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PDA Union and Boots update
Mon 24th September 2018
Read the latest update on the PDA Unions’ campaign to secure an independent voice at work for pharmacists at Boots.
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Bestway Panacea Holdings Limited: An unfair dismissal
Fri 21st September 2018
A court heard how Bestway Panacea Holdings Limited unfairly dismissed a member of staff and treated them unfavourably because of something arising as a consequence of a disability. They also failed to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate said disability.
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PDA report suggests action on grandparenting and educational standards of pharmacy technicians is required
Thu 20th September 2018
The PDA have released the third chapter of their pharmacy technicians report which shows that although 73% of pharmacy technicians on the 2017 GPhC register were admitted through grandparenting arrangements, the GPhC does not hold records of what assessments were conducted by the RPSGB as to the suitability of the qualifications of individual pharmacy technicians during the grandparenting process.
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PDA Union & Boots Update: ACAS talks end without agreement
Tue 18th September 2018
Two sets of talks facilitated by the government’s conciliation service, ACAS between high-street chemist Boots and the independent pharmacists’ trade union PDA Union have ended without agreement. Following a ballot of 7,000 pharmacists in June, in which 87% of voters favoured changes to the trade union arrangements for pharmacists at Boots, the PDA Union are now following a legal process to become the recognised independent voice of pharmacists at the company.
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LLoyds Pharmacy Bonus Payments
Fri 14th September 2018
A number of PDA Union members at Lloyds Pharmacy are receiving advice from the union about the company's request that they "re-pay" the bonus payments which they were recently paid.
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PDA release second chapter of Pharmacy Technicians Report
Fri 7th September 2018
The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association) have released the second chapter of a highly anticipated pharmacy technicians report that assesses the current roles and capabilities of pharmacy technicians in the UK.
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Hospital trainee pharmacist (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) Insight – Autumn 2018
Mon 3rd September 2018
The trainee pharmacist (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) training year is a time of crucial importance for aspiring pharmacists. The transition from novice pharmacy graduate through to a registered pharmacist requires hard work, a committed tutor and a supportive learning environment. Read our latest Insight magazine for more information.
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Financial statement to members – 2018
Fri 31st August 2018
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 President, General Secretary and any other members of the National Executive Committee.
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Assett Chemist Ltd: Unfair dismissal
Tue 21st August 2018
The unanimous judgment of the Employment Tribunal was that the unfair dismissal complaint was well-founded.
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Independent voice at work another step closer for pharmacists at Boots
Fri 17th August 2018
The Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) have formally accepted the application by the PDA Union to be recognised by Boots. This is the latest development in a lengthy process to secure negotiations over pay, hours and working conditions on behalf of pharmacists. The legal process continues.