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H&M Agreement Approved by Fair Work Commission
02 Oct 2024
The new H&M Agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission. The new Agreement will take effect from 7 October 2024. The new H&M Agreement secures your pay and conditions over the...
Officeworks Agreement Approved by Fair Work Commission
02 Oct 2024
The new Officeworks Agreement has been approved by the Fair Work Commission. It will take effect from next Monday 7 October 2024 and has a nominal expiry date of 7 October 2028. The new...
Public Holiday’s at Costco - Your Rights & Entitlements
02 Oct 2024
Costco have advised the SDA they will be trading on the Labour Day public holiday which falls on Monday, October 7. Do I have to work on a public holiday?
Myer Bondi Junction – Safety Update
02 Oct 2024
Workers have expressed concerns about safety, particularly regarding evacuation processes. Additionally, there have been reports of issues relating to customer behaviour, including instances of...
New Kmart Agreement voted up!
02 Oct 2024
Following a ballot of Kmart employees, a majority voted yes in favour of the proposed new Agreement. 56% of eligible Kmart employees voted in the ballot with a 92% yes vote! The new Kmart Agreement...
Rosters changes at Coles Supermarkets
02 Oct 2024
Sometimes SDA members are presented with new rosters by their managers. This update gives some basic information about your rights when this happens. Your manager must consult with you
SDA Reaches in Principal Enterprise Agreement with Kmart
02 Oct 2024
The SDA has reached an in principle enterprise agreement with Kmart to roll out to team members for a vote. It has been overwhelmingly endorsed by SDA Delegates from Kmart across Australia. Key...
Update on breaks and walking time – Coles ADC Kemps Creek
02 Oct 2024
The Coles ADC Agreement provides for a paid rest break of 20 minutes on shifts longer than 4 hours and also an unpaid meal break of 30 minutes if your shift is longer than 5 hours.
Super Retail Group Supply Chain Enterprise Agreement 2024 Update
02 Oct 2024
The SDA met with SRG on 14 August 2024 to continuing bargaining for your new EBA. At the meeting, SRG proposed a further revised offer – click her for SRG’s revised proposal on the key matters of...