PDA Union

• PDA calls on all pharmacists to unite in efforts to secure union recognition at Superdrug

  Tue 14th January 2025 The PDA

  The PDA has called upon more than 39,000 members to unite with those at Superdrug to help the latest group of pharmacists to secure union recognition at their employer.  

• Boots Pharmacists’ Association joins the PDA family

  Tue 24th December 2024 The PDA

  From 1 January 2025, the Boots Pharmacists’ Association became part of the PDA Union. Existing members automatically transferred to become members of the PDA Union, joining thousands of other PDA members who are working at Boots, and so increasing the size of that group.  

• Five Years Already!

  Tue 10th December 2024 The PDA

  Gordon Finlayson, Chair of the PDA Workplace Reps in Boots gives a personal view of the first five years of the PDA being the recognised union for pharmacists and trainee pharmacists at the company.  

• PDA Union responds to management’s message to Superdrug pharmacists

  Mon 9th December 2024 PDA Union

  The PDA has seen a document shared with pharmacists by a Superdrug management representative during the last week of November 2024.  

• Important update for pharmacists employed at Superdrug

  Sat 30th November 2024 The PDA

  In response to many requests from pharmacists employed at Superdrug, the PDA Union is attempting to secure trade union recognition at the company. This would include negotiating pay, terms and conditions, improving health and safety and addressing workplace issues. 

• PDA Union joins NHS National Staff side and Joint National Council

  Fri 29th November 2024 The PDA

  The PDA is incredibly pleased to report that following an agreement with other NHS trade unions, the PDA Union has joined the NHS Staff Side which in turn allows the PDA to participate in the NHS National Joint Council, the body responsible for overseeing and agreeing changes to Agenda for Change (AfC). 

• PDA Union publishes summary of recent achievements

  Fri 29th November 2024 The PDA

  Following the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the PDA Union has published an infographic to inform members of its work and successes from April 2023 to March 2024. 

• Trade Union recognition for Superdrug pharmacists

  Fri 27th September 2024 The PDA

  In response to requests from PDA members employed by Superdrug, the PDA has begun the process of securing trade union recognition for pharmacists working for the company. 

• Financial statement to members – 2024

  Mon 1st July 2024 PDA Union

  Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amended), the PDA Union is required to circulate to all members key financial information along with details of the salary and benefits provided to the General Secretary and any other members of the National Executive Committee. 

• PDA works closely with the STUC to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland

  Fri 17th May 2024 The PDA

  Last month, the PDA attended the STUC Congress 2024 to progress three motions that aim to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland.  

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