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The SDA is in your corner at work. We can help with a variety of workplace issues including:

  • UNDERPAYMENTS: If you’re being paid the wrong rate, missing pay for hours you’ve worked, or being asked to work through breaks or after you’ve clocked off, the SDA can help you understand your rights and recover any unpaid entitlements.
  • UNFAIR DISMISSALS: It can be incredibly stressful when your job or income is on the line. Whether you’re facing unfair dismissal or being called into a disciplinary meeting, the SDA will advocate for you and help you when you need it most.
  • BULLYING & HARASSMENT: Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected in their workplace. If you’re experiencing bullying or harassment, the SDA can support you, help you understand your rights, and work with you to address the issue and ensure you are treated fairly.
  • ROSTERING: The SDA can help you understand your rights around rostering and work with you to secure a fair roster that takes your personal circumstances into account, helping you achieve a better work-life balance.
  • WORKERS COMPENSATION: Workers compensation claims can be complex and stressful, especially when you’re recovering from an injury. The SDA can provide professional assistance throughout the claims process, and members can access free legal help to ensure their rights and entitlements are protected.
  • HEALTH & SAFETY: Everyone deserves a safe and healthy workplace. the SDA helpS workers raise health and safety concerns, push employers to fix unsafe conditions, and ensure workplace laws are being followed.
  • PARENTAL LEAVE: Parental leave can be confusing, with questions around entitlements, pay, and returning to work. The SDA can help members understand their rights, assist with workplace issues, and provide support if problems arise with their employer.
  • ANNUAL & SICK LEAVE: Understanding your annual leave and sick leave entitlements can sometimes be confusing. The SDA can help members make sure they are receiving the correct leave, assist with disputes or denied leave requests, and provide support if issues arise with an employer.

We negotiate your pay and conditions, give legal advice and representation, and can help resolve any problems you face at work.

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Members all over Australia join for better wages, fair working conditions and safer workplaces:

  • 200,000 Union Members
  • $6M+ recovered for members in the last year
  • SDA members recommend all retail, fast food and warehouse employees join the SDA
  • Workplace protection and representation

And the benefits don’t stop there…

  • Exclusive discount program
  • Free personal accident insurance policy
  • Free events throughout the year
  • Free Entry to SDA competitions

Current Campaigns:

  • No One Deserves a Serve, calling on employers to do everything they can to prevent abuse and violence from customers and ensure workers are protected.
  • Adult Age = Adult Wage, seeking adult wages for all retail and fast food workers aged 18+
  • Better Wages, You’re Worth it, seeking fair and decent pay rises in the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review.
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