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Dave Penman on how the FDA can remain politically neutral while helping to shape the future political landscape – and how members’ views are vital.
Wales TUC General Secretary Shavanah Taj on increasing diversity and representation, tackling sexual harassment and lessons from the Wales social partnership model.
Scott Dobson reports on the FDA's historic win on Fast Stream pay.
Director of the UK Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme, Thea Walton, talks to Tommy Newell.
Following the publication in April of the government’s Pay Remit Guidance for 2023/24, the FDA announced plans for a ballot on national industrial action on pay for the first time in 40 years.
After his employer failed to properly support his disability, which ultimately led to him not passing probation, FDA member Nigel* shares with Tommy Newell how the union helped change departmental policy to stop others experiencing the same issues.
The FDA’s Wendy Jones Equality Award and the Impact Award are presented each year at the union’s Annual Delegate Conference. Tommy Newell and Tom Nathan share details of this year’s winners and their work.
The FDA Comms team reports from the key speeches by Dave Penman, Pippa Crerar and David Gauke at this year’s Annual Delegate Conference.
The FDA's Duncan Woodhead says justice can only be served when police and prosecutors work together, and all parts of the system are properly funded and resourced.
Catch up on speeches from FDA General Secretary Dave Penman, former minister Rt Hon David Gauke, and Guardian Political Editor Pippa Crerar at this year's Annual Delegate Conference.
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Is hybrid working? An FDA report
The FDA recently launched it's brand new report on hybrid working. Find out more about the views of FDA members on the changing world of work, and the results of exclusive Public First polling.
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