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Important information for David Jones members

The past 3 years has seen much uncertainty for retail bargaining with a major penalty rates case and changes to how the Fair Work Commission assesses Agreements. Despite this environment the SDA has...

Update on negotiations for a new Woolworths Supermarkets Agreement

SDA and Woolworths have met over the past two days as part of negotiations for a new Woolworths Supermarkets Agreement. So far in negotiations progress has been made for SDA Claims including:

ACT Reconciliation Day - Woolworths Supermarkets Employees in the Australian Capital Territory

Monday, 28 May, Reconciliation Day, is a new public holiday in the ACT.  Reconciliation Day marks the start of National Reconciliation week, which aims to strengthen the relationship between the...

ACT Reconciliation Day – Coles Supermarkets Employees in the Australian Capital Territory

Monday, 28 May, Reconciliation Day, is a new public holiday in the ACT.  Reconciliation Day marks the start of National Reconciliation week, which aims to strengthen the relationship between the...

ACT Reconciliation Day - Big W Employees in the Australian Capital Territory

Monday, 28 May, Reconciliation Day, is a new public holiday in the ACT.  Reconciliation Day marks the start of National Reconciliation week, which aims to strengthen the relationship between the...

Woolworths Update for SDA members

  The SDA met with Woolworths on Friday 18 May as negotiations for a new Woolworths Agreement continue.   Friday's meeting saw progress being made on: • Allowances

SDA to start negotiations for new Big W Agreement

  Good news for Big W workers!    The SDA and Big W are set to start bargaining for a new Big W Agreement that sets out your pay and conditions at work.  

Coles Public Holidays Update

Next 5 Public Holidays - No Change The rules for public holidays entitlements will not change for the next 5 public holidays.   That means the current rules and entitlements will apply for:    - ...

Better penalty rates at Woolworths

The SDA has met with Woolworths several times over the last month to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement that will secure your pay and conditions.   

Negotiating for new Kmart Agreement

Kmart and the SDA have been meeting since November for a new Kmart Enterprise Agreement.   Your enterprise agreement is what outlines your pay and conditions at work.   

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