Boots pharmacists and pre-registration graduates had the opportunity to vote yes for a better future, and an independent voice at work. The postal ballot ran for five weeks from Monday 4 February, with a deadline for completed ballot papers to be received by noon on Monday 11 March 2019.
The PDA Union was formed by pharmacists, for pharmacists. Our focus has always been on protecting and improving professional autonomy, working conditions and employment terms for pharmacists and we know Boots pharmacists want us to be recognised so that we can improve their working experience.
In order to achieve a legal decision that requires the company to recognise the PDA Union, the ballot result must be a majority of “YES” votes, and the number of “YES” votes must be at least 40% of those entitled to vote (approximately 2,800 votes).
Latest articles about our campaign for Boots Recognition
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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.
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Thu 24th October 2024
The PDA
Following a buy-out of the Boots Pension Scheme benefits, the PDA is urging all members who worked for Boots in or before 2010 and accrued benefits in the scheme to raise complaints under the internal dispute procedure.
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Thu 29th August 2024
The PDA
Following last year’s successful negotiations between the PDA Union and Boots UK, pharmacists working at Boots have now received a non-consolidated £750 pro rata payment.
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Mon 29th July 2024
The PDA
Keeping you informed of PDA Union activities within Boots.
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Mon 15th July 2024
The PDA
The PDA has been advising and assisting members with benefits in the Boots Pension scheme, the closed final salary scheme subject to a buyout by Legal and General.
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Fri 7th June 2024
The PDA
The PDA Reps in Boots recently hosted a member-exclusive event on how to request an in-year pay increase. The evening was hosted by reps Nav Bhogal, Jayesh Ladva, Nicola Rees and supported by Darren Ayres.
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Thu 7th March 2024
The PDA
Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots.
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Fri 16th February 2024
The PDA
The PDA has provided a further update to members as the initial tranche of complaint responses are received from Boots.
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Thu 15th February 2024
The PDA
In recognition of the mounting concerns and queries surrounding the launch of the Pharmacy First Service (PFS) in England, the PDA Reps Network at Boots hosted a member meeting on 29 January. Nearly 200 Boots members attended to seek clarity and guidance on navigating the challenges posed by the rapid introduction of this new service.
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This page has links to emails and articles about the response to the Boots Pension Scheme claiming that retirement between 60-65 years old without a reduced pension was a discretionary benefit.