Trade Unions

• Covid-19 vaccination session rates in Scotland are indicative of a wider problem for pharmacists

  Fri 16th April 2021 The PDA

  The PDA has continued to support locum pharmacists who have been subjected to changes in the arrangements for their role in providing Covid-19 vaccinations in Scotland.  

• PDA members at Rowlands concerned as some told they will receive no pay increase

  Thu 25th March 2021 The PDA

  The PDA is receiving calls from pharmacists at Rowlands that have concerns about the company's decision and communications regarding pay rates, including from some who claim that their Regional Leaders have just phoned pharmacists to tell them there will be no pay increase this year.  

• Scottish Government tables 4% pay offer for NHS employees working in Scotland

  Thu 25th March 2021 The PDA

  PDA Union describes offer as a significant improvement on the UK Government’s 1% but recognises it is still well short of expectations. 

• Locums in Scotland advised of rights in instances of breach of contract

  Thu 11th March 2021 The PDA

  The PDA is advising PDA locum members in Scotland about their contractual rights following complaints that a health board is cancelling booked vaccination shifts without notice. 

• Locums in Scotland furious as NHS cancel their vaccination shifts

  Wed 10th March 2021 The PDA

  PDA locum members in Scotland are furious after receiving NHS communications saying that the NHS is cancelling their scheduled shifts in the Covid vaccination programme and amending payment arrangements without any prior discussion 

• PDA can support members when their employer changes under a “TUPE Transfer”

  Sat 6th March 2021 The PDA

  Though a number of community pharmacies are closing, others are still being bought and sold which often means pharmacists may find they have a new employer. The PDA can provide support and guidance for members at what can be a worrying time. 

• PDA announces Regional Committee Election Results

  Fri 5th March 2021 The PDA

  Your Regional Committee is made up of elected members, pharmacists like you, from different sectors of the profession who collectively and individually have responsibility for recruiting, engaging and representing members in their region. 

• PDA reiterate call for everyone who works in pharmacy to be in a trade union

  Fri 26th February 2021 PDA Union

  In a week that two major pharmacy multiples have announced plans to cut other jobs, the PDAU has reiterated the call for everyone who is working to be in a trade union suitable for their role so that they can receive the support, protection and other benefits of being part of an independent trade union. 

• NAWP calls on employers to publish gender pay gap reports

  Wed 24th February 2021 The PDA

  The National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) says gender equality should continue to be treated as important and that there is no need for good employers to delay publishing their 2019/20 gender pay gap report until the new October enforcement deadline. 

• Locum and employed pharmacists should check arrangements for them to receive up to £500 government payment in Scotland and Northern Ireland

  Tue 23rd February 2021 The PDA

  Employers, in Northern Ireland and in Scotland, have been asked by their respective governments to provide information about how many eligible pharmacists, including locums, will receive up to £500 as a payment from government for their contribution in 2020 towards tackling the Covid pandemic. 

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