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Retail workers are struggling with high cost of living, says union
SDA’s national secretary Gerard Dwyer said a commitment to support an increase in the minimum wage is critical to the we...

Cost-of-living pressures mount as Woolworths backs wage increase
As Australia’s supermarkets continue to hold the line on food prices, Woolies’ CEO Brad Banducci noted that a “balanced”...

McDonald’s faces massive court claim over ‘shameful’ worker treatment
Case described as the biggest of its kind in Australian history, and “a groundbreaking moment for some of the most vulne...

SDA: Withholding rest breaks has become “systemic” at McDonald’s
As it begins another court battle targeting a failure of workers rights, the SDA no longer believes the issue is caused ...

Essential workers disadvantaged by industry practices, report finds
The ‘Who Cares?’ report comes as workers around the globe are leaving jobs they deem unsatisfying, or who are burned out...

Retail industry calls for JobKeeper, Frydenberg resists
"While well intentioned, the current arrangements are grossly inadequate."

SDA launches ad campaign to support minimum wage boost
SDA national secretary Gerard Dwyer said retail staff who worked tirelessly during the Covid-19 crisis deserved “a fair ...

Bunnings joins in thanking, supporting their essential workers
DIY retailer handing out up to $1000 to employees that worked through the height of the pandemic.

Federal Government extends stimulus to $189bn as virus fears impact retail revenue
The Federal Government announced a further $66 billion of support for business.

NRA joins union in tackling “customer abuse epidemic”
Industry peak bodies attend second national roundtable on key issue.

SDA takes Woolworths to Fair Work over new store structure
Union boss disappointed in Woolworths' treatment of workers.

Union calls out Noni B over workplace issues amid EBA standoff
The SDA alleges workers are unable to take bathroom breaks.

SDA to shed light on “alarming” rate of sexual harassment in the workplace
Union launches in-depth survey, after previous research reveals widespread problem.

Improved penalty rates and leave conditions for Priceline workers
Employees will also be entitled to five days paid and five days unpaid Family and Domestic Violence Leave.

Majority of Amazon Australia employees to become permanent
Amazon to improve employee conditions in Australia.

Woolworths seeking staff to work Christmas Day
Supermarket says staff want opportunity to earn public holiday rates.

Kmart employees overwhelmingly support new agreement
New agreement ensures hours for part-timers, paid domestic violence leave.

Woolworths workers vote in favour of enterprise agreement
Almost 68,000 Woolworths workers voted in favour of a new enterprise agreement.

Casual workers receive pay raise ahead of busy Christmas period
The same penalty rates will soon apply to all workers.

Woolworths to deliver paid domestic violence leave
SDA agreement delivers on priorities identified by Woolies staff.