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Social Media at Work

Social Media at Work

As social media increases in popularity, many employers and employees are learning there’s a fine line between work and private lives when it comes to one’s online imprint.

No One Deserves A Serve Update

Abuse shouldn’t be in a day’s work. It is imperative that all SDA members are able to work in a safe environment.

Let's Stop SMIDSY Together!

Let's Stop SMIDSY Together!

Motorcycle riders face a distinct set of challenges, both on and off the road, from mutterings of ‘Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You’ (SMIDSY), dangerous road surfaces and wire barriers, to inconsistent road rules from State to State.

Safety Demands Action Week

Safety Demands Action Week

Reporting abusive customer behaviour is a key step towards a safer store.

ACTU Congress 2018

ACTU Congress 2018

SDA Delegates were up in Brisbane for the three-yearly Congress of the Australian Council of Trade Unions — the top trade union body in Australia.

SDA Media Release

Casual workers finally win right to apply to go permanent

Casual workers will tomorrow win the right to request a move into permanent
employment – a move the union representing retail and fast-food workers says is a
huge step towards addressing Australia’s insecure work epidemic.

COME TOGETHER FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Come together for a good cause

The National Breast Cancer Foundation’s (NBCF) premier fundraising event Pink Ribbon Breakfast is back!

SDA Roadshows Roll into Werribee and Ballarat

SDA Roadshows Roll into Werribee and Ballarat

The SDA Roadshow visited Werribee from 19-24 June, and Ballarat from 9-15 July.

We had stalls at local shopping centres in both towns.

SDA Makes the Difference

SDA Makes the Difference

Despite recent slow wages growth in Australia, our wages and conditions — fought for over many decades by the Australian union movement — continue to be some of the best in the world.

Major Increase to Casual Penalty Rates

Major Penalty Rate Increase for Casual Workers

The SDA has won a major case in the Fair Work Commission that will see penalty rates for over 350,000 casual retail workers increased on Saturdays and for evening work from November this year.

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