Bernie Smith

We join the @ituc in calling for solidarity with workers and trade unions in Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion. See how you can help below: ⬇️ ow.ly/ooo650YkjjY

Amazon will do just about anything to polish its image - except, of course, provide its warehouse workers with fair pay, decent conditions, or any respect.

When Amazon attacks the rights of workers anywhere, it's a call to action for workers everywhere. Solidarity with @UniforTheUnion workers in Delta, BC, fighting for a fair collective agreement. Together, we'll #MakeAmazonPay!

"At the end of the day, Amazon broke the law again, got caught red-handed, has to pay over a million dollars." Solidarity w/@UniforTheUnion workers organizing in B.C. They're finally getting the pay bump #Amazon gave non-union warehouses. #MakeAmazonPay cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

🇦🇺 Australian parliamentarians are joining workers and unions to send a clear message to Amazon: enough is enough. It’s time to #MakeAmazonPay.

🚨 Big win for workers in 🇦🇺! Unions won an ethical conduct clause blocking companies guilty of union-busting from public contracts. Congratulations @SDAunion! A model for the world! #MakeAmazonPay uniglobalunion.org/news/aus-union…

Statement from the NSW Premier.

#MakeAmazonPay fair taxes. This week in Australia the “Taxation (Multinational - Global and Domestic Minimum Tax) Imposition Bill passed. A small step to make companies like Amazon pay fairer taxes.

This Black Friday think before you click the link. Amazon is not a good corporate citizen. Make Amazon pay fair taxes. Make Amazon pay attention to worker safety. Make Amazon listen to workers collective voices. #MakeAmazonPay

ANZAC Day is the only Public Holiday with half-day trading restrictions. So we're changing that. It means veterans and their families can commemorate the day without having to run off to work at 1PM. It just makes sense.

We’ve officially passed new laws that can give police the power to scan people for knives in crowded areas like shopping centres and train stations.

Big news for young workers today ! The SDA is filing our application in the Fair Work Commission to remove junior rates for 18 & 19 year old workers in retail, fast food & pharmacy. Our message is clear: if you’re of adult age you should be paid an adult wage.

#Breaking UNION WIN: Vic Premier @JacintaAllanMP today announced new laws to be introduced that increase the penalties for customer abuse and violence. Congratulations to all of the @SDAunion members who have campaigned for years for these new laws 💪#NoOneDeservesAServe #NODAS

Our statement on yesterday’s tragedy at Bondi Junction.

The Easter message is clear: Retail workers deserve to feel safe at work. Be respectful and kind to retail workers. ARA CEO Paul Zahra joined NSW Minister Sophie Cotsis, Bernie Smith from the SDA, Safework NSW and frontline retail workers to address this issue.

Happy Easter. Shops will be busy. Customers must respect retail workers. In NSW there are serious consequences for customer abuse. No one deserves a serve ⁦@SDAunion⁩ ⁦@Sophiecotsis1⁩ ⁦@ChrisMinnsMP⁩ ⁩ ⁦@SafeWork_NSW⁩ ⁦@retailaustralia⁩ #no das

Super on paid parental leave is a huge step towards achieving gender equality, reducing the gender pay gap & will make a genuine difference. The SDA has campaigned for this for many years alongside other unions and we’re proud to see this change for the better become a reality.

“Businesses have got to do the right thing by their workers & realise that the productivity gains needs to be shared fairly” - @BernieSmith16 @SDAunion campaign for 5 weeks annual leave continues after securing more leave at Big W, IKEA, Bunnings & Apple shorturl.at/uwzJX