FDA in UK Parliament
FDA represents House staff in Bands B and above
The FDA is an independent, member-led union. We are politically neutral and spend all our resources on representing our members’ interests, giving them a strong, pragmatic voice in the workplace.
We provide workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in the Houses of Parliament in roles such as clerks, researchers, and support staff. The FDA represents House staff in Bands B, A, and SCS.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our members in Parliament.
The FDA campaigns tirelessly to create a safe working environment for our members on the Parliamentary estate – achieving significant victories in the introduction of risk-based exclusion and the creation of the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme. We also advocate for a full decant of the estate as the safest, quickest, and most cost-effective way to restore Parliament and make it safe for staff.
Jawad Raza
National Officer
Jawad is the National Officer with responsibility for the Houses of Parliament.
“I am listening”
Interview with Director of the UK Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme, Thea Walton, about creating more transparency, learning from those unhappy with how they’ve been treated and ultimately, why a culture change in Parliament is necessary to make a real difference.
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.
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.
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.
Join the FDA today
By joining the FDA, you’ll be standing alongside more than 23,000 other members who believe that public services – and the people who deliver them – matter.
Latest news
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“Parliament shouldn’t have had different rules to every other workplace”
Why MPs’ recent vote to introduce risk-based exclusion at the point of arrest – giving House authorities the power to exclude MPs accused of sexual or violent offences from the Parliamentary Estate – is so significant
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Not holding back: Interview with Harriet Harman
Kay Hender speaks to Mother of the House Harriet about her four decades in politics, including helping to create the Equality Act, being thrust into the media spotlight as Chair of the Privileges Committee and her plans after stepping down as an MP.
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“Significant victory” for FDA members: MPs vote to introduce risk-based exclusion at the point of arrest
FDA welcomes MPs vote to introduce a formal mechanism to risk assess any MP at the point of arrest.