As part of the 2017 round of modern award reviews, the SDA has made an application to the Fair Work Commission to have blood donor leave included in the General Retail Industry, Pharmacy Industry, Fast Food Industry, Hair and Beauty Industry and Mannequins and Models Awards.
The SDA roadshow visited the Broadmeadows area from 27 March to 2 April, with a stand at the town centre outside of Kmart on the Friday and Saturday.
Having a stand in the centre raised the profile of the SDA and our partners REST, ME Bank and Maurice Blackburn who all had representatives for our members to access. Many staff, SDA members, store managers, Hume City Councillors and community residents visited the stand over the two days.
The Turnbull Government has backed down from their proposed cuts to Paid Parental Leave, which would have forced retail workers back to work earlier after having a baby.
Unions, including the SDA, played a key role in protecting the current Paid Parental Leave Scheme by campaigning and lobbying key Senators.
If you’re injured at work, it can be difficult to navigate the system. Of course, as an SDA member, we’re here to help you, but to get you going, here are answers to some of the questions we are most often asked.
These answers and more are also available from our FAQ section
Q: Is the store required to accept the Certificate of Capacity for a WorkCover claim?
