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.
Robert Eagleton
National Officer
Robert is the FDA’s National Officer for the Fast Stream.
robert.eagleton@fda.org.uk
The FDA is the only union to bargain for Fast Stream employees.
Each year, the FDA helps members faced with workplace issues, such as:
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.
Helen
Fast Stream member
The FDA’s help was essential in overturning my Must Improve rating after a bad posting. Without the support and encouragement of the union I wouldn’t have felt able to challenge it.
Hasan
The FDA has been invaluable in ensuring that I received the reasonable adjustments I need to do the job.
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Whatever your workplace issue, we are here with one-to-one employment advice and representation to help resolve it.
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We fight for your pay, pensions and working conditions
We campaign and negotiate with employers on behalf of our members to ensure they have the resources required both to do their jobs and have a life outside the workplace.
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The FDA’s breakthrough on Fast Stream pay will see members receive pay rises of up to 22.5%.
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Robert Eagleton, the FDA’s National Officer for the Fast Stream, outlines why retention and pay parity are the key issues for Fast Streamers.
FDA National Officer for the Fast Stream Robert Eagleton took part in the Institute for Government’s (IfG) panel event, ‘How can the Fast Stream deliver more for the civil service?’.
FDA Fast Stream reps have been in Birmingham for Fast Stream Basecamp, welcoming new first year Fast Streamers, speaking to them about the union’s work and how to get involved.
