FDA in Scotland

FDA has a strong presence in Scotland

The union represents civil servants and senior professionals working for the devolved administration, Scottish Government-sponsored bodies and UK-wide departments based here.

We provide workplace representation, legal assistance, a bespoke career development programme and many other benefits to members, working collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our members.

Branches and sections are supported by the FDA’s dedicated National Officer for Scotland located at FDA’s office in Edinburgh.

We have also established a Scottish Strategy Group to bring together representatives from the devolved administration and UK civil service.

The main branches and sections are:

Care Inspectorate;
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service;
Education Scotland;
Scottish Government;
Scottish Parliament.

Allan Sampson

National Officer

Allan is the FDA’s dedicated National Officer for Scotland.

allan@fda.org.uk

What the FDA can do for you

We are there when you need help at work

Whatever your workplace issue, we are here with one-to-one employment advice and representation to help resolve it.

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We fight for your pay, pensions and working conditions

We campaign and negotiate with employers on behalf of our members to ensure they have the resources required both to do their jobs and have a life outside the workplace.

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We support your career progression

Through our specialised masterclasses, conferences and online training, FDA Learn addresses a wide range of skills to help you progress in your career and maximise your potential.

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Latest news in Scotland

FDA in your workplace

FDA tells MSPs uncertainty around jobs regarding future of new education body has been “very difficult”

The FDA has expressed concerns over job security, pay and a long hours culture to the Scottish Parliament, regarding the creation of a new education body in Scotland.
FDA in your workplace

There to be challenged

STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer speaks to Kay Hender about our responsibility to encourage others and why being in a trade union is like joining a gym.
FDA in your workplace Pay and pensions

Equal Value, Equal Worth: Fiona Eadie reflects on the historic COPFS pay deal

Secretary of the FDA’s Procurators Fiscal Section Fiona Eadie reflects on the historic pay deal achieved for members in COPFS and the success of the ‘Equal Value, Equal Worth’ campaign.

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