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13/12/19
WIN for Woolworths members – SDA welcomes new signs calling for respect from customers
In a big win for Woolworths workers, new signs are rolling out nationally in Woolworths Supermarkets that remind customers to treat staff with respect.
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National
11/12/19
MEDIA RELEASE | No Happy Christmas for Harris Scarfe workers as the company goes into administration
SDA – the union representing workers at Harris Scarfe -- is deeply concerned at the news that the firm has been placed in voluntary administration.
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National
02/12/19
MEDIA RELEASE | WORKERS CALL ON POLITICIANS TO STAND-UP FOR SUPER & WOMEN
Members of Australia’s three largest trade unions, representing more than half a million workers, will converge on Parliament house in Canberra today to push for an acceleration of the planned increase in the superannuation guarantee
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National
27/11/19
It’s Official! A Christmas Eve Public Holiday for Queensland!
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Queensland
27/11/19
Media Release: Christmas Eve Legislated as a Public Holiday
The Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk and her government have officially legislated to make Christmas Eve a part day public holiday from 6pm to midnight throughout the state of Queensland. This is fantastic news for SDA members and all working families throughout the State.
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Queensland
22/11/19
MEDIA RELEASE | Win for Costco workers as new agreement approved
In a big win for the country’s over 3,150 Costco workers, a new agreement delivering wage increases and improved conditions has been approved by the Fair Work Commission.
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National
12/11/19
MEDIA RELEASE | Big win for Kmart workers as union appeal successful
More than 32,000 Kmart workers across the country are a big step closer to receiving the improved pay and conditions they deserve after the SDA’s appeal against the Fair Work Commission’s recent disappointing decision not to approve the Kmart Agreement was successful.
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National
14/10/19
MEDIA RELEASE | Industry first – major employers, shopping centres and unions pledge to eradicate customer abuse for good
In an industry first, retail and fast food employers, peak retailer groups, shopping centres, regulators, government and unions are joining forces to eradicate customer abuse in Australian shops.
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National
01/10/19
UNION WIN: Higher casual penalty rates for retail workers
Last year the SDA, the union for retail workers, WON higher penalty rates in the Retail Award for casuals working after 6pm weeknights and on Saturdays.
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National
30/09/19
MEDIA RELEASE | McDonald’s enterprise agreement withdrawal disappointing
The SDA is extremely disappointed that McDonald’s has today withdrawn the proposed enterprise agreement from the registration process before the Fair Work Commission.
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National