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Employers’ report into pharmacy workforce challenges does not address their basic responsibilities
Fri 4th June 2021
A disappointing report from the three major community pharmacy employer bodies ends with nine recommendations for others to act, but fails to include a single commitment about what the employers will do.
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PDA UNION – 2021 AGM Calling Notice
Mon 24th May 2021
Due to the continuing pandemic, the PDA Union annual general meeting will once again be held virtually via video link on 24th June 2021, if you wish to participate you need to register before close of business on Tuesday 22 June.
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PDA statement regarding pharmacist vaccination sessions in Glasgow and Greater Clyde
Mon 17th May 2021
There have been reports of anomalies in the booking system for Covid-19 vaccination sessions in the Glasgow and Greater Clyde health board area, and allegations that some pharmacists may have used technology to secure multiple shifts ahead of others.
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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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IWMD: Reminding everyone why safety at work is so important
Thu 22nd April 2021
The PDA is encouraging members to take part in an International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) activity that will help remind everyone why safety at work is so important. IWMD takes place on 28 April and is a global tribute to those who died at work.
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STUC welcomes the PDA Union to the Scottish trade union family
Tue 20th April 2021
The 124th STUC conference has heard of an increase in affiliated membership over the past year, boosted by the announcement that the PDA Union, representing 32,000 pharmacists across the UK, has affiliated to the trade union umbrella organisation for Scotland.
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PDA call on employers to support exam candidates once results are announced
Sun 18th April 2021
The GPhC have confirmed that provisionally registered pharmacists who do not pass their assessment will be removed from the register at 09:00am on Thursday 29th April 2021.
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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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Northern Irish trade union movement supports pharmacist campaigns
Fri 16th April 2021
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is now formally supporting PDA campaigns for pharmacists following the PDA's participation in the ICTU 2021 Biennial Delegate Conference
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PDA urges pharmacists to stay safe and take adequate rest breaks
Sat 10th April 2021
Proper rest breaks are an important element of maintaining a safe environment for patients and helps to protect the health and wellbeing of workers.