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FDA calls for “comprehensive” pay reform at NCA “to build a workforce for the future”
The FDA has published its evidence to the National Crime Agency’s Pay Review Body.
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The Senedd needs a fully independent policy for dealing with bullying and harassment
FDA Wales has submitted evidence to the Senedd’s Standards of Conduct Committee’s consultation on Procedures for…
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Ministers have an obligation to protect the political impartiality of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, says FDA
General Secretary Dave Penman responds to the announcement of the suspension of Irish Sea border checks.
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Sue Gray made “right decision” to delay report
General Secretary Dave Penman said it was “clearly the right decision for Sue Gray to make,…
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Ministers fail to recognise that the world of work has changed, says FDA
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman said that the Prime Minister was failing to recognise “the innovation…
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“Dysfunctional” culture in No. 10 risks “damaging” civil service
Amid reports of repeated COVID rule-breaking in No. 10, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has stressed…
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Judgement handed down in FDA’s judicial review
Findings represent a clear rejection of the idea that there are different standards for ministers than…
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Cycles of challenges
Following his recent re-election as General Secretary, Beckie Smith talks to Dave Penman about culture wars,…
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“Be prepared to do things differently”
Chief Executive of Acas Susan Clews, talks to Scott Dobson about the lessons she has learnt…
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FDA condemns “vicious and orchestrated” personal attacks on Parliamentary Standards Commissioner
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has condemned “completely unacceptable” personal attacks on the Parliamentary Commissioner for…
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FDA welcomes Committee on Standards in Public Life recommendations for Ministerial Code reform
General Secretary Dave Penman welcomed the “comprehensive report”, which details “where urgent action is needed to…
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“If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re less likely to get your voice heard”
Tommy Newell speaks with London IOPC Regional Director Sal Naseem about working with the FDA on…
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FDA criticises Dowden’s “frankly insulting” comments on return to offices
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has accused the Conservative Co-Chair of pandering to the party faithful.
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Agenda for International Development
As we launch a brand-new section of our union, the Association for Diplomacy and Development, we…
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Unwillingness to address Vaz bullying at the time should ‘weigh heavy’ on Parliament, says FDA
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman said the IEP report “could not paint a clearer picture of…
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“My FDA colleagues have been a great source of advice, support, sympathy and laughs”
FDA Fast Stream rep Sarah Amis explains how being in the union has enabled her to…
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Mae angen proses newydd ac annibynnol ar y Senedd ar gyfer cwynion yn erbyn aelodau
Mae FDA Cymru yn galw am broses wirioneddol annibynnol i ddelio â chwynion am ymddygiad Aelodau’r…
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The Senedd needs a new, independent process for complaints against members
FDA Cymru|Wales is calling for a truly independent process to deal with complaints about the conduct…
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How the FDA fundamentally restructured Fast Stream pay
National Officer Steven Littlewood reflects on the historic Fast Stream pay settlement and how none of…
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“My colleagues and fellow FDA members are working flat out trying to deliver justice”
FDA Section Convenor Stephen Head talks about the benefits of being in the FDA, how it…
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FDA at TUC Congress 2021
FDA President Vicky Johnson calls for “immediate, no strings attached financial support” to support our cultural…
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‘Being in a union is fun’
Join your union for the comradeship, for being part of the bigger picture, and for making…
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FDA calls for new pregnancy loss policy
Equality Officer Victoria Jones has written to the Cabinet Office calling on Civil Service HR to…
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Responding to the FDA, Gove knocks down “unhelpful” commentary on home working
In a letter to General Secretary Dave Penman, Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove praised…
