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SDA Appeals FWC Decision Blocking Access To Pay Records

The SDA is appealing the Fair Work Commission’s disappointing decision to block access to ALDI’s pay records.

Bunnings Warehouse September Pay Increase

On 4 September 2023 Bunnings team members will receive a pay increase. There will also be some changes to the classification structure which we have outlined below. Wage Increase: An increase of 4.5...

New IKEA Agreement Approved!

In good news for SDA members at IKEA, the new IKEA Agreement has now been approved by the Fair Work Commission.

New Apple National Enterprise Agreement 2023 Voted Up!

Following a ballot of Apple employees, a majority voted yes in favour of the proposed new Agreement. 92.6% of eligible Apple employees voted in the ballot with an 88.9% yes vote! This is a fantastic...

New Costco Agreement Voted Up!

Following a ballot of Costco employees, a majority voted yes in favour of the proposed new Agreement with an 87% yes vote! This is a fantastic outcome for Costco employees as the Agreement locks in...

NSW Branch Operating Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Please find attached the Operating Report together with the audited financial report of the Shop, Distributive & Allied Employees' Association NSW Branch for the financial year ended 30 June 2023...

Harris Scarfe Agreement Approved

Harris Scarfe Agreement Approved by Fair Work Commission

Kmart and Target Changes in Organisational Structure

Important Update for Kmart and Target MembersChanges in Organisational Structure - No Impact Instore for SDA Members    

IKEA Proposed Agreement Voted Up

Proposed IKEA Agreement Voted Up!  Good news! 82.5% of the IKEA employees that voted in the ballot voted YES to the new IKEA Agreement - an overwhelming endorsement of the proposed new Agreement.

Notice of Union Contribution Increase from 1 Jul 2023

To keep increases at a modest level, the SDA does not adjust Union fees every year. However, to keep representing members, negotiating new Agreements and campaigning for new entitlements for members...