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Media Statement: Fairfax gets it wrong again on Domino’s Agreement
In its article ‘Pizza driver aims to deliver for Domino’s underpaid workers’ (20/08 – The Age online) Fairfax purposely omits key facts relating to the SDA’s handling of the Domino’s Pizza agreement covering delivery drivers. In February 2016, the SDA and Domino’s commenced negotiations over a new agreement that would cover all employees working instore and as delivery assistants. With
SDA SEEKS TERMINATION OF DOMINO AGREEMENTS
The SDA has filed application in the Fair Work Commission to terminate the workplace agreement covering Dominos pizza delivery drivers The application is based on an analysis of the Domino’s agreement against the Fast Food Award as part of the SDA compliance audit. A key element of the agreement was an attempt to classify drivers as employees rather
Pay rises at ALDI
Unions have just won a 3.3% pay rise to the minimum wage and Modern Award wages through the Fair Work Commission’s Annual Wage Review. Securing a fair and decent wage for retail and warehouse workers is our core business here at the SDA. Pay rates for employees are reviewed each year as part of ALDI’s remuneration review, however an increase
Woolworths Update for SDA members
SDA seeks administrative increase for Woolworths employees The SDA continues to ensure all Woolworths employees get a fair go at work by providing information, representation and advice to members. Unfortunately, negotiations for a new Woolworths Agreement continue to be delayed. This is due to the Fair Work Commission’s lengthy penalty rates case which resulted in cuts to penalty rates in
What you need to do when an abusive or violent customer comes into your store.
This week, during Safety Demands Action Week, SDA Union Delegates, Health & Safety Reps and Organisers were out in stores talking to workers about health and safety in their store. Customer abuse and violence is serious health and safety concern for retail and fast food workers across the country. This week we’re focusing on the importance of reporting incidents of
