Tony Stapleton
Tony started work at Bi-Lo at Stafford while he was at high school and university, and when given the opportunity to become an SDA Shop Steward by his Area Organiser, he accepted.
Tony commenced work with the SDA in 1999 as a Recruitment Organiser in the Brisbane Area. He then went on to become the Area Organiser for Central Queensland, Toowoomba, Brisbane Bayside and Brisbane Northern Surburbs before accepting the role of the Branch’s trainer and has closely worked with hundreds of our Shop Stewards and Delegates.
In 2023, he became the SDA’s Assistant to the Secretary.
Tony’s negotiates Enterprise Bargaining Agreements, works with SDA Organisers and takes a ‘hands-on’ approach to the No One Deserves a Serve campaign, and other important SDA Campaigns.
Tony, drawing on his personal experience, is dedicated to ensuring that SDA members have a meaningful voice in their workplace, recognising the positive impact of the SDA.