FDA in the Department for Transport
FDA represents DfT staff in grades HEO and above
The FDA provides workplace representation, legal assistance, career development and many other benefits to members working in Department for Transport (DfT) and its associated agencies and public bodies.
We work collaboratively and in partnership to improve the professional and public standing of our DfT members.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the FDA’s DfT branch, 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 dfe@fda.org.uk.
Helen Kenny
National Officer
Helen is the National Officer responsible for the Department for Transport.
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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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