We have an active branch that ensures members’ interests are promoted and protected – whether as a group or where one has a specific problem in the workplace. The FDA is seeing record levels of membership growth – people like you are joining. We provide a regular weekly summary of key issues to all members of the branch and are always interested in member feedback and contributions to the agenda for negotiation with employers and developing union policy. Get in touch at dwp@fda.org.uk We get involved in a whole range of issues affecting our members. Current top issues we are working on include:
There is plenty of material here on the FDA website about the benefits of membership, including our FDA Learn training courses and FDA Portfolio member benefits package, but if you want to talk through the specific reasons for joining in DWP, then contact your FDA branch committee at dwp@fda.org.uk. We are are always happy to talk to new (or existing) members!
DWP committee: David Howdon, Tim Knight, Alan Gribben, Neil Hickling, Sarah Kissack, Nick Smith
We look forward to welcoming you into membership
Matt Newman
National Officer
Matt is the FDA National Officer with responsibility for the DWP.
matt@fda.org.uk
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While these changes begin to address challenges identified by our members in the CPS, the union continues its call for increased CPS funding, in order to help tackle these crimes long-term.
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This week, the FDA attended the 2026 TUC Congress in Brighton. FDA delegates spoke to and moved motions on a range of topics, including the review of the civil service, supporting effective management, accountability and safe contracting in the NHS, and the importance of an evidence-led approach to regulation.
