Ever wanted to understand more about the BDA Trade Union, how it can support you and how you can support it? The BDA Trade Union is the unsung hero of the BDA, often not thought about until you really need it!
Our next webinar in our Strength in Numbers session will focus on your rights around flexible working and our campaigning work on the Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
We will be covering the following.
- How you can change your workplace policy on flexible working
- What are your rights on flexible working, and what upcoming changes are coming under the Employment Rights Bill
- We are working with our fellow health unions to campaign for an improved Agenda for Change pay structure.
Free for all BDA members
Speakers
Leandre Archer
Title: Chair of the Talk abut Flex Campaign and Head of Industrial Relations at Radiography Society
What they will cover: Will be covering the NHS Unions Flex campaign discussing the good practices and challenges around flexible working and provide an update on the current Get Ahead Flex Campaign. She will highlight the opportunities for BDA members to get involved and progress the flexible working culture within their own workplaces.
Bio: Leandre Archer originally trained and worked as a therapeutic radiographer at a number of Cancer Centres in the UK and brings valuable clinical insight to her leadership approach. In 2015, she became the SoR National officer for NI and held the post for 7 years before taking up her current role as Head of Industrial Relations and Membership at the Society of Radiographers. Leandre represents members’ interests at a national level. Her work includes contributing to national negotiations, shaping policy development, and engaging with key stakeholders to support and represent SOR members on both industrial and professional matters. A key area of Leandre’s work is her role as the NHS Staff Council trade union lead for the NHS Unions Flex Campaign, which promotes flexible working practices across the NHS and private sector. Through this collective campaign, she has championed progressive policies that support work-life balance, improve staff retention, and strengthen recruitment, helping to modernise working environments.
Sonila Ellahi, Director of Trade Union & Employee Relations at the BDA will provide an update on the pay campaign.
About the webinar series
The webinar is open to all members who simply want to find out what the BDA Trade Union is doing for them behind the scenes and what it can do to support during times of need. It will encourage members to get involved and demonstrate how being a rep develops skills, supports career growth and improves workplaces. The more members that get involved, the stronger the BDA will be as a professional association.
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