The latest news from the PDA Union
This feature reports on two developments which could change the way pharmacists' relationship with Alliance Boots will function in the future.
Sainsbury's claim that following 'extensive research' that they are altering locum fees to reflect the market rate. PDA Union issues advice to members.
After 4 weeks of silence, Alliance Boots has confirmed in a letter received on 23rd May 2011, that it has rejected the wishes of many of its pharmacist employees who requested a group grievance to be conducted by their Union, on their behalf.
The PDA Union legal team has today issued further guidance and information to members affected by the Alliance Boots cuts to premium pay.
Alliance Boots has recently issued updated guidance to its managers and employees following a growing chorus of complaints, channelled through the PDA Union, about the pay cuts it planned to impose on June 1st.
The PDA has been contacted by a number of members regarding a leaflet entitled "Simplifying our Pay and Benefits at Boots" which they have recently received.
Before an employer changes an employee's contract they should enter into a formal consultation process. PDA is urging its members to respond if they believe that they have not been consulted.
The auditors report of the PDA Union for the year ending March 2009
Income and Expenditure Statement to members issued in connection with the Union's annual return for the period ended 31 March 2009 as required by Section 32A of Trade Union And Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992