhappy with a new roster, always call the SDA early to discuss the issue before you sign off on it.
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MEDIA RELEASE | Shoppers urged to keep their cool this Christmas
“The call from the SDA – the union for retail, fast food and warehouse workers – comes as recent research shows that one in three retail workers in Australia and New Zealand are considering leaving their job due to theft and violence.
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National
Delegate of the Month – November 2024
“Meet our SDA Newcastle & Northern Delegate of the Month November 2024.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley
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Have a problem at work and you are not sure what to do? If you are an SDA member you have access to confidential advice and assistance from SDA Information Officers and Advocates.

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Ask a question

Have a problem at work and you are not sure what to do? If you are an SDA member you have access to confidential advice and assistance from SDA Information Officers and Advocates.

Not a member?

Join the SDA now