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31/01/22
MEDIA RELEASE | Maccas Workers Lodge Supersized Legal Action Against Fast Food Giant
The SDA - one of Australia’s largest unions - has lodged a groundbreaking claim in the Federal Court against global fast food chain, McDonald’s Australia for deliberately denying workers paid rest breaks and misleading workers about their rights.
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National
12/01/22
Increases to Casual Weekend Penalty Rates Secured for Hair & Beauty
Great news! After a long campaign, the SDA has managed to secure a casual loading on weekends for hair and beauty workers.
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National
02/12/21
MEDIA RELEASE | Underpayments – Fair Work Ombudsman takes Coles to court for $115m
This is yet another reminder that underpayments remain rife in the retail and service sectors, denying thousands of workers their legal entitlements.
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National
12/11/21
House prices a nightmare – no longer the Australian dream for low paid workers
Low and middle-income earners risk permanent exclusion from the housing market as a result of the warp speed increases in home prices induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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National
13/09/21
Millions in wage theft alleged at regional SA supermarkets
The SDA is pursuing millions in backpay for impacted workers so far and is asking the Court to award penalties for these breaches.
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SA, NT & Broken Hill
29/07/21
MEDIA RELEASE | Retailers and Retail Workers call for JobKeeper 2.0 and Rent Relief
Retailers and retail workers have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, calling for a return to job subsidies and rent relief as the protracted lockdown in NSW threatens the sector nationwide.
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National
13/07/21
MEDIA RELEASE | JobKeeper 2.0 a must – priority vaccination for retail workers essential
As New South Wales faces the prospect of a protracted lockdown, the Morrison government must introduce JobKeeper 2.0 to enable workers to put food on the table and to protect them as well as the broader community from the enhanced dangers of contracting COVID-19.
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National
13/07/21
MEDIA RELEASE | Retail workers welcome wage support – calls for priority vaccination for retail workers
The SDA welcomes the decision of the Prime Minister and the NSW Premier to extend and enhance payments to workers who have had their hours reduced or lost jobs as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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National
17/06/21
MEDIA RELEASE | Minimum wage increase – a pay rise delayed is wage justice denied
The SDA welcomes the Fair Work Commission's decision to increase wages for Australia's lowest paid workers by 2.5 percent, a rise of $20.70 per week for retail employees.
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National
17/06/21
MEDIA RELEASE | Woolworths pays up – no excuse for other retailers to delay paying their workers
The SDA welcomes Woolworths' decision to increase their workers' pay by 2.5 percent without delay.
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National

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