Why Boots Pharmacists should vote for an independent voice at work

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Boots pharmacists and pre-registration graduates will soon have a rare opportunity to gain greater influence over their working lives. Presently an agreement between Boots and the BPA blocks all pharmacists from collectively negotiating over important work issues. Shortly there will be a secret vote on whether to remove this agreement.

The PDA Union currently represents individual members in disciplinary or grievance hearings and has an excellent record in this area. Pharmacists tell us they want the PDA Union to collectively represent their interests to Boots and build upon this success. If the ballot is successful, pharmacists can choose to have the PDA Union secure bargaining rights over pay, hours and working conditions.

Market based pay, high workload, lunchbreaks and holiday allocation are some of the areas that concern pharmacists. Boots are not obliged to listen to what the BPA has to say. In previous legal proceedings Boots have confirmed that the company view ultimately prevails in its relationship with the BPA.

A legally binding collective bargaining agreement between Boots and the PDA Union would considerably strengthen the influence pharmacists have within the company and help protect and enhance their terms and conditions in the future. If this case with Boots and the BPA is successful, we can use this model across other pharmacies to help more people. #2780Pharmacists can make this change happen.