FDA in the Competition and Markets Authority
FDA represents CMA staff in grades HEO and above
The FDA is an independent, member-led union. We are politically neutral and spend all our resources on representing our members’ interests, giving them a strong, pragmatic voice in the workplace.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our CMA members.
Member benefits include:
- One-to-one employment advice and representation for workplace issues
- Access to legal advice during disputes with your employer
- High quality career development support and training through FDA Learn
- A range of discounts from insurance to gym memberships to days out
Duncan Woodhead
National Officer
Duncan is the National Officer with responsibility for the Competition and Markets Authority.
What the FDA can do for you
We are there when you need help at work
Whatever your workplace issue, we are here with one-to-one employment advice and representation to help resolve it.
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.
We support your career progression
Through our specialised masterclasses, conferences and online training, FDA Learn addresses a wide range of skills to help you progress in your career and maximise your potential.
Join the FDA today
By joining the FDA, you’ll be standing alongside more than 26,000 other members who believe that public services – and the people who deliver them – matter.
Latest news
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Calls for significant cuts to the NI public sector workforce risks “scapegoating” NICS
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has pushed back against calls for significant cuts to the public sector workforce in Northern Ireland.
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FDA responds to Reform UK plans for political civil service appointments
The FDA has responded to reports that Reform UK plans to replace permanent secretaries and directors general with political appointees, if elected to government.
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Government’s response to Home-Based Working Select Committee recommendations a “missed opportunity”
The FDA has criticised the government’s response to recommendations made by the House of Lords Select Committee on Home-Based Working.
