Tag: retail
Christensen’s ‘defence’ of penalty rates in retail & fast food farcical
George Christensen MP’s recent announcement that he would be introducing a private members bill to protect penalty rates is a farcical stunt designed to grab headlines and deceive workers in his electorate into thinking he actually cares about their take home pay. SDA National Secretary Gerard Dwyer said that in an effort to save his political skin Mr Christensen was
Paid Parental Leave Protected for retail workers!
The Liberal Government has backed down from cuts to paid parental leave following pressure from unions, including the SDA. This is great news for retail workers who would have been some of the hardest hit by their proposed changes. The Liberal Government has tried to slash Paid Parental Leave four times in four years – which would have disadvantaged retail
SDA appealing penalty rates cuts for retail, fast food & pharmacy workers in court
SDA appealing the Fair Work decision to cut penalty rates. The Fair Work Commission’s decision to cut penalty for retail, fast food and pharmacy workers covered by Awards is unfair – we want it stopped. It will devastate thousands of hard-working Australians in retail, fast food and pharmacy– making it harder for you and your family to get by. It’s
