Latest News

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

Older articles can be accessed through the ‘Archive’ tab, on the right hand side of the page.


Why the Annual Wage Review Matters

A key role of the SDA and the broader union movement is to negotiate for better wages and conditions. One way we do this is through the Annual Wage Review.

What is the Annual Wage Review?

New Woolworths Agreement Approved

The new Woolworths Enterprise Agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission and will commence operation on 21 October 2024.

Celebrating two of our longest serving members

Susan Hudak is still going strong at the impressive age of 90! Not only is she still working full-time, she also celebrated being one of our longest-serving members, with an incredible 52 years of dedication to the SDA.

Paid Parental Leave: Boosted to 26 weeks

The SDA welcomes the Albanese Government’s decision to extend the Government Paid Parental Leave scheme to a full six months.

Adult Age = Adult Wage

The SDA has lodged a ground-breaking case in the Fair Work Commission to abolish junior rates of pay for workers aged 18 years and over.

SDA Wins new laws to protect retail Workers

After years of campaigning by the SDA, the Victorian Labor Government will introduce new laws to protect retail and fast-food workers from assault and abuse.

The SDA has been calling on all state governments to introduce strong protections for retail workers against abusive and violent customers since 2020.
Since that time, we’ve seen New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory introduce new protections — Victoria will soon join these jurisdictions!

New Coles Agreement

The new Coles Retail Enterprise Agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission.

Loopholes Closed: To Boost Workplace Rights

Great news! The Labor Government has secured the passage of new workplace laws through Parliament, guaranteeing stronger rights for millions of workers. 

WHAT THIS MEANS

Young SDA members go to Camberra

On 27 March, a delegation of SDA members, including young supporters of superannuation for under-18s, visited Parliament House as part of the SDA’s ‘Super on Every Dollar’ campaign. 
This campaign seeks to ensure that all workers under 18 receive superannuation payments for every hour they work, which is only fair.

SDA International Women’s Day

Kathy Cannon, delegate of Officeworks Narre Warren, received our 49th SDA VIC Branch International Women’s Day Award.

Norm’s 50 year journey with the SDA

We celebrate a special milestone for one of SDA’s oldest members. 50 years of loyalty, strength and solidarity.

Survey was a roaring success

Workload and job demands are causing stress and impacting the health and safety of workers. Therefore, it’s vital to have clear data and examples from the shop-floor about the issue before approaching employers or finding solutions through legislative change. 

McDonald's Legal Action Notice

The SDA is taking legal action against McDonald’s for denying workers their paid breaks.

Media Release - Do you want lies with that?

Do you want lies with that? 

Media Release - Mammoth Legal Action Lodged against McDonald’s operators

Mammoth Legal Action Lodged against McDonald’s operators

 

Media Release- Victorian Government Sick Pay Guarantee Scheme

The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association (SDA) applauds the Andrews Government’s launch of the Sick Pay Guarantee scheme for casual

Important Information on Masks and Hot Weather

The current health advice from the Victorian Government requires masks to be worn indoors at work.

REDUCED RED-TAPE, ACCESS TO RAT TESTING A PRIORITY FOR RETAIL STAFF

Australia's retail supply chain is confronting unprecedented stress, risking the community's access to food and the other essentials, a challenge l

No One Deserves A Serve survey results

In 2020, the No One Deserves A Serve campaign and the work the SDA does around customer abuse and violence shifted its focus toward the pa

SDA members win pay rise!

The Fair Work Commission has handed down the Annual Wage Review decision.