Why join?
Member subscription
FDA membership
Who is the FDA for?
FDA membership is available to staff in all government departments, agencies and arms-length bodies, from grades HEO to SCS.
The FDA is only recognised union for those on the Civil Service Fast Stream scheme, or equivalent training schemes. We represent those working for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at any grade.
We charge monthly subscriptions on a sliding scale, based on your salary and your grade. We collect subscriptions one month in arrears.
Memberships
How much do I pay?
Grade 7 and above
| Annual basic salary | Monthly cost |
| Up to £15,000 | £6.50 |
| £15,501 to £33,500 | £13.35 |
| £33,501 to £47,000 | £20.00 |
| £47,001 to £70,500 | £28.50 |
| £70,501 to £88,000 | £30.85 |
| More than £88,001 | £33.75 |
HEO, SEO and equivalent
| Hours per week | Monthly cost |
| Up to and including 24 | £8.00 |
| More than 24 | £16.50 |
Fast Stream and equivalent development schemes
| Period | Monthly cost |
| First six months | Free |
| After six months | £12 |
Associate membership
| Hours per week | Monthly cost |
| N/A | £3.99 |
Join the FDA today
By joining the FDA, you’ll be standing alongside more than 22,000 other members who believe that public services – and the people who deliver them – matter.