DELEGATE OF THE MONTH - MARYJANE O'DELL
"I became a store delegate to help people have a voice and to have a union presence in store" - Maryjane.
We’re working hard on many campaigns with our members.
Over 85% of workers are being abused while they work – that’s not ok.
This abuse impacts their physical and psychological health, with ripples felt across all aspects of their life.
Everyone has the right to a safe work environment.
Please check yourself when you check out, because NO-ONE DESERVES A SERVE.
The Take the Time campaign opposes attempts by retailers, their peak representative bodies and Australian governments to remove the protection for retail closures on key public holidays such as Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Anzac Day (half day).
Our weekend penalty rates are under threat. Add your voice to the call for penalty rates for weekend workers to be protected.
"I became a store delegate to help people have a voice and to have a union presence in store" - Maryjane.
Demoted after just 3 weeks in an assistant manager role because a new assistant manager was transferring from another store
When Frank applied for a store transfer, he never thought he’d have to fight just to protect his entitlements or that he’d need the support of his union.