Wednesday 30 November 2011 - FDA takes industrial action

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For the first time in our 92-year history, FDA members are today taking strike action following a national ballot, as part of the TUC Day of Action on public sector pensions. It is already clear that there is strong support from FDA members for this action, joining several million other public sector workers in very different roles and areas of work in standing up for fair and sustainable pension provision.

FDA members are senior managers and professionals who take their responsibilities as senior public servants very seriously. All will have reflected carefully about this decision.

The FDA has not embarked on this action lightly. No union has worked harder to seek a negotiated settlement to the complex issue of reforming public sector pensions. We remain committed to finding a solution but to do so will take flexibility and compromise on all sides.

Committed and determined action by FDA members today can only help bring a negotiated settlement that bit closer, by demonstrating to the Government the strength of feeling FDA members have that a total reward package of a fair level of pay, together with a sustainable pension, is essential to maintaining the effectiveness of a civil service that can recruit, retain and motivate the very best.

Please visit our campaign page for more information and pictures of FDA members taking action today.