The Derecognition and Recognition Processes

Derecognition

Recognition (following derecognition)

Points to note:

• The BPA may voluntarily agree to be derecognised at any point during the derecognition process, simply by tearing up its agreement with Boots.
• The ‘bargaining unit’ means the workers whose interests will be represented i.e. Boots pharmacists and pre-registration graduates.
• CAC means the Central Arbitration Committee, the government body responsible for overseeing the recognition of workers’ unions.
• The ‘negotiation period’ is for the PDA Union, Boots and the BPA to try to resolve matters without needing to continue with the formal process.
• Ballots will be successful if the majority who vote are in favour, which must comprise >40% of the bargaining unit.
• A secret ballot means that the voting choice of individuals will not be known by any interested party (the PDA Union, Boots or the BPA).
• Recognition of the PDAU may be automatic if >50% of pharmacists and pre-reg graduates are PDAU members at the time of the process.