FDA Fast Stream co-conveners Natasha Bloomfield and Alex Canning hosted a ‘Meet the union’ masterclass session. They provided attendees with in depth information about what union membership offers, including individual and collective representation, pay negotiations, member discounts and career development opportunities.
The FDA will also be in attendance at Base Camp on 30 September, and we will be hosting a number of online ‘Meet the union’ sessions over the coming weeks.
TThe FDA is the only trade union recognised by the Cabinet Office to represent Fast Stream civil servants. We welcome individuals from all Fast Stream schemes from policy to diplomatic service, finance to commercial, human resources to project delivery.
All Fast Stream members are offered the first six months of their FDA membership for free, with reduced subscription rates during their time on the programme.
As a member you will have exclusive access to FDA Learn, the union’s professional learning and development programme, with courses specialising in our key delivery areas: leadership and management, career development and support for job applications, wellbeing, and upskilling.
We have a number of FDA Learn courses specifically designed for Fast Streamers, designed to support you throughout your time on the scheme and beyond
How to get involved
For current FDA Fast Stream members there are a number of ways you can get involved with the union, including as an organiser, casework rep, and on the Fast Stream Committee. Taking on one of these roles can also form your corporate objective.
If you are interested in finding out more, get in touch at faststream@fda.org.uk.
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