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We Want Free Parking For Staff At Southland To Continue

12 Oct 2017

The SDA is totally opposed to Westfield imposing unfair car parking charges on retail and fast food workers at Southland.

Judicial Review Decision

11 Oct 2017

How can you help protect the take-home pay of retail, fast food & pharmacy workers?

Penalty Rates: The Battle Is On

03 Oct 2017

The SDA has now launched legal action in the Federal Court to appeal the Fair Work Commission’s decision to cut penalty rates.

October is 2-for-1 At Guardian Health & Fitness

26 Sep 2017

SDA members can bring a friend, have some fun, and get fitter during the month of October at Guardian Health and Fitness.

It's time to warm up with some heart pumping group fitness sessions that will shake you out of your winter rut and get you active again.

That’s two people training for a total cost of just $10!

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Unions Working For Casuals Rights

19 Sep 2017

In good news for casual workers, unions have won an important case to help secure better rights for them.

Supporting Life Saving Research

14 Sep 2017

The SDA continues to support life saving research funded by the NBCF:

Think You Don't Need a Will? Think Again!

08 Sep 2017

SDA members and their partners receive a free standard will kit from Maurice Blackburn.

It’s surprising how many Australians don’t have an up-to-date will, or any will at all.

If that’s you, and you want some control over what happens to your assets after you’ve gone, now is the time to get a legally binding will in place.

Call to Regulate Labour Hire Agencies

05 Sep 2017

The Victorian Government conducted a review into the labour hire industry and also insecure work in 2016.

International Womens Day Award Goes to Bernadette Arathoon

01 Sep 2017

The SDA held its annual International Women’s Day breakfast in March, with Deputy Premier James Merlino one of our many important guests.

Blood Donor Leave Saves Lives

29 Aug 2017

As part of the 2017 round of modern award reviews, the SDA has made an application to the Fair Work Commission to have blood donor leave included in the General Retail Industry, Pharmacy Industry, Fast Food Industry, Hair and Beauty Industry and Mannequins and Models Awards.