Why join?
Why Fast Streamers should join
Fast Stream members get first six months of free FDA membership.
Fast Streamers get the first six months membership for free
The 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 generalist 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.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the FDA’s Fast Stream section, or if you are an FDA member with an issue or concern you would like to raise with your local reps, please drop us a line at faststream@fda.org.uk.
Benefits of joining
Support at work
We help with Fast Streamers’ specific workplace issues, such as exam failures.
Member discounts
You can save up to £692.04 per year with membership discounts on major brands like Apple and M&S.
Career progression
We help Fast Streamers develop their careers with high quality training.
What we’ve achieved
- In 2023, we won pay rises of up to 22.5% for Fast Streamers – the biggest uplift in the scheme’s history.
- In 2025, we built upon that historic two-year pay deal with a further 6.41% increase in Fast Stream second year pay.
- In 2022, our lobbying played a role in reversing the government’s decision to suspend the Fast Stream.
- The FDA secured many positive changes to terms and conditions, including faster accrual of annual leave and improved family-friendly policies.
- We also won Fast Stream civil servants the right to ballot in 2019, meaning for the first time ever, you can vote on pay deals.
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“A victory for all our members who voted for industrial action”
The FDA’s breakthrough on Fast Stream pay in 2023 saw members receive pay rises of up to 22.5%.
We lobby on your behalf and speak up for you
Public servants can’t always speak up for themselves, so we promote the positive work you do and combat falsehoods – wherever they come from.
We recognise Fast Stream civil servants aren’t always confident speaking out when they have a problem, but the Fast Stream Section is always happy to make the case on behalf of its members.
In 2022, our lobbying played a role in reversing the government’s decision to suspend the Fast Stream.
Memberships
How much do I pay?
Fast Stream and equivalent development schemes
| Period | Monthly cost |
| First six months | Free |
| After six months | £12 |
Member discounts
As soon as you become a member of the FDA, you are automatically eligible to access FDA Portfolio. The average FDA member could save up to £692.04 per year by using a handful of benefits available.
HELP
FAQs
The first six months of your membership as a Fast Streamer is free. After that, the membership costs £12 per month.
We collect subscriptions on a monthly basis.
In need of urgent support?
Login to your members’ area to find the contact details of your local rep.
Problems logging in? Call us on 020 7401 5555
Got a question about the membership?
Get in touch with our Membership Secretary at membership@fda.org.uk.
Fast Streamers get the first six months for free
All Fast Streamers are offered the first six months of their FDA membership for free, with reduced subscription rates during their time on the programme.