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FDA Learn builds new offer for members during coronavirus crisis
With the coronavirus public health emergency leading to all FDA staff moving to remote working and the cancellation of face to face events, our FDA Learn team have been working hard to make sure our members still have access to high quality learning and training opportunities.
1st Apr 2020
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Coronavirus: urgent risk assessments needed to ensure safety of courts
The FDA has welcomed steps to restrict physical court hearings but more needs to be done to protect all those attending courts amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
27th Mar 2020
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Lessons must be learnt after Salmond trial, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has called for lessons to be learnt following the conclusion of the trial of Scotland’s former first minister, Alex Salmond.
26th Mar 2020
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FDA calls for fair pay system at NCA
The FDA has published its evidence to the National Crime Agency's Pay Review Body, calling for a comprehensive reform of the pay system.
24th Mar 2020
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HeartUnions Week: ending harassment in the House of Commons
This HeartUnions Week, we’re joining the TUC’s call to end harassment at work and celebrating the work of FDA rep Djuna Thurley, who has played a leading role in campaigning for an independent bullying and harassment policy in the House of Commons.
10th Feb 2020
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Sisters standing strong: Reflections on TUC Women's Conference 2020
As we mark the end of Women’s History Month, FDA Executive Committee member Margaret Haig reflects on this year’s TUC Women’s Conference, and shares her speech on the FDA’s motion on bullying and harassment in the House of Commons.
30th Mar 2020| By Margaret Haig
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Coronavirus: Information on school provision for children of key workers
The government has released its definition of the parents whose work is critical to the COVID-19 response. Every critical role will need support from those not obviously on the frontline, which is likely to be the case for a number of FDA members.
20th Mar 2020| By Dave Penman
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24th Mar 2020
Courts need urgent risk assessments to deal with coronavirus threat
FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood has called for urgent risk assessments to ensure the safety of those attending courts.
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27th Aug 2019
Penman: When it comes to SpAds, the buck stops with Johnson
Responding to reports of a SpAd gender pay gap, FDA General Secretary underscored the responsibility for this group's diversity and salary levels rests with the Prime Minister.
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