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Union Established Hotline For 7/11 Workers

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  • 31st August 2015

MEDIA ALERT: 31 AUGUST 2015


The shop assistants unions will today establish a hotline for 7/11 workers who believe they have been underpaid or denied penalty rates. SDA National Secretary, Gerard Dwyer, said workers would be able to log their details and wage details and receive advice about their rights.

“Depending on the number of workers who come forward, the SDA will be prepare to lodge a claim for back pay on behalf of 7/11 workers,” Mr Dwyer said.

“According to media revelations it appears the workers have been subject to a systematic pattern of exploitation.

“These workers need to be aware that just because they may not be Australian citizens, they have industrial rights under Australian law.”

Hotline Number: 131 SDA (131 732)

Website: www.24sevenhelpline.com.au

Media contact: Elissa Fernandez 0414 873625

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Fiona from Coles

Being a member of the SDA is important because I'm not good at speaking up so I need assitance to help negotiate on my behalf.  


Onelia from Myer

They are very informative and helpful. They keep you up to date with information which affects our work lives. They will support you with unfair dismissal or help you with any concern you have. Best o  


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  


Linda from Bunnings

I think the question should be this:  Why should somebody not join the SDA? That list would be short.