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International Workers’ Memorial Day 2022: Reminding everyone why safety at work is so important
Sun 24th April 2022
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don't die of mystery ailments, or in tragic "accidents". They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn't that important a priority. International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) 28 April commemorates those workers.
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PDA responds to employers’ admission that some pharmacy businesses are discussing a locum “blacklist”
Fri 8th April 2022
The PDA has responded to statements made stating that some pharmacy businesses are talking about “sharing intelligence and collectively blacklisting pharmacists.”
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ASDA Pharmacists may be impacted by hours reduction
Fri 1st April 2022
The PDA will be supporting their members to deal with any potential impact from a reported decision by Asda to reduce the operating hours in 80 of its pharmacies across England and Wales.
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Boots pharmacists’ employment concerns as details of proposed hours reductions are revealed
Sat 22nd January 2022
Some PDA members employed at Boots are raising concerns that despite verbal assurances that the company aim to minimise pharmacist job losses, they are being told that proposed changes will reduce their income if they remain with the company.
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Boots Pharmacists may be impacted by hours reduction
Tue 18th January 2022
Some pharmacists and other staff at Boots are being notified this week of changes to opening hours at their place of work, with local briefings taking place. The PDA are supporting their members to deal with any potential impact on their employment.
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Boots pharmacists need to join the union
Thu 6th January 2022
The PDA is reiterating its call for every pharmacist at Boots to join the PDA Union, to keep up to date with important matters that impact on working life, and to strengthen the collective voice of the profession within the company.
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Conclusion of 2021 pay negotiations with Boots UK
Mon 20th December 2021
Following a special meeting of the PDA Union National Executive Committee (NEC) on Friday evening, the 2021 pay talks with Boots UK have been concluded. The agreed settlement will now be implemented ASAP.
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The workforce impact of pharmacists working in Primary Care – what does the data tell us?
Wed 15th December 2021
The PDA shares data regarding the workforce impact of additional pharmacist roles in primary care and bust the myth that it has created a shortage.
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Boots Newsletter – November 2021
Fri 19th November 2021
Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots.
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Boots pharmacists pay talks at ACAS begin on 18 November
Thu 11th November 2021
The final stage of the 2021 pay talks for pharmacists at Boots begins on 18 November after no agreement could be reached by the two parties.