Join over 200,000 SDA union members

We fight to promote, protect and advance the workplace rights and wellbeing of Australia’s retail, fast food and warehousing workers.

We work hard to campaign for better conditions, higher wages and fairer treatment for our members, providing strong representation and effective advocacy when times are tough.

Join over 200,000 SDA members across Australia

Your SDA membership includes:

Negotiation of your wages and conditions: We negotiate with employers to secure improved entitlements on your behalf
Legal representation
Free confidential advice
Face to face support in the workplace
Representation in meetings and disputes
Exclusive updates on your rights at work
Advice on visas and immigration
Workplace health and safety services
Workers’ compensation representation
Exclusive discount program
Free events
Strength in numbers

From pay negotiation to legal advice and representation, the benefits of being a member of the SDA are huge. We make sure you know your rights at work and are on hand to help if something goes wrong. We are your voice at work. And the more members we have, the more we can achieve.

Our commitment

The SDA has local teams in South Australia, Northern Territory and Broken Hill.

Our network of SDA Lawyers and Industrial Officers, Case Managers, Organisers and Delegates have extensive experience resolving issues and fighting for the best outcomes.

Our teams are dedicated to standing up for your rights, pushing for better wages and conditions and representing you.

See our team

SDA Union South Australia Organiser Jamie with SDA Member in Coles Supermarkets

What are the next steps?

Fill out your details online.

Join the SDA now

Choose how you want to pay.

Pay fortnightly via direct debit from your bank account or your credit card.

Receive your welcome pack and membership card.

1. Register your details online.

Fill out our online registration form with your contact details and basic information about your current employment.

2. Choose how you want to pay.

You can choose to pay via direct debit from your bank account or your credit card.

Member fees are calculated according to the amount of hours you expect to work (inclusive of GST):
0-9 hours per week: $9.00 per fortnight
10-19 hours per week: $16.10 per fortnight
20+ hours per week: $22.60 per fortnight

3. Receive your membership information.

We’ll send you a member pack in the post with your membership card and some more information about union membership.

You’ll also receive some more information from us over email.

Your member fees are 100% tax deductible. At the end of the financial year when you file your tax return, you can claim your membership fees as a deduction.