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SDA successfully opposes unfair H&M agreement
The SDA, the union representing retail, fast food and warehouse workers, has won a victory for H&M workers after successfully opposing an unfair enterprise agreement in the Fair Work Commission (FWC). Deputy President Bull dismissed the application to approve H & M Enterprise Agreement 2016 on the basis that it did not satisfactorily meet the ‘Better Off Overall Test’ (BOOT)
SDA calls on public to respect retail and fast food workers this festive season
The SDA, the union representing retail, fast food and warehouse workers is sending a clear message this festive season: calling on all shoppers to keep their cool when they hit the shops over December and January. SDA National Secretary, Gerard Dwyer said, “Thousands of retail and fast food workers are regularly subjected to customer abuse and violence while they are
SDA achieves win for ALDI workers
The SDA has achieved a win for ALDI workers today as the Federal Court (FC) has determined in its favour in a landmark case. The decision on the ALDI Regency Park Agreement 2015 which covers parts of South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria dealt with: • Whether the agreement should be considered Greenfields. • Whether the Full Bench of
Young Workmate of the Year Award winners named for 2016
Nine young retail workers from across Australia have been named as the Young Workmates of the Year for 2016. The nine young workers were selected from more than 130 entries and thousands of votes from across Australia. SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer said that the 2016 winners were an incredibly impressive group of young people who had shown great character
National Retail Association supports domestic and family violence leave
The SDA today commended the National Retailers Association (NRA) on its invaluable support for paid family and domestic violence leave. The Fair Work Commission is currently considering an application by the ACTU to include an entitlement of 10 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave as part of the modern award structure. SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer said that in
