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Become a workplace leader

SDA Shop Stewards, Delegates and Health and Safety Reps (HSRs) play a critical role in your workplaces.

With the support of the SDA, they stand up for their workmates and fight for fairer outcomes for all.

Shop Stewards, Delegates and HSRs work with the SDA to represent workers’ interests and stand up for your rights.

SDA Shop Stewards, Delegates and HSRs make your workplaces fairer, healthier and safer.

A picture of a group of SDA Shop Stewards promoting the Adult Age = Adult Wage campaign

SDA Shop Stewards at the ‘Day with the Organiser’ training in Toowoomba, QLD.

SDA Shop Stewards and Delegates work closely with the SDA to represent workers’ interest. They help resolve issues, ensure fairness and play a direct role in our campaigns for change.

By becoming a Shop Steward/Delegate, you can play a crucial role in shaping your workplace culture and ensuring that the rights of workers are always at the forefront.

Health and Safety Reps (HSRs) focus on the wellbeing of everyone in the workplace.

They are trained to identify hazards, address safety concerns and work with employers to implement effective health and safety measures. HSRs are vital in creating a work environment where everyone feels safe.

You can make a difference at work

Why become a Delegate or HSR?

  • Make a difference: By becoming a Shop Steward, Delegate or HSR, you have the power to influence positive change in your workplace. You help us push for fairer working conditions, better safety standards and a stronger sense of solidarity in your workplace.

  • Support & training: The SDA provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure you are confident and effective in your role and ready to empower others.

  • Empower your coworkers: As a Shop Steward, Delegate or HSR, you’ll play a key role in representing workers’ best interest in disputes and in negotiations.

Get in touch with the SDA Queensland Branch to find out more about becoming an SDA Shop Steward, Delegate or HSR.

Contact the SDA Queensland Branch