Hospital pharmacy technicians are invited to complete a survey on issues related to pay, and terms and conditions of employment. The results of this survey will help form a claim to be submitted on behalf of the group as part of local bargaining.  

A key feature of Public Service Agreement 2024-2026, local bargaining is a process that addresses collective issues specific to a grade, group or category. It offers groups the opportunity to access 3% of their collective pay to address issues that directly affect them. 

The survey was developed in collaboration with the National Association of Hospital Pharmacy Technicians (NAHPT), the national representative body for hospital pharmacy technicians. Together, Fórsa representatives and the NAHPT were able to outline priority issues facing hospital pharmacy technicians. The responses to this survey will determine the priority of each issue in the local bargaining claim. 

Fórsa national secretary Linda Kelly, underlined the unique opportunity available to members through local bargaining. She said, “This is your claim, let us know what is most important to you.” 

“It’s a great opportunity to give your opinion on pay and career structures. While the Public Service Agreement you approved by ballot last year outlined the local bargaining process, there is no automatic entitlement to the funds available without negotiation,” she continued. 

Hospital pharmacy technician members who wish to fill out the survey can find it here.

The survey is only open to Fórsa members. If you know a hospital pharmacy technician who is not a member and wants to have a say, let them know about the survey and direct them to join via our website.

The survey will close on Monday 10th March 2025 at 5pm. The results will then be considered by the committee to finalise the claim. Members will be updated as the claim progresses.   

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