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  • PDA contributes to the STUC’s ‘Mon the Worker’s book launch

    Sun 26th June 2022 The PDA

    On 15 June 2022, the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) launched a memorial book titled ‘Mon the worker’s. The author of the book Daniel Gray invited PDA National Officer for Scotland, Paul Flynn to be part of a panel of contributors to the book. 

  • LloydsPharmacy member meeting held to celebrate one year on

    Sat 25th June 2022 The PDA

    The PDA Reps Network in LloydsPharmacy hosted a member meeting in June which celebrated over a year since the PDA gained recognition with the employer. Attendees were given an overview of the work undertaken and the successes achieved by the reps on behalf of members during this first year.  

  • Boots Newsletter – June 2022

    Fri 24th June 2022 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • PDA comments on CCA written evidence

    Fri 24th June 2022 The PDA

    The PDA is commenting on written evidence provided to the Westminster parliament’s Health Select Committee by the Company Chemists Association (CCA) which has recently been made public.  

  • NAWP requests nominations for upcoming elections

    Thu 23rd June 2022 The PDA

    Three positions are available: President, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary. Please see below for further details of the roles. 

  • Newly qualified pharmacist salaries at Boots

    Thu 23rd June 2022 The PDA

    The PDA Union is highlighting how newly qualified (NQ) pharmacist rates have increased over recent years. 

  • Pharmacy cancer referral scheme announced in England

    Wed 22nd June 2022 The PDA

    The PDA has responded to the proposal to roll out a community pharmacy-based cancer diagnosis pilot in England. 

  • Boots Pharmacists – Joint Statement on increased NQ salaries

    Wed 22nd June 2022 PDA Union

    The following joint statement from PDA Union and Boots was issued at 10:00 am on Wednesday 22 June 2022. 

  • Welcome to the June 2022 PDA Education update

    Tue 21st June 2022 The PDA

    Welcome to the June PDA Education update. PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. 

  • PDA supports CEPOW 2022

    Mon 20th June 2022 The PDA

    Wednesday 22 June 2022 marks the Global Day of Action to Climate and Employment Proof our Work (CEPOW). The PDA is supporting the day by encouraging pharmacists and pharmacy employers to discuss plans for resilience and sustainable business.  

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