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Government must distance itself from “insulting and cowardly” comments on home working
The FDA has called for the Minister for the Cabinet Office to publicly distance the government…
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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…
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Justice cannot be reliant on goodwill, says FDA
The FDA has voiced concerns that courts can open for longer under ‘temporary operating hours’, as…
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“The last six weeks have really highlighted the diversity of the FDA’s work”
As he comes to the end of his internship with us, Dev Bahra reflects on his…
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“There are obvious consequences to ministers failing to implement urgently needed change” – FDA responds to SSRB report
The FDA has welcomed the Senior Salaries Review Body’s 43rd Report, published on 21 July 2021,…
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FDA to name and shame MPs who refuse to wear face coverings
Members of Parliament who ignore the Speaker’s advice to wear face coverings are willingly putting parliamentary…
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House of Commons returning to full capacity “downright reckless”
FDA National Officer Jawad Raza has criticised the plan for the Chamber to return to full…
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FDA criticises denial of “natural justice” in Boardman Inquiry
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has respond to concerns raised by Lady Heywood that the Greensill…
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HMRC Chief People Officer discusses future world of work with ARC members
Esther Wallington joined a panel discussion with Dave Penman to take members’ questions and discuss the…
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FDA General Secretary Election 2021
Dave Penman’s current term of office ends on 6 December 2021 and the FDA has to…
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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…
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Introducing the FDA’s new intern: Dev Bahra
Dev Bahra has joined the FDA for a six-week paid internship, where he’ll be focused on…
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Fast Streamers hear from New Statesman’s Stephen Bush and IfG’s Catherine Haddon at exclusive FDA event
New Statesman Political Editor Stephen Bush and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government (IfG) Dr…
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FDA responds to Declaration on Government Reform
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has welcomed the “tone of collaboration” in the Declaration on Government…
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The future world of work
FDA Assistant General Secretary Lucille Thirlby and National Officer Victoria Jones share new resources for members…
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Helping carers balance responsibilities and careers
As we mark the beginning of Carers Week 2021, Equality Officer Victoria Jones and branch representative…
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Shola Akinyamoju wins 2021 Wendy Jones Award
Shola has been recognised for her fantastic work championing learning opportunities for BAME civil servants.
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ADC 2021: Stronger than ever
Our first ever virtual ADC saw more members than ever before taking part in ADC business…
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FDA Annual Report 2021
It has been an extraordinary year for the FDA. Our members have been on the front…
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FDA calls for pay reform at NCA
The FDA has published its evidence to the National Crime Agency’s Pay Review Body, calling for…
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FDA welcomes decision to grant a full hearing for Ministerial Code judicial review
General Secretary Dave Penman has responded to decision of the courts to grant a full hearing.
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Green shoots
Created as a space for discussion of the environment, climate change and sustainability, the FDA has…
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Guiding principles
Christina McAnea became the first woman to lead Unison, the UK’s largest trade union, in early…
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Workplace bullying: share your experience
Equality Officer Victoria Jones explains why the FDA is asking members about their experience of workplace…
