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The Derecognition and Recognition Processes

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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.

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The Pharmacists' Defence Association is an appointed representative in respect of insurance mediation activities only of
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and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register No 307063)

The PDA Union is recognised by the Certification Officer as an independent trade union.

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