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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The FDA believes that public services should represent the people they serve. We are dedicated to promoting equality for all and to fighting all forms of discrimination, bullying, harassment and victimisation.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
Everyone is entitled to be treated with dignity and respect. The ability to live and work without prejudice is a fundamental right, regardless of your background, identity and experiences. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is integral to the work of the FDA.
The FDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, 2024-26 sets out how the union is focused on improving our members’ working lives, for fairness and equality in the workplace and beyond.
Our work on EDI
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee
The FDA’s work on equality is co-ordinated by our Executive Committee’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Sub-committee (EDIC). The committee meets four times a year to discuss union policy and work on equality issues.
Professional development
We’re proud to host a number of events in partnership with Dods, including Ethnic Minorities into Leadership and Women into Leadership. Held across the country, these conferences feature speeches, workshops and networking opportunities, designed to equip delegates with the tools they need to progress their careers. Members benefit from greatly discounted tickets to these events.
You can find guidance for reps and members on equalities topics in the members’ portal. Log in to find guidance including advice on workplace adjustments, the menopause and becoming an equality rep in your workplace.
Latest news in EDI
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FDA rejects Reform’s “nonsensical” claims on EDI spending
The FDA has rejected claims made by Reform UK that £7 billion could be saved by cutting Equality Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, despite the most recent Cabinet Office review showing civil service EDI spending was around £27 million.
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FDA delegation attends TUC Black Workers’ Conference 2025
In April, the 2025 TUC Black Workers’ Conference took place at Congress House in London, attended by a delegation of FDA members. The conference is part of a series of equality conferences held by the TUC, which also includes the Women’s Conference, Disabled Workers’ Conference, and LGBT+ Conference.
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FDA attends TUC Young Workers’ 2025
This March, an FDA delegation attended the annual TUC Young Workers’ Conference in Congress House, London.