Scotland
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FDA tells MSPs uncertainty around jobs regarding future of new education body has been “very difficult”
The FDA has expressed concerns over job security, pay and a long hours culture to the…
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There to be challenged
STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer speaks to Kay Hender about our responsibility to encourage others and…
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Equal Value, Equal Worth: Fiona Eadie reflects on the historic COPFS pay deal
Secretary of the FDA’s Procurators Fiscal Section Fiona Eadie reflects on the historic pay deal achieved…
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FDA welcomes Scottish Government commitment to independent complaints process
FDA National Officer for Scotland Allan Sampson described the announcement as a victory for “all those…
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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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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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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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FDA criticises “double standards” of Salmond inquiry committee
General Secretary Dave Penman has responded to press reports regarding the costs of support for civil…
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Penman condemns “reckless and destructive” attacks on Leslie Evans
General Secretary Dave Penman has defended the Permanent Secretary to the Scottish government against what he…
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BAME representation at the top: how do we get there?
Laura Gilbert speaks to three senior public servants about the work they’ve done to tackle discrimination…
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FDA to SNP: One civil service can serve two governments
At his fourth party conference of the season, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman spoke about the…
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Nicola Sturgeon: Why an impartial civil service is a strength for MSPs
The First Minister’s essay for the Smith Institute’s report on impartiality.
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Celebrating our centenary in Scotland
Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate 100 years of the FDA with an event…
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FDA warns Scottish Government pay policy could create barriers to recruitment
Scottish Government’s public sector pay policy 2019-20 “doesn’t truly value” the work of FDA members, says…
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Unions and Scottish Government cosign Fair Work agreement
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution Derek MacKay has signed a union agreement committing to…
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FDA Rep receives STUC lifelong learning award
FDA Rep Lisa McGuinness has been recognised by the STUC for her outstanding commitment and contribution…
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FDA tells Scottish Parliament that prosecution service faces ‘reliance on goodwill’
The Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee is taking evidence on the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service…
