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Tony and Gerard

Heather has been an SDA member for more than 50 years and her story is a good reminder of just how much the retail industry has changed.

Heather started working at Blacktown in NSW in 1976 before moving to Queensland in 1978, where she worked at Cannon Hill, then Capalaba and later Woodridge in 1981.

During her time at Woodridge, Heather was also an SDA Shop Steward for a number of years, supporting and assisting her fellow SDA members.

Over the years, Heather has seen some huge changes to retail, including the introduction of Thursday night trading, Saturday afternoon trading and eventually shops opening every weeknight.

She even remembers her first full-time payslip – just $68!

It was amazing to hear Heather talk about her experiences and the many changes she has witnessed throughout her retail career.

After more than five decades as an SDA member, Heather’s story is a great example of the important role our members have played in shaping the retail industry and standing together at work.