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Thousands of Dick Smith workers left out in the cold
Almost 2,500 Dick Smith workers from 300 stores across the country have been told they no longer have a job today, after the electronics retailer announced it is closing it doors. The SDA, the union for retail and warehouse workers, National Secretary, Gerard Dwyer said the union’s immediate focus is on supporting the at-risk workers. “Thousands of Dick Smith workers
Protection for vulnerable workers critical
The Federal Opposition’s announcement today of measures to help protect vulnerable workers and stop unscrupulous employers will go a long way towards putting an end to the exploitation of workers in Australia. Labor leader, Bill Shorten, today announced a suite of measures designed to deal with the exploitation of workers. It includes greater protection from sham contracting and tougher
Masters workers facing uncertain future
Around 10,000 workers are facing an uncertain future following revelations today of Woolworths’ decision to sell or shut down its Masters home improvement stores across the country. The SDA, the union for retail workers, National Secretary, Gerard Dwyer said the union’s immediate focus is on supporting the at-risk workers. “There are thousands of Masters workers waking up to
Myer boss out of touch on penalty rates
Workers are aghast at Myer boss Richard Umbers’ claims that a whole generation of workers don’t care about penalty rates. At an event yesterday, the Chief Executive of the retailer claimed that “millennials” find penalty rates “restrictive.” The SDA – the union for retail, fast food and warehouse workers – National Secretary, Gerard Dwyer said it is offensive
Federal Government’s retail trading change an attack on workers
The Federal Government’s announcement today that it is adopting the Harper Review recommendation that retail trading hours be deregulated is a bitter blow to workers. Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association NSW Secretary, Bernie Smith, said that the decision to rob workers of community celebrations like Boxing Day and Easter Sunday will be particularly difficult for workers to accept
