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The SDA stands up for over 200,000

Retail, Warehousing & Fast Food Workers

Who is the SDA for?

If you work in retail, the SDA is the union for you.

SDA members work in:

  • Supermarkets
  • Department stores
  • Discount stores
  • Hardware stores
  • Liquor
  • Op shops
  • Pharmacies

An SDA member working in retail at Myer stands in the store smiling towards the camera with the clothe racks around them.

If you work in warehousing or distribution centres, the SDA is the union for you.

Our warehouse members work to supply to:

  • Supermarkets
  • Department stores
  • Discount stores
  • Hardware stores

If you work in fast food, the SDA is the union for you.

SDA members working in fast food can include:

  • Fast food chains
  • Takeaway food shops
  • Bakeries

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Why join the SDA?

  • Advice & support
    Our team is here to assist with your workplaces concerns and provide expert guidance.
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  • A safer workplace
    Our priority is a work environment that's safe and free of physical and psychological hazards.
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  • Legal protection & security
    As an SDA Member, you have access to professional guidance on employment issues and legal support for job-related concerns. We can represent you if you need help with a workplace problem including workers compensation, unfair dismissal or dispute resolution.
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  • Events & competitions
    Exclusive events and competitions organised by the SDA every year for our members only.
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  • Industry negotiations
    As your union, the SDA engages with employers to secure better wages and working conditions, including pay increases.
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  • Discounts & offers
    SDA membership comes with access to a great savings program through Frequent Values and more discounts like cheap cinema tickets.
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Across Australia

SDA Members make your workplace better, fairer and safer.

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Across Tasmania
The SDA is at work with you.

Achieved in 2024 so far:

  • Secured a pay rise for thousands of SDA members.

  • Negotiated new Enterprise Agreements delivering improved pay and conditions to SDA members.

  • Recovered over $7 million in claims and compensation for SDA members nationally.

About the SDA
Joel Tynan
Joel Tynan
Joel Tynan

SDA Secretary
Tasmania

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Emma resolves a roster problem
“Emma (name changed for privacy), a member of the SDA Tasmania and a single mother with a three-year-old child was working a four-day-a-week roster at a retail store.
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Tasmania
Daniel secures full-time hours
“All SDA members have access to experts who can explain your employment rights and talk to your employer on your behalf.
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Tasmania

Our campaigns

Make Easter Sunday a Public Holiday in Tassie Make Easter Sunday a Public Holiday in Tassie
Tassie deserves equal public holidays rights
Make Easter Sunday a Public Holiday in Tassie
Did you know that Tasmania is one of the only states in the country where Easter Sunday is not a public holiday?
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Tasmania
Adult Age = Adult Wage Blue Adult Age = Adult Wage logo
Removing junior rates for 18-20 year olds
Adult Age = Adult Wage
If you're 18 or older working in retail, fast food or pharmacy - we believe you should be paid the full adult rate of pay.
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National
No One Deserves A Serve SDA Union No One Deserves a Serve campaign logo
The customer isn't always right
No One Deserves A Serve
The SDA's ongoing campaign to eliminate abuse and violence from customers towards workers.
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National
Better wages – we’re worth it Text that reads: 'BETTER WAGES WE'RE WORTH IT'
Pushing for your wages to go up
Better wages – we’re worth it
Every year, the SDA runs a strong campaign to secure a pay rise for you.
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National

Got questions?
We've got answers.

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I’m not being paid when I take my breaks – is this right?
My manager told me I need to cover my shift when I’m sick
I’m casual but I practically work full time – what can I do?
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Latest SDA news & events

29/11/24
SDA submission to the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ Review
SDA submission to the 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' Review
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National
26/11/24
McKell Institute Report – Safety Not Guaranteed
This report outlines an action plan to ensure children at work are not exposed to sexual predation in workplaces. Over 500,000 children work in Australia, yet they’re not adequately protected.
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National
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