SDA Members News - Autumn 2014

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Members

BIG WIN

Autumn 2014

FOR YOUNGER WORKERS

Inside this issue:

top stories...

2014 FREE SDA MOVIE NIGHTS! Zoo Day photos

2014 Training Courses

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2014 Free SDA Movie Nights

SDA represents Hair & Beauty industry

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Warehouse Wins Good news in the FWC

Regulars 3

Secretary’s Report

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Agreements Update

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Ask Kathryn!

14-15 Around the Shops

100% pay victory A win for 20-year-olds retail workers

REST wins super fund of 2013

2014 Zoo Day

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All the colour and fun in pictures

Q&A

Cover: SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas with Delegates and HRS at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

Committee of Management Maree Appelkamp Roger Nicholls Anne Revell Robert O’Rielly Lynne Barr Amy Hayes Adam Izzo

President Lyn Rivers

Secretary Peter Malinauskas

Assistant Secretary Sonia Romeo

Industrial Lawyer Donald Blairs

Industrial Lawyer Monique Chettle

Industrial Lawyer Brad Cagney

Information Officer Training Officer Kathryn von der Borch Aemon Bourke

Union Rep Paul Grandison

Union Rep Lou Bailey

Union Rep (Sth East) Dale Colbeck

Union Rep Alex Martinson

Union Rep (NT) Nick Brown

Union Rep Amy Hayes

Union Rep Sean Hill

Union Rep Deanna Pignone

Union Rep Oliver Morris

Union Rep Gemma Paech

Union Rep Nina McEwan

Union Rep Ben Dowdell

Health & Safety Officer Monique Kalivis

Health & Safety Officer John Dunn

Union Rep Coordinator Union Rep Josh Peak Zoi Izzo

Union Rep Josh Abbott

Union Rep Meg McPhee

Union Rep Kyall Smith

Union Rep Stephanie Gheller

Union Rep (NT) Matt Ellis

Union Rep Kiara Robins

Union Rep Emily Farrell

Union Rep Christian Rochau

Union Rep Matthew Di Caterina

Union Rep Jenifer Allison

Union Rep Awa Chibikwa

Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees’ Association SA & NT Branch

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Adelaide

Broken Hill

Northern Territory

69 Fullarton Road Kent Town SA 5067

378 Argent Street Broken Hill NSW 2880

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FREECALL 1800 806 398

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SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas and Assistant Secretary Sonia Romeo regularly visit stores to stay in touch with members.

They've recently visited the following stores: MCDONALD'S Elizabeth LIKE US ON

Julie Hardacre, SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas and Julie Hart pictured at Harris Scarfe Rundle Mall.

A WIN for 100% Pay The SDA is celebrating a massive win for younger retail workers who will now be paid full adult pay under the General Retail Industry Award.

This is fantastic news for thousands of workers across the country. The SDA ran a huge campaign and the hard work has paid off.

20-year-old retail workers will receive an extra $1.80 per hour in their pay once the decision handed down by the Fair Work Commission comes into full effect.

Thank you to all our members who got behind the 100% Pay at 18+ campaign, we could not have achieved this without you.

The SDA will now look at getting full adult wages for 18 and 19-year-old retail workers and we look forward to your continued support.

While we’ve had a great win, unfortunately the SDA is extremely concerned that the recent actions of the Federal Government are targeting workers’ penalty rates.

This is an important issue that is at the forefront of workplace relations right now. You only have to pick up a

newspaper or turn on the local news to know that the threat of penalty rates being cut is very real.

The Abbott Government has launched another attack on penalty rates by making a submission to the Fair Work Commission’s review of modern awards that calls for a major review of minimum terms and conditions of employment, including whether or not penalty rates are still relevant.

It is clear that the Abbott Government is targeting the wages and conditions of workers and this means your rights at work are at risk.

The SDA believes penalty rates make a significant contribution to our members’ wages and are more important now than ever before.

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We know that time spent with your family and friends is valuable. If you are working unsociable hours, then you should be fairly compensated.

WOOLWORTHS SUPERMARKETS Marion

That’s why the SDA works hard to protect penalty rates for our members.

COLES SUPERMARKET Marion

We will not stand for any attack on workers’ rights, we will do everything we can to stop the Government or employers who want to take away fair compensation for our members.

TARGET TTP

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SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas with Delegates and HRS at the Adelaide Convention Centre

YOUNGER WORKERS CELEBRATE FAIR PAY VICTORY SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas has welcomed a big win for 20-year-old workers who will be paid the full adult wage under the General Retail Industry Award following the Fair Work Commission ruling made in March this year.

“This is a massive victory for retail workers. The SDA has been running a huge campaign for fair pay over the past year and we couldn’t have asked for a better outcome,” he said.

Up to 40,000 20-year-olds across the country will benefit from this decision. Those affected will receive about an extra $1.80 per hour in their pay packet once the decision handed down by the Commission comes into full effect.

20-year-old retail workers under the Award will receive pay with a 5 per cent increase from July 1 this year followed by a 5 per cent increase on July 1 2015.

It’s fantastic that the Fair Work Commission has recognised the inequity of paying younger workers less than the full adult rate, ruling in favour of paying 20 year-old retail workers 100 per cent pay.

The Fair Work Commission has revealed it agrees with what the SDA has been saying for a long time – that paying younger workers less than the full adult rate is an outdated and discriminatory act that needs to be rectified.

“We were successful in the Commission because it doesn’t make sense to pay 18, 19 and 20-yearolds a lower rate of pay than their co-workers who are performing the exact same duties.”

The decision reflects the overwhelming support behind the campaign, with tens of thousands of supporters willing to take a stand for fair pay, particularly SDA members.

“This is not something we could have done without the support and hard work of our members, they were key to spreading awareness about the campaign,” said Peter. ›

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What if you are covered by an EBA?

The 100% Pay at 18+ campaign has also hit a big milestone by reaching a massive 40,000 supporters.

This decision will only affect the pay rate of members who come under the General Retail Industry Award. The SDA has already been successful in many SDA Agreements such as Woolworths, Big W, Coles, Kmart and Target to achieve the adult rate at 20.

This win will help make it easier to negotiate higher pay for 20-year-olds in new SDA Agreements.

“We now have an overwhelming 40,000 people across Australia who want to see younger retail workers get paid what they deserve and their support was invaluable to our win the Fair Work Commission” says Peter.

The purpose of the SDA is to protect and improve the wages and conditions of our members and that’s why we took action for fair pay.

The SDA will now look to getting the full adult wage for 18 and 19-year-old retail workers.

“This was just the first step, we will continue to campaign for 100% Pay at 18+ and I am confident that we can make this happen,” said Peter.

Currently, under the General Retail Industry Award junior rates still apply. Compared to the full adult rate, younger workers are paid: • 10 per cent less at 20 years old • 20 per cent less at 19 years old • 30 per cent less at 18 years old

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS THESE

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS There are several public holidays throughout April over Easter and Anzac Day. On these public holidays the overwhelming majority of SDA members have a choice.

You can choose to take time off to spend with family

OR If you choose to work you will receive public holiday penalty rates.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN APRIL GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER SATURDAY

EASTER MONDAY

ANZAC DAY

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Why isn’t Easter Sunday a public holiday?

In South Australia Easter Sunday is not classed as a public holiday.

penalty rates of between 200-250% for work on public holidays.

This is because of a historical anomaly dating back to 1911, a time when nobody imagined shops would be trading on Easter Sunday.

Many SDA members receive higher wages on a Sunday. They also receive even higher wages for work on public holidays.

However, as retail shop trading hours have expanded the SDA has negotiated workplace agreements that have a higher rate of pay for work on Sundays and significant

But the SDA believes it’s only fair to pay workers public holiday rates on Easter Sunday, not their normal Sunday rates.

That’s why the SDA will be pushing for the legislation to change to remove the historical anomaly and make Easter Sunday a public holiday.

SDA members deserve the choice to take time off or fair compensation on Easter Sunday, just like everybody else.

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FREE SDA MOVIE NIGHTS SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas invites you to the

CHOOSE YOUR CINEMA AND TIME Cinema

Date

Time

Cinema

Date

Time

Salisbury Hoyts Cinemas

Thursday, 22 May 2014

6.30pm

Mt Gambier Oatmill Cinema

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

6.30pm 6.45pm

TTP Hoyts Cinemas

Thursday, 22 May 2014

7.15pm

Whyalla Middleback Theatre

Monday, 2 June 2014

6.00pm

Noarlunga Wallis Cinemas

Friday, 23 May 2014

6.50pm

Pt Augusta Cinema Augusta

Monday, 2 June 2014

7.30pm

Marion Event Cinemas

Friday, 23 May 2014

7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm

Katherine Katherine Cinema 3

Wednesday, 4 June 2014

6.15pm

Mitcham Wallis Cinemas

3.20pm

Darwin Palmerston CMAX

Thursday, 5 June 2014

7.00pm

Saturday, 24 May 2014

Norwood Hoyts Cinemas

6.30pm

Darwin City Birch Carroll & Coyle

Friday, 6 June 2014

6.00pm

Saturday, 24 May 2014

Elizabeth Reading Cinemas

1.30pm

Darwin Casuarina Birch Carroll & Coyle

Saturday, 7 June 2014

5.50pm

Sunday, 25 May 2014

Gawler Gawler Cinema

2.15pm

Broken Hill Village Silver City Cinema

Wednesday, 11 June 2014

6.30pm

Sunday, 25 May 2014

West Lakes Reading Cinemas

6.00pm

Riverland Chaffey Theatre

Wednesday, 18 June 2014

6.45pm

Monday, 26 May 2014

Arndale Greater Union

Monday, 26 May 2014

6.45pm

COMING SOON:

Mt Barker Wallis Cinemas

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

6.30pm

Victor Harbor Victa Cinema

Tuesday, 27 May 2014

7.00pm

HURRY!

Tickets are limited and on a first-in, first-served basis.

UNTIL SOLD OUT!!

Alice Springs, Port Pirie and Port Lincoln

HOW TO ORDER YOUR FREE TICKETS

(Two tickets per member)

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Phone the SDA office on freecall 1800 806 398 SDA Members News Autumn 2014 l page 9

YOUR EBA UPDATE

Ready to bargain this year Sonia ROMEO SDA Assistant Secretary

Protecting your wages and conditions is more important than ever and the SDA will be hard at work negotiating new Agreements for several companies throughout this year.

SDA Assistant Secretary Sonia Romeo chats with Pamela Scott and Zoe Crossley from Woolworths Marion

The SDA sits down with your employer to make sure that you receive fair and regular pay rises and the best possible entitlements such as annual and sick leave, parental leave and breaks.

Coles Supermarkets and Liquor negotiations are set to kick off in the coming months.

Negotiations have begun for a new Agreement for our Masters members.

Harris Scarfe, Reject Shop, Specialty Fashion Group and Suzanne Grae will also have their Agreement up for negotiation this year.

It will also be a big year for our members who work in warehousing, with Big W Monarto

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DC negotiations underway and Woolworths DC negotiations planned for later this year.

Assistant Secretary Sonia Romeo is reminding members to take time to be involved in the survey process if your EBA is being negotiated.

“Keep an eye out for surveys and information about your EBA or get in touch with us if you have a question,” says Sonia.

“The SDA negotiates with employers for you. That’s why it’s so important for you to have a say about what you like or don’t like about your Agreement.”

“Your feedback is valuable to us and this is your chance to be heard.”

Negotiations in 2014 • Coles Liquor • Coles Supermarkets • Masters • Harris Scarfe • Specialty Fashion Group • Suzanne Grae • Reject Shop • Big W Monarto DC • Woolworths DC

For all your wages and conditions, visit sda.com.au.

Joe DE BRUYN SDA National Secretary-Treasurer

ABBOTT cuts your superannuation Not only is the Abbott Government trying to take away your penalty rates, they are also attacking your superannuation.

The SDA understands how valuable your superannuation is, good super savings means more money for when you retire but the Government has proposed changes that puts your superannuation at risk.

Workers aren’t only going to lose the money, they will also lose the interest this money would otherwise have earned in their superannuation account over the years.

greatly reduce the retirement savings of each Australian worker by thousands of dollars.

Deferral of Increased Super

A Tax on your Superannuation

The SDA welcomed the previous Labor Government’s reforms to increase superannuation from 9 to 12 per cent that benefited millions

The SDA opposes these proposed changes because they are unfair to our members who deserve to receive increases to their super and peace of mind that their retirement savings are secure.

The Government has announced it intends to impose a 15 per cent tax on employer contributions of

A deferral of higher superannuation contributions will greatly reduce the retirement savings of each Australian worker by thousands of dollars. superannuation for workers earning up to $37,000 per annum.

This tax would cost each affected worker up to $500 each year in their superannuation account.

The tax is levied each year which means the cost to each affected worker will quickly reach thousands of dollars.

of working Australians but the new Government has announced it intends to defer this increase.

The Government will defer the progress of employer contributions for each worker for two years, the current contribution is 9.25 per cent.

This two year deferral of higher superannuation contribution will

There is also no gurantee that this deferral will not be extended.

The Government is also trying to abolish the School Kids Bonus worth $410 for primary school students and $820 for a secondary school student.

This is taking cash out of the pockets of ordinary Australian parents who are hard pressed to make ends meet each year.

The Abbott Government is attempting to make cuts to your entitlements that we work hard to protect and improve in our work every day - but the SDA will continue to fight to get the best wages and conditions for you.

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Kiara ROBINS

Hair and Beauty Organiser

Work in Hair and Beauty?

The SDA answers your questions Alongside of retail, fast food and warehousing, it’s a little known fact that the SDA is also the union for hair and beauty workers.

This role presents a unique challenge for the SDA because unlike most other companies that the SDA deals with, the pay and conditions for employees in the hair and beauty industries are almost entirely drawn from the Hair and Beauty Industry Award 2010.

The Hair and Beauty Industry Award covers over 7,500 employees in South Australia, including those working as hairdressers, beauticians and nail technicians. This year, the Hair and Beauty Award will undergo the 4 yearly modern award review.

Should I get paid extra for working on the weekends?

Yes. The Award provides for penalty rates to be paid for work completed on both Saturdays and Sundays.

However, the penalty rates applicable

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vary depending on the times that you work. If you have a query about the penalty rates that you receive for weekend work, you should contact the SDA to discuss your individual circumstances.

Is my employer allowed to ask me to work through my lunch break because the salon is too busy?

No, employers may not deny employees their break because there is not enough staff. All employees must be allowed a meal break of 45-60 minutes after 5 hours work.

However, by mutual agreement this can be shortened to 30 minutes.

Remember that it’s important to take breaks to replenish fluids, eat and relax from the pressures and routine of what we’re doing.

I’m on a part-time contract, is it ok for the employer to change my roster on a weekly basis?

One of the benefits of being a part-time employee, is that you are entitled to have a regular roster, which should be reasonably predictable. A part-time roster should be an agreement made in writing between the employee and the employer. Any agreement to vary the regular pattern of work must be made in writing, before the variation occurs. The SDA can assist members who have queries about their rosters, and are happy to attend any meetings with you if a problem arises.

If you would like further information about your specific circumstances, contact the SDA on 8139 1000. The SDA is always there to help any of our members working in hair and beauty with a workplace issue.

Negotiating for you in the warehouse!

Donald BLAIRS

SDA Industrial Lawyer

Unfairly dismissed

Coles worker is

REINSTATED The SDA knows dealing with problems such as underpayments and unfair dismissals can be complicated and that’s why we have a team of Industrial Lawyers on hand to provide free legal advice and representation.

Earlier this year the SDA ran an unfair dismissal case in the Fair Work Commission on behalf of our member Gary Homes, an employee at Coles DC Edinburgh Parks.

The judgment handed down

by Senior Deputy President O’Callaghan, found that Mr Homes’ dismissal was ‘harsh, unjust, and unreasonable.’

Coles were also ordered to reinstate Mr Homes and compensate him for lost wages for the time following his dismissal.

The SDA is happy to report that Mr Homes has now returned to work at the Warehouse.

If you would like specific information about your rights at work, call the SDA Office on 8139 1000.

2014 will be a big year for our warehouse members, with Big W Monarto DC and Woolworths DC Enterprise Bargaining Agreements both up for negotiation.

The Big W Monarto DC negotiations are already underway and Woolworths DC negotiations will start later in the year.

SDA Industrial Lawyer, Donald Blairs says this is an important time for warehouse members to really think about the workplace conditions and entitlements in their EBA. The negotiation process is your chance to improve the terms and conditions that apply to you. It might be more money or improvements to conditions such as leave or rostering provisions.

"Try to think of instances in the last three years or since the current EBA was put in place, where you encountered a problem with a certain part of the Agreement.”

It doesn’t matter how big or small the problem was.

Members have the opportunity to let us know these problems during the survey process and it’s crucial that you include your experiences in your feedback.

“The SDA will always fight for what is best for our members, but we want to hear from you so that we know exactly what you want in your EBA.”

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C The following lucky SDA members have each won a $100 SDA Education Scholarship courtesy of SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas.

The list of winners includes SDA members who are currently studying or SDA members who are parents of a student.

“These Education Scholarships are yet another way SDA membership is great value for money,” Peter said.

“I hope they help our members and their families with the increasing costs of education and ease the burden a little for each Cheques and every ing will be arriv winner.”

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Q&A

SDA Union Rep Amy Hayes looks after the Mid-North and Spencer Gulf area including Clare Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Roxby Downs and the Copper Triangle.

Kathryn!

Kathryn VON DER BORCH

A co-worker is repeatedly messaging me on Facebook. Is this appropriate?

SDA Information Officer

I’m unsure about toilet breaks.

Can I only go to the bathroom when I’m on my rostered break or can I go at any time?

You have the right to go to bathroom as needed and this also applies to getting a drink of water. You shouldn’t feel uncomfortable about asking to take a toilet break while you are at work.

An employer should not tell you that: •

You have to wait until your scheduled break to go to the toilet

•

You don’t have a right to go if you’re not working a long enough shift to get a scheduled break

If you are working alone, there should be provisions in place that allow you to go to the bathroom. For example, you should be able to close the shop and place a sign up that says ‘back in 10 minutes’.

No, not if it makes you feel uncomfortable or harassed.

Social media has become part of our daily lives but it’s very important that it doesn’t impact on our working life.

There are steps you can take to prevent social media from causing problems in the workplace, such as: •

Don’t add co-workers as friends on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Kik or Twitter

•

Use privacy settings that restricts what co-workers can see on your profiles

•

Block the person so they can’t contact you anymore.

Remember that bullying and harassment by a co-worker can happen on social media too, not just face to face in the store.

Cyber bullying includes slandering, blackmailing, spreading rumours, excluding, harassing, threatening, or insulting someone.

If you feel uncomfortable or harassed by the messages, you should raise it with your store manager.

Whether you’re at the check-out or stocking shelves, if you need a toilet break it’s important to tell your manager or supervisor that you are leaving the work area before you go.

Don’t write back in a manner that could also be classified as bullying or better still, don’t respond at all. You should always keep the messages or take screen shots of them as a record.

It’s not ok for your employer to deny giving you a toilet break when you need one. This puts your health at risk and may impact your ability to work effectively.

Never ignore bullying at work or online, we can help to resolve the problem – contact the SDA on 8139 1000.

Need one-on-one advice?

Telephone the SDA office or contact me and I’ll be able to help you on the phone or put you in touch with your experienced SDA Union Rep. Or you can email me at enquiries@sda.com.au

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Enrol in 2014 SDA courses on sda.com.au Delegate Training Schedule APRIL

AUGUST

Introductory Delegate

April 1 & 2

DC/Warehouse - Industrial Law, EBAs & WorkCover

April 8 & 9

Bullying & Harassment Briefing Course

August 26 & 27

SEPTEMBER

M AY Woolworths Supermarkets EBA Briefing

May 20

Big W - EBA Briefing

May 21

Bunnings - EBA Briefing

May 22

JUNE Workplace Organising for Delegates

June 11 & 12

Introductory Delegate

June 17 & 18

J U LY Retail Delegates - Industrial Law, EBAs & WorkCover

Workplace Health and Safety for Delegates

Sept 2 & 3

OCTOBER Coles Supermarkets - EBA Briefing

October 1

Kmart - EBA/KNA Briefing

October 2

NOVEMBER Introductory Delegate

Nov 5 & 6

Southeast Delegates Course

Nov 18 & 19

Broken Hill Delegates Course

Nov 25 & 26

July 29 & 30

HSR Training Schedule M AY

HSR Level One

5 Day Course

May 6-8 & 13, 14

J U LY

HSR Level One

5 Day Course

July 1-3 & 8, 9

HSR Level Two

3 Day Course

July 15-17

HSR Level Three

2 Day Course

July 22-23

SEPTEMBER HSR Level One

5 Day Course

Sept 9-11 & 16,17

OCTOBER HSR Level Three

2 Day Course

Oct 8-9

HSR Level Two

3 Day Course

Oct 14-16

HSR Level One

5 Day Course

Oct 21-23 & 28, 29 Carolyn Gray and Tina Price attending Delegate training.

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Aemon BOURKE

SDA Training Officer

Charmaine Leggett (Health and Safety Rep) and Tammy Wilczek from Target Reynella

Training opportunities in 2014 The SDA Training Centre has a full schedule of training courses available to our members throughout 2014.

This year, for the first time, Delegates and HSRs can register for their courses online at sda.com.au.

Delegates and Health and Safety Reps (HSRs) are offered a wide range of courses to help improve or refresh their skills for dealing with workplace issues on the shopfloor.

“It’s important that Delegates and HSRs receive the best possible training on a range of issues, so that they can assist their fellow workers when a problem at work arises,” said SDA Training Officer Aemon Bourke.

That’s why the SDA provides paid training for Delegates and HSRs in South Australia, Broken Hill and the Northern Territory.

HSRs can take comprehensive workplace health and safety training across the HSR One, Two and Three courses. We also cover a variety of topics for our Delegates including an introductory course, industrial law, WorkCover, bullying and harassment as well as training for companyspecific EBAs.

“I would encourage all Delegates and HSRs to come along to a training course this year, whether it’s your first one or just to refresh your knowledge since your last course,” said Aemon.

For more information about our training or to register for a course, visit sda.com.au.

Are you an SDA Delegate or Health and Safety Rep? REGISTER FOR YOUR TRAINING COURSE

ONLINE NOW

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sda.com.au Your wages and conditions at your fingertips

A NEW face in the NT After six years representing our members in the Northern Territory Union Rep, Kent Rowe is moving on from the SDA. As many of our members in Darwin would know, Kent is an Organiser who is always happy to help and always with a big smile.

He has been committed to fighting for better wages and conditions for every single one of our members in the Territory.

We thank Kent for being a valuable member of our SDA team and wish him all the best in the future.

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Stepping in to take over from Kent is Matt Ellis. Matt has spent the last six years with the SDA as one of our Health and Safety Officers.

His understanding of industrial relations and experience dealing with workplace issues, especially in the health and safety area, will greatly benefit our members across the NT. If you would like to get in touch with Matt, you can contact him on 8948 0566.

REST,

PUTTING MORE MONEY

into your retirement savings

By Joe De Bruyn SDA National Secretary-Treasurer

REST earns an outstanding 19.7% in 2013 The REST Core investment strategy earned an outstanding 19.7% in the 2013 calendar year.

When your super fund has a good earnings year this means more money for when you retire.

Together with the REST Diversified investment choice option which earned 20.2% for the year, it put REST at the top of the table of 61 funds in investment earnings.

uary, 2014

ABC News, Tuesday 21 Jan

This was the first time a super fund had won both prestigious awards on the one occasion.

The 61 funds are Balanced Funds, and have 61% to 80% of their money invested in growth assets.

The Fund of the Year award is given to the super fund that provides the best cumulative value for its members.

The REST Core investment strategy earned 10.7% per annum over the previous 5 years, and 8.4% per annum over the previous 10 years.

The Pension Fund of the Year is awarded to the super fund that gives the best value for members in their retirement.

REST has a proven track record of delivering great results for our members.

For the 11th year in a row REST has retained the highest rating Platinum award, another reason to trust REST with your superannuation.

REST wins Super Fund of the Year On top of excellent earnings, last October REST was also awarded Fund of theYear and Pension Fund of the Year at the Super Ratings awards.

Do you know where all your super is?

Around 11 million people make up Australia’s workforce but they

have over 30 million superannuation accounts.

This is because when you change jobs, your new employer pays super contributions to a different fund compared to your old employer.

It’s important to consolidate all your super accounts into one to avoid being charged fees for each account.

Before you do consolidate your super, look into what insurance cover you have in each super fund to make sure that there is no loss of cover that may occur from putting all your super into one account.

If you have questions about your superannuation, contact the SDA for further advice.

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Supporting you in tough times

While redundancies in the retail industry are rare, unfortunately they do happen.

However, as with any other workplace problem, no matter how big or small, the SDA is behind you every step of the way.

Being made redundant is an incredibly difficult situation to face and it can be overwhelming to think about your finances, finding a new job and supporting your family. But that doesn’t mean you have to go through the process alone.

If you are made redundant, the SDA can assist you by: • Attending meetings with you and your employer • Clarifying what entitlements are owed to you • Providing confidential advice and support Recently both David Jones and Spotlight have made a number of employees redundant, which has affected some of our members in South Australia.

‘We were disappointed by these redundancies but we were there to

Monique CHETTLE

Industrial Lawyer

provide support and advice and do anything we could to help members through a devastating time” said SDA Industrial Lawyer Monique Chettle.

The SDA had an Industrial Lawyer and Union Rep on site to help make sure that each of the affected workers received all of the entitlements that were owed to them.

If you need specific advice about what to do if you are made redundant, call the SDA on 8139 1000.

Keeping in touch is easy

Hotline hours 8.30am - 9pm WEEKDAYS 9am - 5pm SATURDAYS 11am - 5pm SUNDAYS SDA Telephone Hotline

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Remember, no problem is too big or too small to bring to the SDA’s attention. Always contact us early if you have a problem or need advice!

SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas

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20 of family fun! years

Over 10,000 SDA members came along with their families to our 20th Family Fun Day at the Adelaide Zoo.

For the past 20 years the SDA has invited all of our members to the free annual family friendly event, and it gets bigger and better every year.

What started out as a small gathering for shop assistants under the rotunda inside the Zoo has grown into the

biggest event put on by a single union in Australia.

For the first time this year, the SDA offered afternoon sessions over Saturday and Sunday so that members could enjoy the free sausage sizzle, rides and face painting on the weekend.

“It’s a great chance for members to enjoy some well-deserved time off with their family, especially for retail workers after a flat out Christmas period in stores,” said SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas.

Peter said the SDA has a long history of providing benefits for members outside of the workplace because we understand how important it is to take some time off to relax every now and then.

“Zoo Day is by far the most popular event the SDA puts on, it was great to see so many of our members enjoy an afternoon out with their family and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year,” said Peter.

Once again this year, we ran the popular Plasma TV competition. Hundreds of SDA members gathered on the lawns on Saturday and Sunday to see if they were a winner!

LUCKY WINNERS OF A FREE PLASMA TV! Anne Mather Big W Golden Grove

Emily Hearne-Hellon KFC Reynella

Rossana Carbone Woolworths

Pictured: SDA Secretary Peter Malinauskas with TV winner, Emily Hearne-Hellon from KFC Reynella.

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