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Representing over 200,000

Retail, Warehousing & Fast Food Workers

Who does the SDA represent?

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

SDA members in the retail industry work in:

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

Read about your workplace rights in retail

SDA Member Woolworths The Pines

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

Read about your rights in warehousing

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

SDA members in the fast food industry work in:

  • Fast food chains
  • Takeaway food shops
  • Bakeries

Read about your rights in fast food

SDA Member KFC Highpoint

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Why join the SDA?

  • Advice & support
    Need support at work? You're not alone, we are here to advise and support you with any workplace concerns.
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  • A safer workplace
    It's our priority to ensure your workplace is safe and free from hazards, harassment and bullying.
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  • Legal advice and representation
    SDA members receive industrial advice and legal representation for all workplace matters at no extra cost. We're on your side if you’ve been denied your rights, injured at work or unfairly dismissed.
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  • Negotiating your rights
    Negotiating improved entitlements is the SDA’s core business. The SDA regularly negotiates new Agreements with employers and pushes for industry-wide changes at the Fair Work Commission.
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  • A voice at work
    From workplace disputes and meetings, to the bargaining table, the SDA gives you a voice at work and makes sure you’re treated fairly and with respect.
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  • Discounts & benefits
    The SDA offers members access to our exclusive discount program, free accident insurance, and other benefits. We're committed to making sure you’re supported at work and outside of work.
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Across Victoria

The SDA is at work with you.

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If you're an SDA member
We're at work with you.

Our recent achievements:

  • Secured a 3.5% wage increase to minimum Award rates during the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review.

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

  • Won new laws protecting retail and fast food workers from customer abuse and violence

About the SDA
Michael Donovan
Michael Donovan
Michael Donovan

SDA Secretary/Treasurer
Victoria

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Baylin speaks out about junior rates
“Baylin is a proud SDA member who understands what it means to work hard. At just 18, he was juggling two supermarket jobs simultaneously to make ends meet, working at both Coles and Woolworths while trying to cover basic costs like rent and transportation.
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Victoria
Celebrating Rodney: 32 years union strong!
“Rodney has been an SDA member since 1993 and a Woolworths team member for an incredible 38 years, all at the same Shepparton store. His loyalty extends not only to his job but also to his values.
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Victoria

Our campaigns

Tougher Penalties for Abusive Customers
Protecting frontline workers
Tougher Penalties for Abusive Customers
The SDA has secured tougher penalties against customers who abuse retail and fast food workers in Victoria.
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Victoria
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
Super on Every Dollar Super on every dollar - SDA Union campaign logo
Super on Every Dollar
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National
Under Pressure: The Hidden Cost of Retail Under Pressure: The Hidden Cost of Retail
Under Pressure: The Hidden Cost of Retail
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National
McDonald’s Class Action: Breaks
Class Action
McDonald’s Class Action: Breaks
The SDA's groundbreaking claim in Federal Court against McDonald’s Australia.
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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
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

Unsure about your workplace rights?
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I’m not being paid when I take my breaks – is this right?
My employer told me I’m not allowed to apply for leave
My manager told me I need to cover my shift when I’m sick
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Latest SDA news

16/04/26
SDA Submission to Safe Work Australia on Dispute Resolution Processes
SDA Submission to Safe Work Australia on Dispute Resolution Processes
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National
13/04/26
McDonald’s Class Action – Rest Breaks – Notice
Important information about our class action against McDonald's for workers who were denied rest breaks.
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National
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