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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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31/08/16
MEDIA RELEASE: Easter Sunday Public Holiday Announcement
The SDA strongly supports the Palaszczuk government’s decision because Easter Sunday is no ordinary Sunday. Good Friday is a public holiday, Easter Saturday is a public holiday and Easter Monday is also a public holiday, but Easter Sunday has not been a public holiday. That is not fair to weekend workers and their families.
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