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The past four years have been a demonstration of what we can achieve when we have a government that stands for your interests at work.

The SDA has reached a binding agreement to settle the case for up to $28.8 million

If re-elected, the Malinauskas Labor Government has committed to stronger safety and security protections to keep retail and fast food workers safe at work.

We’ve made it easier for SDA Queensland members to access the savings and benefits available through Union Shopper. Whether you’ve used Union Shopper before or this is your first time, we’ve introduced a new solution to streamline how you log in.

As 2026 begins, the SDA is moving forward with a strong commitment to keep working towards better pay and safer conditions for retail, fast food, and warehouse workers.

Retail work is getting harder, and it's taking a real toll. Across Australia, our members in retail are facing increasing stress from understaffing, excessive workloads, and customer abuse. These conditions are creating serious risks to work as mental health and wellbeing.

As temperatures rise during Queensland’s hot summer months, staying safe and healthy at work becomes an important occupational health priority. Wherever you work, understanding your rights, your employer’s responsibilities, and how to recognise heat related illnesses can make major differences to your wellbeing.

Paid Parental Leave is one of the most important workplace rights available to new parents. It allows families to take time away from work to care for a newborn or newly adopted child without losing their financial stability or job security. These rights exist because working people and the union movement pushed hard to win them, and the SDA continues to protect and improve them.

Are you tired of being a casual employee? Sick of wondering if you’ll have any hours next week, not making plans ‘incase’ you get offered a shift - or not having enough job security to get a loan? Well, if you’ve been at your current workplace for more than six months, you may be eligible to convert to permanent employment. This process is called the ‘Employee Choice Pathway”, and it gives you the opportunity to approach your employer about becoming a permanent employee with a defined process they need to follow to approve or deny your request.