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Knights Pharmacy acquires 20 branch multiple “Pearn’s Pharmacy” – PDA can support members when their employer changes
Mon 6th September 2021
Pearn’s Pharmacies, located in South Wales has been sold to Knights Pharmacy, creating a 90+ pharmacy multiple chain. As an independent trade union, the PDA can provide support and guidance for members at what can be a worrying time.
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Community pharmacists acting together to improve pay
Mon 23rd August 2021
For years, rates of pay for community pharmacists have been reducing in real terms, but by joining together to act collectively pharmacists now can take action through their independent trade union. This article outlines key outcomes secured by community pharmacists in recent years acting as a trade union and some of the additional options for action they now have available.
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Pharmacists highlight more unscheduled pharmacy closures
Tue 10th August 2021
In just one week, PDA members have submitted more than 50 reports of pharmacy contractors closing pharmacies.
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Employers’ representative bodies asked to work together to maintain safety standards
Wed 14th July 2021
The PDA has written to the three main community pharmacy employer bodies: AIMp, CCA and NPA to remind them of their members' responsibilities regarding safety and invite them to work together to ensure adequate safety measures across the sector in England.
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The PDA calls on community pharmacy employers to show leadership and require the wearing of masks in pharmacies
Tue 13th July 2021
The PDA is calling for urgent action by employers after the UK government confirmed the ending of compulsory Covid-19 safety measures in England on 19th July 2021.
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PDA Union welcomes award of George Cross to NHS employees
Mon 5th July 2021
NHS pharmacists are among those honored by HM Queen for their service during the pandemic.
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Pharmacists are being asked to switch pharmacies during the day
Mon 5th July 2021
The PDA is receiving a growing number of queries from members who report being pressurised by pharmacy multiple employers to close the branch they are working in part way through the opening hours and travel to open another branch later.
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PDA responds to news of Morrisons takeover
Sat 3rd July 2021
The PDA is responding to the announcement that Company Chemist Association member Morrisons has accepted a £6.3bn ($8.7bn) takeover bid by a US investment group led by the owner of Majestic Wine.
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Boots pharmacists prepare for 2021 pay talks
Thu 17th June 2021
PDA members at Boots are preparing for the 2021 pay talks with the company in the expectation of a far better deal than last year after the company formally recognised there is a potential crisis of recruitment and retention due to reasons including insufficient rates of pay.
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Stop “Fire and rehire”
Wed 16th June 2021
The PDA support a private member’s bill which has its first reading in Parliament today and hopes to outlaw the practice of “Fire and rehire” which is increasingly being used by employers to cut employee benefits.