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


I appreciate the unions work they are currently doing with the 18+ campaign. I'm doing the same job as an adult and in every other aspect at age 18 I can do all the adult things but I can't get paid a  


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!  


It’s peace of mind, it’s just like ringing a friend and knowing they are there for you plus they know all the answers.  


SDA and Coles Negotiations Continue

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  • 24th July 2017

The SDA held meetings with Coles for a new Agreement last week.

We have now formally responded to the Coles draft for a new Agreement which is an Award based platform.

This delivers on SDA claims for higher penalty rates and other compliance issues. However, the SDA remains committed to ensuring that existing workers take home pay is protected, that all workers receive pay increases and that we retain the hard won union conditions we have achieved in over 20 years of bargaining with Coles.

In negotiations we continue to press for:

  • Higher Casual penalty rates which we are also pursuing for all retail workers at the Fair Work Commission.
  • Retention of higher SDA-won junior rates.
  • Maintaining superior SDA public holiday conditions.
  • And much more.

You can see our log of claims here.

Our meetings continue this week.

Remember, no proposed Coles Agreement can be put in place without a vote of all employees. You will have the final say when it comes to any new Coles Agreement.

We will continue to update all members throughout negotiations.

SDA WA - The Union for Workers in Retail. Fastfood. Warehousing


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Testimonials

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


I appreciate the unions work they are currently doing with the 18+ campaign. I'm doing the same job as an adult and in every other aspect at age 18 I can do all the adult things but I can't get paid a  


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!  


It’s peace of mind, it’s just like ringing a friend and knowing they are there for you plus they know all the answers.  



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