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Job Advert: FDA National Officer
An opportunity to join the fastest growing union in the UK.
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FDA condemns dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins over Mandelson vetting
The FDA has condemned the Prime Minister’s dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins, former FCDO Permanent Secretary, over the vetting of Lord Mandelson for his appointment as Ambassador to the United States.
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Never again
Following the unacceptable issues arising from the civil service pension scheme transfer to Capita, Adrian Prandle outlines the FDA’s ongoing work to ensure members get the support they need as quickly as possible.
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Shaping the world of work: Dave Penman on the challenges facing the civil service, and plans for his new term as General Secretary
Following his re-election, Dave Penman outlines the challenges of the next five years and his plans to improve the working lives of FDA’s members.
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Polanski’s call to abolish Ofsted “ignores the evidence”, says FDA
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman responds to Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Zack Polanksi’s call to abolish Ofsted.
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