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Penman calls for PACAC inquiry into role of SpAds
The FDA has called on the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) to investigate the…
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DFID staff need clarity on FCO merger plans
National Officer Allan Sampson has raised concerns that plans to merge the department into the FCO…
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FDA Lunchtime Lecture: Rebecca Lawrence
Rebecca Lawrence, Chief Executive of the Crown Prosecution Service, has delivered the FDA’s first virtual ‘Lunchtime…
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Carers in the civil service: Understanding how best to support you
The FDA has launched a survey for members and non-members with caring responsibilities to help shape…
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50 years on from the Equal Pay Act: Breaking the pay stigma
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones on why we need to talk about pay
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Flexible working and managing your mental health
This Mental Health Awareness Week, FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones shares how in these unprecedented times,…
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Civil service pay in 2020
Lord Agnew has responded to the FDA and indicated he wants to ensure that pay outcomes…
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Domestic violence: support and guidance
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones shares advice on the rising issue of domestic abuse.
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FDA and Prospect call for exceptional single pay settlement for civil servants
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman, along with his Prospect counterpart Mike Clancy, has called on the…
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Museums and galleries agree to pay full salary to furloughed staff
The FDA has secured agreements with museums and galleries across England and Scotland to ensure furloughed…
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FDA announces claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing against the Home Secretary
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has announced the commencement of legal action from former Home Office…
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FDA Learn builds new offer for members during coronavirus crisis
With the coronavirus public health emergency leading to all FDA staff moving to remote working and…
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Sisters standing strong: Reflections on TUC Women’s Conference 2020
As we mark the end of Women’s History Month, FDA Executive Committee member Margaret Haig reflects…
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Coronavirus: urgent risk assessments needed to ensure safety of courts
The FDA has welcomed steps to restrict physical court hearings but more needs to be done…
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Lessons must be learnt after Salmond trial, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has called for lessons to be learnt following the conclusion of…
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FDA calls for fair pay system at NCA
The FDA has published its evidence to the NCA’s Pay Review Body
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Coronavirus: Information on school provision for children of key workers
The government has released its definition of the parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19…
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Response to the Coronavirus public health emergency
General Secretary Dave Penman outlines the FDA’s response to the Coronavirus public health emergency
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Disability Survey: 83% feel they’ve faced barriers at work
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones outlines the results of the union’s recent survey of disabled members,…
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Civil servants deserve an independent complaints process
FDA members, and all civil servants, must have confidence that when they raise a complaint against…
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Standing up for civil servants – Dave Penman
The FDA has too often been a lone voice defending civil servants and the start to…
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Success in the House of Commons
Members in the House of Commons have been celebrating a huge win, as the House Commission…
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HeartUnions Week: ending harassment in the House of Commons
This HeartUnions Week, we’re joining the TUC’s call to end harassment at work and celebrating the…
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Abbott’s bullying comments demonstrate “blind political partisanship”, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has branded comments made by Diane Abbott as “ridiculous”, after she…
