PDAU

PDAU signs agreement to represent pharmacists in NI GP federations

PDAU negotiate pay, leave, pensions and other issues for more than 300 pharmacists who work for GP federations

The PDAU wants talks with McKesson UK over plans to change the contracts of pharmacists at LloydsPharmacy.

PDAU demanding a 4.5% rate hike for Boots pharmacists and demanding that Northern Ireland-only rates are abolished.

The PDA Union and Boots UK agree a pay settlement for store-based pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists.

The PDA says “an increasing number” of pharmacists have concerns over the impact of PCNs on their employment.

The PDAU says it has secured pay increases and improved terms for pharmacists working at Boots from November 1.

A legal expert warns a quick change in law making it easier for trade unions to represent employees is unlikely.

Other large companies realise it is a matter of time before their pharmacists seek the benefits of being a member of a trade union.