The SDA Woolworths Agreement 2019: What You Need to Know
The SDA Woolworths Agreement 2019 is a four-year agreement that sets the terms and conditions of employment for over 100,000 workers at Woolworths stores throughout Australia. The agreement was negotiated between the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees` Association (SDA) and Woolworths, and came into effect on March 1, 2019.
So, what does the SDA Woolworths Agreement 2019 mean for workers at Woolworths? Here’s a breakdown:
Pay Increases
The agreement provides for pay increases for all workers, including casuals, over the life of the agreement. The first pay increase occurred on March 1, 2019, with subsequent increases scheduled for March 1, 2020, March 1, 2021, and March 1, 2022.
Penalty Rates
The agreement also includes provisions for penalty rates, which are additional payments for working outside of normal hours. These rates vary depending on the time of day and day of the week, and can be as high as double time for some shifts.
Hours of Work
The agreement sets out minimum and maximum hours of work for full-time and part-time employees, as well as provisions for flexible working arrangements and overtime.
Leave Entitlements
Workers covered by the agreement are entitled to various types of leave, including annual leave, personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave, and maternity/paternity leave.
Training and Development
The agreement provides for training and development opportunities for workers, including paid training time and access to training programs.
Job Security
The agreement includes provisions for job security, such as redundancy pay and consultation before any major changes to employee roles or hours of work.
Union Rights
The SDA Woolworths Agreement 2019 includes provisions for union rights, such as access to workplaces and protection against discrimination for union members.
Overall, the SDA Woolworths Agreement 2019 is a positive development for workers at Woolworths, providing for pay increases, penalty rates, leave entitlements, training and development opportunities, and job security. If you are a worker at Woolworths, it is important to familiarize yourself with the terms of the agreement and how it affects you.
