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Quotes from Gerard Dwyer, National Secretary, the SDA the union for retail, fast food, warehouse and online retail workers:

“The SDA congratulates Melissa Donnelly on her well deserved appointment.

“She succeeds one of the union movement’s great leaders. Sally McManus provided strategic and courageous leadership that transcended the hostility of a coalition government and its anti-worker laws, guided the union movement through COVID and stood firm against malpractice within the CFMEU.

“Beginning with her role in enabling her union to help stop WorkChoices in its tracks, Mel has a record of dedication to her members and the ACTU that will enable her to build on Sally’s many successes.

“As we have with Sally and Michele, the SDA looks forward to working closely with Mel to advance the interests of working Australians as they face protracted cost of living challenges and the persistent efforts of some employers to undermine their wages and conditions.”

Contact: Jim Middleton 0418 627066