Standing up for civil servants
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ARC: Don’t blame HMRC civil servants for no-deal preparations stumbling block
Responding to Sajid Javid’s recent letter to Sir Jon Thompson, ARC reminds the new Chancellor that…
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Penman warns “self-styled disruptor” Cummings of “the realities of running government”
The FDA General Secretary also reminded Boris Johnson that he will be accountable for “any failure…
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Our letter to party leaders
The General Secretaries of the FDA and Prospect have written to party leaders, asking them to…
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The Smith Institute launches report on civil service impartiality
The FDA-commissioned report features essays from individuals across the political spectrum.
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FDA defends civil servants from attacks from across the political spectrum
As well as being quoted on the cover of the Times and writing an opinion piece…
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Penman: The Government must publish details of no-deal Brexit
The General Secretary argues it’s time for confidentiality to be laid aside in his latest Civil…
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Barry Snelgrove named 2019 Wendy Jones Award winner
This year’s Wendy Jones Award has been presented to MoJ rep Barry Snelgrove for making both…
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Closing Friday: Last chance to take part in our Working Hours Survey
The FDA’s 2019 Working Hours Survey will close on Friday 31 May at 5pm, so please…
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FDA to NCA: Address pay or risk staffing crisis
The trade union’s pay review body evidence raises concerns about potential labour shortages.
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“Solitude to Solidarity”: Littlewood on the Manifesto for Justice
FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood writes for the Unions 21 blog about the Manifesto and the…
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Hilary Benn and Matt Chorley to speak at ADC 2019
Hilary Benn MP and Red Box Editor Matt Chorley have been confirmed as guest speakers at…
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On your case: Returning to work after a major accident
After a “potentially life-ending accident” led to difficulties at work, a Keystone member explains to Kay…
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Marching to a new BEATS
Neil Rider outlines the new civil service approach to recruiting, including its move away from competencies…
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The public trusts civil servants in testing times: Penman in CSW
The FDA General Secretary turns to the Ipsos-Mori Veracity Index in his latest Civil Service World…
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Working Hours Survey reveals the “false economy” of unsustainable workloads
The results for our 2018 Working Hours Survey tell the story of an overworked, under-resourced civil…
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We can’t allow justice to become devalued
FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood responds to Max Hill QC’s recent Justice Select Committee appearance.
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World AIDS Day: How FDA Convenor Barry Snelgrove and his MoJ colleagues raised £2,400
FDA Convenor Barry Snelgrove discusses his fundraising efforts in the MoJ and why it’s still so…
