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Meet the President: Vicky Johnson
The FDA’s new president, Vicky Johnson, has been a civil servant since 1986, but originally had…
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Taking time for yourself
FDA rep Claire Bottomley tells Kay Hender how her own experience helped her to learn the…
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Legal challenge over COVID-19 appointments
The FDA has given evidence as part of a legal challenge regarding high-profile government appointments being…
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FDA response to the public sector pay ‘pause’
General Secretary Dave Penman has said the public sector pay ‘pause’ “shows just how little the…
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Outcome of the Ministerial Code investigation into the Home Secretary
FDA calls for “an independent and transparent process where bullying and harassment allegations against ministers can…
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FDA Cymru: Yn cefnogi amgueddfeydd a llyfrgelloedd Cymru
Mae FDA Cymru yn parhau i ymgyrchu i ddiogelu dyfodol Amgueddfa Cymru a Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru,…
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FDA Wales: Supporting Welsh museums and libraries
FDA Wales is campaigning to secure the future of the National Museum of Wales and the…
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Fast Stream pay settlement: What it means for you
Following Treasury approval and pay negotiations the FDA Fast Stream Section Committee has voted to recommend…
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Petition for Justice: “Access to justice is a fundamental right and it must be protected” says FDA
The FDA has sent its petition for justice to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak,…
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FDA Learn launches new ‘switch off sessions’
FDA Learn has launched a new series of ‘Switch off sessions’, offering an introduction to hobbies…
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Black History Month: In conversation with David Lammy
David Lammy MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Justice, has joined FDA General Secretary Dave…
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FDA Wales calls for parties to commit to sustainable funding for Welsh cultural institutions
The FDA, with the other unions representing staff in the National Museum of Wales and National…
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Unions call for full return to hybrid working in Parliament
The FDA, jointly with Prospect, has written to the Speaker of the House of Commons calling…
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FDA rejects Defra’s “bargain basement” pay offer
The FDA has requested a meeting with the Secretary State at Defra after members rejected the…
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Patel investigation: Penman writes to PM over delays
FDA General Secretary calls for urgent decision on investigation into bullying allegations against the Home Secretary
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Northern Ireland ministers must not “put partisan interests ahead of effective government”
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has described it as “extraordinary” and “astonishing” that the First and…
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Looking after your mental health: five useful resources
Equality Officer Victoria Jones shares advice and resources to help support you – individually and as…
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Treasury Public Sector Pension Consultation FAQs
Assistant General Secretary Lucille provides a guide to members on the Treasury’s consultation on pensions.
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Jules Goodlet-Rowley wins 2020 Wendy Jones Award
Jules Goodlet-Rowley has been named as the winner of this year’s Wendy Jones Award after being…
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Civil service pensions update
Assistant General Secretary Lucille Thirlby provides an update on the FDA’s response to the Treasury consultation…
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Unions call for ‘commitment to collaborate’ on NIHP transition
11 organisations that represent staff in PHE have written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock, calling for…
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Penman praises outgoing Treasury Solicitor for ‘representing the very best’ of the civil service
Responding to reports that Sir Jonathan Jones had resigned as Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal…
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Returning to workplaces
Outcomes rather than gestures should drive these decisions and the FDA will ensure that, where staff…
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‘You’re still more likely to see a man in an SCS role’
Equality Officer Victoria Jones highlights significant diversity figures from the recently-published civil service statistics.
