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Testimonials
Jake from Big W

When people join together and be part of the union we are helping each other have support and rules for work, I dont want to be the one standing alone!  


Yohana from Woolworths

For us members the organisers are there to help us if we have problems to work through it with the management, then I know exactly what my rights are and that they are being protected  


Jill from Coles

With the upcoming EBA negotiations it's great to have someone pushing our company for better conditions in my workplace.  


Jason from Woolworths RDC

Great service, great knowledge of workplace policies and procedures, free Legal advice, great value for money. These are just some of the benefits, why wouldn’t you want to join?  


News Articles

9th May 2014
The Working Life Cartoon

Attached is a link to a clever cartoon showing the importance of the minimum wage and the role of the unions. http://workinglife.org.au/minimum-wage-story# ...

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17th April 2014
SDA Delivers fair pay for 20 year olds

I’m pleased to report that your union has had a big win for younger workers in the 100% Pay at 18+ campaign. The Fair Work Commission has backed our claim, ruling that the General Retail Industry Award should be changed to ensure that 20-year-olds are paid full adult rates. 100% Pay for ...

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7th January 2014
1300 ASK SDA

The SDA WA member helpline 1300 ASK SDA (1300 275 732) This new service allows SDA members to ask confidential questions about their pay and other entitlements or any other issues at work.  The helpline is staffed from 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and from 10am to 2pm on Saturdays. ...

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9th April 2013
100% Pay The Journey So Far...

100% pay at 18+ - it just makes sense The journey so far.... Your union has had a huge year campaigning to stand up for the rights of younger retail workers. In April 2013, the SDA kicked off a national campaign – 100% Pay at 18+ to make sure adults working in retail are paid th ...

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Financial Statement 2023
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Testimonials
Jake from Big W

When people join together and be part of the union we are helping each other have support and rules for work, I dont want to be the one standing alone!  


Yohana from Woolworths

For us members the organisers are there to help us if we have problems to work through it with the management, then I know exactly what my rights are and that they are being protected  


Jill from Coles

With the upcoming EBA negotiations it's great to have someone pushing our company for better conditions in my workplace.  


Jason from Woolworths RDC

Great service, great knowledge of workplace policies and procedures, free Legal advice, great value for money. These are just some of the benefits, why wouldn’t you want to join?