The SDA acknowledges that it is every
woman's right to have equal opportunity in all
spheres of employment, particularly in relation
to promotional advancement.
Equal Opportunity programs which promote,
develop and maintain non-discriminatory
employment and promotion practices are
necessary to ensure a genuine employer
commitment.
We call on all employers associated with the
retail industry to recognise and realise their
responsibilities by the formulation, promotion
and enactment of equal employment
opportunity policies and programs.
What is Equal Employment Opportunity?
Equal employment opportunity (EEO) means that all employees have the right to be treated equally in all aspects of their jobs.
Equal employment opportunity should be available in all areas of employment including recruitment, job allocation, promotion and access to all benefits and opportunities.
Current laws make it illegal for your employer to discriminate on the grounds such as sex, race, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual preference or parental status.
What Does It Mean To You?
Although women make up the majority of shop floor employees, men outnumber women two to one in management positions in the retail industry.
The SDA is committed to ensuring that women are given the same opportunities as men in all aspects of their employment in the retail industry, including access to training and promotion.
Have you ever felt you were denied a promotion to management because you were a woman? Do you believe that women have equal access to training and extra hours in your workplace? These and other aspects of workplace discrimination are areas in which the
SDA may be able to help you.
What The SDA Can Do
Equal employment opportunity laws are there to help and protect you. As a union protecting employees in the retail industry, the SDA strives to enforce these laws by making sure employers are meeting their responsibilities.
The SDA will do everything within its power to assist you to achieve equal employment opportunity.
The SDA is already helping you with areas which affect your ability to be treated equally at work through enterprise agreements and regular discussions with companies. Some examples are:
- Improving job security.
- Career development and training.
- Achieving a better deal for employees with family responsibilities through greater access to flexible hours and family leave.
- Preventing sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination.
- Encouraging merit-based recruitment and promotion processes.
Where To Go For Help
The SDA is available for confidential consultations, and any advice or help our members might need.
If there is a problem or a company is not meeting its obligations, our trained staff will see that you are given your rights to equal employment opportunity.
But remember - we're unable to help you unless you let us know that there's a problem. If you have a problem, contact your local SDA Branch.
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