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PDAU comment on industrial action in Prison Education
Tue 11th May 2021
The PDA Union are sending a message of support to UCU members working in prison education who are currently involved in industrial action. The PDA Union is also advising members working in prisons how to care for patients while respecting the strike action.
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Midcounties sell branches: PDA can support members when their employer changes
Thu 29th April 2021
Though a number of community pharmacies are closing, others are still being bought and sold which often means pharmacists may find they have a new employer. As an independent trade union, the PDA can provide support and guidance for members at what can be a worrying time.
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PDAU announce union network at Lloyds Pharmacy
Mon 26th April 2021
The PDA Union has announced the initial network of union representatives under the recognition agreement with Lloyds Pharmacy
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Covid-19 vaccination session rates in Scotland are indicative of a wider problem for pharmacists
Fri 16th April 2021
The PDA has continued to support locum pharmacists who have been subjected to changes in the arrangements for their role in providing Covid-19 vaccinations in Scotland.
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PDA members at Rowlands concerned as some told they will receive no pay increase
Thu 25th March 2021
The PDA is receiving calls from pharmacists at Rowlands that have concerns about the company's decision and communications regarding pay rates, including from some who claim that their Regional Leaders have just phoned pharmacists to tell them there will be no pay increase this year.
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Scottish Government tables 4% pay offer for NHS employees working in Scotland
Thu 25th March 2021
PDA Union describes offer as a significant improvement on the UK Government’s 1% but recognises it is still well short of expectations.
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Locums in Scotland advised of rights in instances of breach of contract
Thu 11th March 2021
The PDA is advising PDA locum members in Scotland about their contractual rights following complaints that a health board is cancelling booked vaccination shifts without notice.
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Locums in Scotland furious as NHS cancel their vaccination shifts
Wed 10th March 2021
PDA locum members in Scotland are furious after receiving NHS communications saying that the NHS is cancelling their scheduled shifts in the Covid vaccination programme and amending payment arrangements without any prior discussion
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PDA can support members when their employer changes under a “TUPE Transfer”
Sat 6th March 2021
Though a number of community pharmacies are closing, others are still being bought and sold which often means pharmacists may find they have a new employer. The PDA can provide support and guidance for members at what can be a worrying time.
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PDA announces Regional Committee Election Results
Fri 5th March 2021
Your Regional Committee is made up of elected members, pharmacists like you, from different sectors of the profession who collectively and individually have responsibility for recruiting, engaging and representing members in their region.