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PDA Union clarifies some of the issues around claims being made by the Boots Pharmacists’ Association
Thu 3rd May 2018
In recent communications from the BPA, there are some statements which we believe are confusing regarding the reality of the BPA’s relationship with Boots. We believe it is important to let you have the facts.
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PDA Union calls on pharmacists to let their voice be heard
Thu 26th April 2018
With just 14 days until voting can start in the ballot of Boots’ pharmacists, the trade union behind the campaign is calling on every eligible employee to make sure they cast their vote.
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Why Boots Pharmacists should vote for an independent voice at work
Wed 25th April 2018
7,000 Boots pharmacists have their opportunity: the chance to vote for a better future and an independent voice at work
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2,780 Boots Pharmacists can make change happen
Thu 8th March 2018
The PDA Union have announced that they will need at least 2,780 votes in favour of terminating an agreement that prevents Boots employees from securing an independent voice at work. Then, the PDA Union can apply for recognition as the independent trade union working on behalf of Boots pharmacists.
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The PDA Union challenges Boots’ senior managers to do the right thing
Thu 22nd February 2018
After winning the legal argument in court over who qualifies to vote in the forthcoming ballot, the PDA Union have challenged senior managers at Boots to voluntarily listen to their employees who have asked for an independent trade union to obtain formal recognition at the company.
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Boots lose legal argument – Pharmacists proceed to secret ballot
Mon 19th February 2018
In the ongoing fight for pharmacists to secure an independent voice at work, Boots have failed to convince the courts to include senior management in the forthcoming ballot of pharmacists at the company. The next step should be the ballot itself.
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Collective Bargaining: Derecognition Determination of the Ballot Constituency
Fri 16th February 2018
The CAC (Central Arbitration Committee) have today issued their judgement following the hearing that took place on 19th January to determine the bargaining unit for the forthcoming ballot.
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CAC accepts application for derecognition of union
Thu 15th February 2018
PARKER AND ORS V BOOTS PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION AND ANOR, CENTRAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE
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Derecognition of the BPA – CAC to decide who votes in forthcoming ballot
Fri 26th January 2018
The Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) held a hearing on Friday 19th January 2018 to decide which pharmacists within Boots will be eligible to vote in the secret ballot.
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Derecognition of the BPA – PDAU meet with BPA
Tue 12th December 2017
On Friday 8th December 2017, PDAU representatives of the Boots pharmacists who have applied to derecognise the Boots Pharmacists Association met with executives of the organisation.