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With politicians unwilling to govern, the NICS is left in an invidious position
As the Northern Ireland Budget is pushed through Westminster, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman warns that…
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Westminster bullying and harassment scandal: One year on
Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge looks at what has changed since Newsnight ran its “devastating” investigation…
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Leversidge in the House: Parliament must act now on bullying and harassment
Five months since Dame Laura Cox published her report on bullying and harassment in the House…
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House Commission must “stop dragging their feet” on sexual harassment policy
FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge responds to the Fawcett Society’s report on sexual harassment in…
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Barry Snelgrove: The FDA, LGBT+ rights, and me
The FDA Ministry of Justice rep describes his journey from closeted gay man to LGBT+ activist.
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DWP Branch AGM celebrates 100 years of the FDA
Colleagues from around the country joined members in Caxton House to take part in the DWP…
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LGBT History Month: Looking to the future
FDA member Caoilfhionn Toner writes about taking an FDA motion to the TUC LGBT+ Conference, the…
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FDA helps improve House of Commons staff’s workplace
As the Palace of Westminster literally crumbles, the FDA has submitted crucial evidence to make the…
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Women into Leadership: 500 women turning up to learn and to support each other
ARC President Paula Houghton describes her experience of chairing the Women into Leadership Cardiff conference.
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Why I HeartUnions
This HeartUnions week, FDA Fast Stream Section Equalities Officer Muneera Lula writes about unionism and being…
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A century of fighting for civil servants: Penman in CSW
The General Secretary writes on a hundred years of FDA achievements.
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100 years supporting and defending members
Watch our centenary video.
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Breaking stereotypes and aiding recovery: Why it’s time to talk about mental health
On Time to Talk Day, National Officer Jane Cockram – the FDA’s lead on wellbeing –…
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‘Swearing and mocking colleagues seemed unremarkable’: HMRC workplace abuse revealed
“The report will not have been easy reading for HMRC and does not shy away from…
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FDA opposes Treasury halting public sector pension scheme valuations
“The Treasury approach, yet again, seeks to crack a nut with a sledgehammer,” says Assistant General…
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Clare Moriarty: Redefining success
The Defra Permanent Secretary speaks about “positioning yourself as a leader” at our London Women into…
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Penman: Francois “seeks to undermine impartial civil service”
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman responds to ERG Vice Chairman Mark Francois’s attack on civil servants.
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Temporary departmental move? Check your payroll
The FDA is warning members who have volunteered to move due to Brexit to ensure their…
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Penman in CSW: Civil service chiefs’ morning of herding the Alpacas
Read FDA General Secretary Dave Penman’s latest column for Civil Service World, where he gives his…
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The FDA wins overtime for Government Legal Department
The union’s campaigning pays off as department agrees to compensate extra hours
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Institute for Government: is Whitehall’s workforce model broken?
FDA General Secretary responds to think tank’s report on civil service churn.
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BAME into Leadership: “Get to know ‘the game’ and its rules”
Former Executive Committee member Peter Green shares key messages from the Cardiff conference.
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Government should commit to pay settled status fee for EU civil servants
The FDA sees no reason why the Government should not commit to pay the settled status…
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FDA condemns Salmond’s “continual targeting” of Leslie Evans
Former first minister’s portrayal of a “personal vendetta” won’t wash, says FDA General Secretary Dave Penman.
