The union for workers in Retail. Fastfood. Warehouse

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Recent news items and publications regarding issues important to our members can be viewed below.

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Overseas: JP Morgan Chase Raise Wages After Sustained Pressure

27 Oct 2016

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has announced the decision to improve wages for its lowest-paid employees, with hourly wages set to rise to $16.50 U

Unions Make the Difference

18 Oct 2016

Despite recent slow wages growth in Australia, our wages and conditions — fought for over many decades by the Australian union movement — continue

The SDA is Coming to Northland

12 Oct 2016

There is a lot going on at the SDA, we’re fight

Funding Life-Saving Cancer Research

10 Oct 2016

RACHEL’S STORY

Vale Maurice Reed

06 Oct 2016

Maurice Reed copped the ‘double whammy’ when he took over as SDA Victoria State Secretary in 1991.

Mannequins & Models Award

04 Oct 2016

In June this year, the Fair Work commission granted a 2.4% wage increase for employees throughout Australia working under Modern Awards.

Women and Super

29 Sep 2016

We have seen much discussion on the proposed changes to superannuation concessions since the May 2016 Federal Budget, but very little of that discu

Hair & Beauty Workers

26 Sep 2016

In June of this year, the Fair Work Commission granted a 2.4% wage increase for employees throughout Australia working under Modern Awards.

Turnbull Focus on Productivity Ignores Real Problems For Workers

20 Sep 2016

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Workers Make Penalty Rates a Key Election Issue

19 Sep 2016

Thanks to SDA and other union members, the spotlight on penalty rates in the lead up to the Federal Election campaign shone bright and wide.

Waiting For Fairness - Or Not!

16 Sep 2016

At the time of writing this editorial, we are still awaiting a decision in the major penalty rates case which has been running in the Fair Work Com

SDA Luna Park Spring Carnival

29 Aug 2016

ON FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2016, 5.30PM TO 8.00PM

Devastating announcement for Masters Staff

24 Aug 2016

The SDA is deeply disappointed with the announcement this afternoon that Masters stores will cease trading by mid-December across the country.

Poor Retirement Outcomes for Women

19 Aug 2016

The SDA believes that every individual and family has a fundamental human right to live decently and with dignity, and this right should be afforde

Thankyou and Farewell Therese

16 Aug 2016

Thérèse Bryant recently retired after an amazing contribution to our Union for many decades.

Victorias Government’s Long Service Leave Review

09 Aug 2016

A review of Victoria’s long service leave arrangements under the Long Service Leave Act 1992 has been conducted by the Minister for Industrial relations, Natalie Hutchins.

The review was an election promise of the Andrews Labor Government prior to the last State election. The SDA welcomes the review, as the last review was over ten years ago.

Congratulations, Nola

02 Aug 2016

This year our International Women’s Day Award went to SDA member and Delegate Nola Jones.

Woolworths Job Loss Announcement a Difficult Day for Workers

26 Jul 2016

Today’s announcement that Woolworths is removing 500 head office and supply chain jobs and closing 21 stores across the country will be difficult n

Not Just a Domestic Matter

19 Jul 2016

Two thirds of women who have experienced domestic violence are in paid employment.

It's Tax Time Again

05 Jul 2016

The end of the financial year is here again, and before you know it, it’ll be time to get your tax return organised.