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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…
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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…
