Why Fast Streamers should join
Fast Streamers get the first six months membership for free
The FDA is the only trade union recognised by the Cabinet Office to represent Fast Stream civil servants. We welcome individuals from all Fast Stream schemes – from generalist to diplomatic service, finance to commercial, human resources to project delivery.
All Fast Stream members are offered the first six months of their FDA membership for free, with reduced subscription rates during their time on the programme.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the FDA’s Fast Stream section, or if you are an FDA member with an issue or concern you would like to raise with your local reps, please drop us a line at faststream@fda.org.uk.
We improve your pay and conditions
The FDA is the only union to bargain for Fast Stream employees.
- In 2023 we achieved the biggest pay uplifts to the scheme in its history, winning one of the best pay deals we’ve seen in the public sector;
- Pay rises of up to 22.5%;
- We gained improvements in terms and conditions for those on the central schemes;
- We won Fast Stream civil servants the right to ballot in 2019, meaning for the first time ever you can vote on pay deals.
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“A victory for all our members who voted for industrial action”
The FDA’s breakthrough on Fast Stream pay will see members receive pay rises of up to 22.5%.
We are there for you when you need help at work
Each year, the FDA helps members faced with workplace issues, such as:
- Problematic performance appraisals;
- Relocations;
- Reasonable adjustments;
- End of Posting Reviews (EPRs);
- Development Trajectory Assessments (DTAs);
- Discrimination;
- Bullying and harassment;
- disciplinary charges and dismissal
We lobby on your behalf and speak up for you
Public servants can’t always speak up for themselves, so we promote the positive work you do and combat falsehoods – wherever they come from.
We recognise Fast Stream civil servants aren’t always confident speaking out when they have a problem, but the Fast Stream Section is always happy to make the case on behalf of its members.
In 2022, our lobbying played a role in reversing the government’s decision to suspend the Fast Stream.
Memberships
How much do I pay?
Fast Stream and equivalent development schemes
| Period | Monthly cost |
| First six months | Free |
| After six months | £12 |
Member discounts
As soon as you become a member of the FDA, you are automatically eligible to access FDA Portfolio. The average FDA member could save £692.04 per year by using a handful of benefits available.
Fast Stream members get first six months of free FDA membership
All Fast Stream members are offered the first six months of their FDA membership for free, with reduced subscription rates during their time on the programme.