National Officer Steven Littlewood reflects on the historic Fast Stream pay settlement and how none of it would have been possible without the “show of determination” from Fast Stream members.

Secretary of the FDA’s Procurators Fiscal Section Fiona Eadie reflects on the historic pay deal achieved for members in COPFS and the success of the ‘Equal Value, Equal Worth’ campaign.

The FDA has welcomed the Senior Salaries Review Body’s 43rd Report, published on 21 July 2021, and it’s call for “a step change in urgency”.

FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge has responded to the publication of the Civil Service Pay Remit Guidance for 2021-22

95% voted to support the action and to progress the FDA’s long-running ‘Equal value, equal worth’ campaign for pay parity between COPFS and equivalent roles in the Scottish Government.

The FDA has launched an indicative ballot of members working in the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service on possible industrial action over pay.

General Secretary Dave Penman has said the public sector pay ‘pause’ “shows just how little the government values” the hard work of civil servants.

We are pleased to announce that following a pay ballot in which 92% of members voted to accept the Cabinet Office/FSET 2020-21 Fast Stream Pay Offer it will now be paid in your November salary.

The FDA has requested a meeting with the Secretary State at Defra after members rejected the department's pay offer.

Equality Officer Victoria Jones highlights significant diversity figures from the recently-published civil service statistics.

The FDA has responded to the government’s decision on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS), and the publication of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) Annual Report.

The FDA has secured a pay increase of at least 3% for its members in HM Land Registry.

Lord Agnew has responded to the FDA and indicated he wants to ensure that pay outcomes are delivered quickly across the service. General Secretary Dave Penman explains what this means for members.

FDA General Secretary Dave Penman, along with his Prospect counterpart Mike Clancy, has called on the government to agree a simple, fair pay settlement for all civil servants in 2020, as the civil service continues to respond to the public health emergency.

The FDA has secured agreements with museums and galleries across England and Scotland to ensure furloughed staff will receive 100% of their salaries.

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

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%.