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FDA calls for removal of Prime Minister’s power to rule on bullying complaints
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman wrote to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to introduce a…
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FDA sign formal recognition agreement for special advisers
The FDA sign formal recognition agreement for special advisers with Satvir Kaur MP, Parliamentary Secretary for…
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FDA’s Jane Runeckles elected TUC Cymru President
Jane Runeckles, National Officer for FDA Cymru | Wales, has been elected President of TUC Cymru…
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Robbins submits legal challenge of his dismissal
Olly Robbins, represented by the FDA, has issued proceedings requesting a Judicial Review of his dismissal.
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FDA respond to Ministerial Statement on civil service pension crisis
FDA response to Ministerial Statement on civil service pension crisis: Government are right to use terms…
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FDA responds to NICS decision not to participate in Belfast Pride 2026
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has responded to the NICS decision not…
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FDA delegation attends TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference 2026
An FDA delegation attended this year’s TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference in Brighton.
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FDA welcomes launch of new Partnership Framework with the Cabinet Office
The FDA welcomes a new era in civil service employee relations with the launch of a…
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FDA tells NICS inquiry – “you cannot separate the performance and culture of the civil service from the political and governance environment in which it operates”
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtaugh gave oral evidence to NI Assembly Finance…
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FDA DWP rep Matthew Brown receives 2026 Individual Impact Award
The 2026 FDA individual Impact Award went to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rep Matthew…
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86% of carers are not aware of their civil service employer complying with new regulations, FDA report finds
To mark Carers Week, the FDA have published a new report, Changing Perceptions: Helping carers in…
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Pay progression for Senior Civil Servants is welcome, but remains ‘top pay priority’
In response to announcements on civil service pay, the FDA welcome progression for Senior Civil Servants,…
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FDA at the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference
The FDA’s delegation attended the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference in Bournemouth, alongside FDA National Officer for…
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FDA ADC 2026 catch up
Catch up on the speeches from this year’s Annual Delegate Conference.
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ADC 2026: “Standing up for members, supporting careers, and delivering real outcomes”
The FDA’s 2026 Annual Delegate Conference took place yesterday in Westminster, where we welcomed delegates from…
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Hybrid working “boosts productivity”, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has responded to report from The Telegraph claiming that civil servants…
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FDA at the Fabian Society and Bright Blue Tech Summit
FDA Assistant General Secretary Lauren Crowley spoke as part of ‘Tech and public services’ panel at…
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FDA at TUC Black Workers’ Conference 2026
An FDA delegation attended this year’s TUC Black Workers’ Conference in Bournemouth.
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Huge industrial transformation
Tom Nathan speaks to TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak about the enormous significance of the Employment…
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Job Advert: FDA National Officer
An opportunity to join the fastest growing union in the UK.
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FDA condemns dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins over Mandelson vetting
The FDA has condemned the Prime Minister’s dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins, former FCDO Permanent Secretary,…
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Progress through FDA Learn
Katherine Hutchinson speaks to member Tutu Ogle about her burgeoning career and how her union is…
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An objective way forward
Katherine Hutchinson speaks to FDA member Rebecca* about her experiences facing difficult circumstances at work, and…
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Adopt, Innovate, Transform
The government is betting on rewiring the state using artificial intelligence (AI). But how can civil…
