Today’s crime statistics confirm what the SDA has been warning about for years: retail and fast food workers are on the frontline of Victoria’s crime crisis.

RETAIL UNION CONDEMNS WOOLWORTHS STABBING, RENEWS CALL FOR STRONGER KNIFE LAWS, BETTER SECURITY AND INCREASED PENALTIES FOR CUSTOMER ABUSE AND VIOLENCE

RETAIL UNION WELCOMES IMMEDIATE BAN ON MACHETES, CALLS FOR FURTHER SAFETY MEASURES

The SDA, which represents more young workers than any other union, is seeking support from the Albanese government for its application to the Fair Work Commission for adult wages to be paid for 18-21 year old workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy.