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.

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!