The union warns tensions around COPFS pay may soon "come to a head", as the FDA's pay campaign gathers momentum.

The FDA Fast Stream Section calls on members to take part in an indicative ballot on industrial action.

This Young Workers Month, FDA Executive Committee member Vishal Wilde looks at the problems facing young workers, and what can be achieved by joining a trade union.

The ARC's recent pay survey clearly demonstrates problems within the department, with 54% of respondents having "seriously considered looking for a new job" in the past year to leave HMRC.

"Fast Stream pay is not an adjunct or optional extra. Our members are civil servants and should be treated fairly."

The department has offered staff an average consolidated pay rise of 7.5%.

The FDA welcomes the new DExEU offer, which will see members gain pay increases of up to 11%.

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.

FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has condemned the civil service pay remit guidance, which limits pay rises to just 2%.

Responding to the Cabinet Office's pay remit guidance, the FDA General Secretary argued "long-term uncompetitive pay levels only threaten the government’s ability to deliver Brexit and essential public services."

More than 5,600 people have signed the FDA’s petition calling on Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington to champion fair pay for civil servants.

The FDA's campaigning has sparked major reform of the SCS's performance management system - meaning many members can, for the first time in almost a decade, expect to see decent pay awards for their hard work.

FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has accused Liz Truss, the Chief Secretary of the Treasury, of being “completely disingenuous” when announcing a cap on public sector exit payments.

FDA General Secretary Dave Penman warns that the Government's blunt approach hurts civil servants, teachers, police officers, fire fighters, doctors, paramedics and other public servants.

“When 84% are unhappy with their pay, and 89% feel it compares badly with civil jobs of a similar level of responsibility, there is clearly something seriously wrong," says FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood.

“It’s clear from these striking results that Fast Stream pay as it stands is no longer fit for purpose," says FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood.

The pay hikes were described by FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood as a "well overdue reward for long-serving staff, who have been trapped in the lower ends of pay range for years".

Union’s new deal also sees Crown Prosecutors' pay rise by over 10%.

General Secretary Dave Penman warns against a "race to the bottom" in public sector pay.

The union’s campaigning pays off as department agrees to compensate extra hours