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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…
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“Fix the system, not the people who don’t fit”
PSM – and FDA President Vicky Johnson – report from our first ever Virtual Women into…
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“Every day I see the difference we make for millions of people across the country”
Permanent Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions Peter Schofield discusses how his department rose…
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Ministers must not scapegoat civil servants over Greensill scandal
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has criticised the government for its response to news that former…
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Internship at the FDA
For the first time, the FDA will be recruiting an intern this summer, to provide experience…
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FDA calls for further government support for museums, as V&A announces revised restructure plans
The FDA, Prospect and PCS have welcomed the museum’s announcement that it is rethinking its curatorial…
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“Progress has been made but there is significant work still to be done”– FDA responds to racial disparities report
Responding to the publication of the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, FDA…
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World Autism Awareness Week: Breaking down barriers for autistic young people
Michelle Collard explains why it’s more important than ever to raise awareness and highlight the issues…
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“A slap in the face” for civil servants: FDA responds to publication of Pay Remit Guidance
FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge has responded to the publication of the Civil Service Pay…
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FDA welcomes COPFS pay offer following campaign for pay parity
The FDA has received a pay offer from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service to…
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Nominations open for FDA Impact Award 2021
The nominations for the 2021 Impact Award are now open – you can put in nominations…
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FDA welcomes Scottish Parliament inquiry recommendation of an independent complaints process
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman responds to the publication of the report of the Committee on…
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Unions and networks
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones on the FDA’s work with departmental or cross-government staff networks.
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Dunlop Review welcome but “misses a crucial opportunity to recommend a fully independent process”
The FDA broadly supports the recommendations of Laura Dunlop QC’s review into the Scottish Government’s handling…
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“Hyperbole has replaced debate or analysis” – Penman on the Salmond inquiry
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman defends civil servants called to give evidence to the Committee on…
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Ministerial Code “not fit for purpose”, Penman tells Standards Committee
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has given evidence to the Committee on Standards in Public Life,…
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“Fix the system, not the people who don’t fit”
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate our first ever virtual Women into Leadership event.
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Sir Philip Rutnam: Statement on employment tribunal claim
Sir Philip Rutnam, the former Permanent Secretary at the Home Office, has issued a statement after…
