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Know what your rights are

The SDA is the union for retail, fast food and warehousing workers.

Every day across Australia we’re helping our members to understand what their workplace rights are.

We know it can be confusing sometimes to know what to do when an issue comes up at work.

And if you’re just starting out in retail, it’s good to know what you should be paid and what to expect.

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Read more about your rights and entitlements

Breaks
Breaks are an important workplace right. The SDA helps members to understand what breaks their entitled to.
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Casual work
Casual workers can contact the SDA about their rights and entitlements.
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Nightfill
Nightfillers face unique workplace pressures at work - which is why we’ve built protections into SDA Agreements for nightfillers.
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Rosters
If you don’t agree with or are unhappy with a new roster, always call the SDA early to discuss the issue before you sign off on it.
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SDA submission to the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ Review
“SDA submission to the 'Secure Jobs, Better Pay' Review
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National
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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Have a problem at work and you are not sure what to do? If you are an SDA Tasmania member you have access to important workplace information and experts who can help.

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Ask us a question

Have a problem at work and you are not sure what to do? If you are an SDA Tasmania member you have access to important workplace information and experts who can help.

Not a member?

Read about SDA membership