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Minimum wage increase step in the right direction for low paid workers

The SDA, the union for workers in retail and fast food welcomed today’s national minimum wage decision, announced by the Fair Work Commission as a

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Unions Rally to Change the Rules

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Major Win for Bangladeshi Workers

In a landmark agreement, Bangladeshi textile workers have been awarded $2.3 million as a settlement for risks they were exposed to in their workpla

Free, safe car parking

We still need free, safe car parking

Over the past six months, we have been campaigning against the introduction of paid car parking at both Southland Shopping Centre and The Glen.

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ACTU blueprint to give Australia a pay rise

The peak body for working people has today released a six-point plan to ensure pay rises for all working people.  This plan would ensure an immedia

SDA Victoria

Continuing to Fight for 7-Eleven Employees

The SDA has been supporting current and former 7-Eleven employees by helping them to recover their legal entitlements, which have been subject to a

No One Deserves a Serve

Abuse shouldn't be in a day's work

A major national campaign was launched by the SDA before Christmas, calling on customers to respect retail and fast food workers by checking their

Annual Wage Review

Time to Lift Retail and Fast Food Wages

In 2018, the SDA will be pushing for a significant increase to wages following the Federal Government’s unjust decision to greenlight penalty rate

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ACTU Change the Rules Campaign

 

Bargaining Resumes

Bargaining Resumes

During 2016 and 2017, enterprise bargaining was delayed while employers awaited the penalty rates decision, which has now been handed down.

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