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Pharmacists owed thousands in ‘wages theft’
The union for employee pharmacists is preparing legal actions to recover thousands of dollars owing to those who have been underpaid Professional Pharmacists Australia says it is “putting pharmacy owners …
Guild’s actions ‘increasingly desperate,’ says PPA
PPA says the Pharmacy Guild is making “increasingly desperate attacks” on the King Review Professional Pharmacists Australia says it is concerned about the potential impact on the sector of what …
Transformed profession deserves greater pay
The union for employee pharmacists is preparing detailed submissions and evidence of changes to the way pharmacy is practised, for the Fair Work Commission. PPA has already submitted an outline …
Do you work through lunch breaks?
With many readers saying they are not paid for skipping breaks, the Pharmacy Guild reminds employers of their legal responsibilities Earlier this month, PPA sent out a reminder that it …
The week in review
A look at the last week in pharmacy news All eyes may have been on Washington this week as we watched the surprise election of Republican nominee Donald Trump to …
Chemist Warehouse pay under investigation
The Fair Work Ombudsman has confirmed it is looking into employee wages within the CWH network The popular discount pharmacy chain is again facing questions about its payment practices. Fairfax …
Poll: do you work through lunch breaks?
Are you getting the breaks you need in the workplace? Earlier this week, PPA reminded employee pharmacists that it is illegal to force pharmacists to routinely work through lunch breaks, unless …
Chemist Warehouse grilled on low pay
The employee pharmacists’ union has highlighted that pay rates in discount pharmacies are lower than average, following its review of Chemist Warehouse’s submission to the King Review. In its submission, …
Debate highlights workload problem: PPA
A lively debate between the PSA and SHPA earlier this week is a good reminder that pharmacy working conditions matter to patient care whatever the setting, says union spokesperson PPA’s Matt …
How can pharmacy raise pay rates?
There’s no doubt wages for pharmacists have become dismal – to the point where many are considering leaving the profession But what can be done about it? AJP ran a …
Let’s move beyond the turf wars
Pharmacists’ union calls for reform in its 79-page submission to the King Review In publicly releasing its submission to the Review of Pharmacy Remuneration and Regulation, Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) …
Most pharmacists want CPA negotiations to change: poll
Pharmacists are dissatisfied with the way Community Pharmacy Agreements are negotiated, an AJP poll reveals Earlier this month, AJP ran a poll asking how you feel the CPAs should be …