FDA in the Scottish Government
FDA represents Scottish Government staff in grades B1 and above
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Scottish Government.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our members.
The Scottish Government Section of the FDA has an elected Convenor, supported by a Section Committee and a National Officer.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the FDA in Scottish Government, 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 FDAConvenor@gov.scot.
Allan Sampson
National Officer
Allan is the National Officer with responsibility for employers both devolved and reserved across Scotland.
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Latest news
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Attacks on Scottish civil servants “having a corrosive effect on public trust”
FDA National Officer for Scotland Allan Sampson has called on ministers in the Scottish Government to defend their civil servants, after they faced accusations of bias following evidence given to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry.
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FDA welcomes Scottish Government commitment to independent complaints process
FDA National Officer for Scotland Allan Sampson described the announcement as a victory for “all those who have spoken out and fought to make it a better place to work”
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FDA welcomes Scottish Parliament inquiry recommendation of an independent complaints process
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman responds to the publication of the report of the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints.