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22/06/23
Customer Abuse and Violence Must Stop
Toowoomba has been in the media recently due to a spike in youth crime in the area, which has led to a corresponding spike in customer violence and abuse in local retailers. A glaring example of this, which was reported on national news, is the case of a 19-year-old Woolworths worker in Toowoomba who was viciously attacked by a customer on February 17, 2023, without warning.
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Queensland
22/06/23
SDA Fee Adjustment
Like any other organisation, our operational costs have risen over recent years as we strive to continue providing professional union representation and achieving excellent results for our members.
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Queensland
22/06/23
ALDI MUST PAY FOR ALL TIME WORKED
The SDA is launching a nationwide investigation into unpaid work before and after shifts at ALDI retailers. We’re seeking to take legal action against ALDI to secure backpay for any workers who have been told to do unpaid work before or after their shift.
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Queensland
22/06/23
Secure Jobs, Better Pay
In late 2022, the Federal Albanese government made good on their promise to support working people, with the introduction of its Secure Jobs, Better Pay legislation. The Fair Work Legislation Amendment has now received Royal Assent and some changes started to take effect on 7 December 2022 and will continue throughout the year.
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Queensland
22/06/23
SDA Fee Adjustment
Like any other organisation, our operational costs have risen over recent years as we strive to continue providing professional union representation and achieving excellent results for our members.
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Queensland
21/06/23
NEW REFORMS – Customer Abuse & Violence
NEW REFORMS - Customer Abuse & Violence laws introduced to protect retail workers.
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Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley
05/05/23
Maccas Franchise to pay $275,000 over adverse action
After two years of court action, the SDA has secured a settlement in our case at the Federal Court, winning thousands for workers at McDonald’s Murray Bridge.
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Queensland
04/05/23
MEDIA RELEASE | McDonald’s franchisee pays $275,000 for fines and costs for unlawful union busting
The McDonald’s franchisee who ran McDonald’s Murray Bridge has paid $275,000 for fines and legal costs, and admitted appalling breaches of workers’ rights, to settle a Federal Court case brought by the SDA.
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National
23/04/23
Working Before or After your shift
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Queensland
23/03/23
Warehouse Win: Up to $10 million in backpay for ALDI DC workers
The SDA has won a Federal Court case against ALDI for underpayments of members working in ALDI Distribution Centres across Australia. ALDI DC workers stand to share in around $10 million in underpayments being returned to them.
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National