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Spotting opportunities and building resilience
Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Jayne Brady speaks to the FDA about the lessons…
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Launch of “Is hybrid working?”, an FDA report
As we launch our new report looking at hybrid working in the civil service, the FDA’s…
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Name changer: Ethnic Minorities into Leadership
Conference Chair and FDA member Sal Naseem explains why the event has adopted “a more inclusive…
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“Everybody has leadership potential”
The FDA speaks to First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford about his relationship with the civil…
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The FDA’s joint legal challenge given green light
The FDA and 10 other unions have been granted permission to challenge the government’s regulations on…
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Welsh Government’s move to hybrid working “opens up opportunities”, says the FDA
FDA National Officer for Wales Gareth Hills talks to the BBC about the benefits of hybrid…
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Fast Streamers prepare for industrial action
The FDA’s Fast Stream section is preparing to launch a statutory postal ballot on strike action…
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Williamson allegations shows Sunak must appoint ethics adviser
The FDA argues that allegations against Gavin Williamson shows the Prime Minister must appoint an independent…
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Reversals on job cuts and Fast Stream welcomed but concerns remain
FDA welcomes reversal of “intellectually flawed” job cuts plan but questions how the government will match…
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Braverman’s reappointment highlights double standards over national security says Penman
The FDA have highlighted the double standards of reappointing Suella Braverman as Home Secretary less than…
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FDA at TUC Congress 2022
TUC calls on Prime Minister to abandon destructive approach to civil service job cuts
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Baby Loss Awareness Week: New guidance adopted in IPO
FDA member Mike Warner shares his lived experience of miscarriage and subsequent campaigning for a new…
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FDA and Institute for Government debate restoring trust in politics
At an event at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman joined…
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Ethnic Minorities into Leadership comes to London
Register today for the FDA’s in-person conference on 20 October 2022, which will offer hands-on advice,…
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Join your union and have your say on pay
FDA Fast Stream reps Simon and Natasha on the campaign for better pay, and why there…
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FDA and Institute for Government examine the systems of standards in public life
The FDA’s joint event with the independent think tank at Labour’s party conference explored ways of…
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Growth plan highlights “the huge importance” of the work of HMRC
Responding to the Chancellor’s announcement, the FDA called for a firm assurance on staffing levels to…
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The FDA joins legal challenge against government’s new regulations on use of agency workers during strikes
The FDA is “proud” to join other unions in legal challenge to protect the right to…
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FDA polling highlights benefits of flexible working
The FDA has published the results of polling we commissioned from Public First.
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Scholar departure “an ideological purge” says FDA
The FDA reacts to the dismissal of Tom Scholar as Treasury Permanent Secretary
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Job Advert: FDA Head of Organising and Learning
Your chance to be part of the fastest growing union in the UK, defending public servants…
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2022 Wendy Jones Award winner: Grace Oduja
“It’s in my DNA to help”: Grace Oduja reacts to winning award that recognises equalities work.