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ARC: Taxation laws must be fixed, for the good of the country
ARC President Paula Houghton congratulates the Institute for Government’s new report – ‘Taxing Times’ – for…
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The Smith Institute launches report on civil service impartiality
The FDA-commissioned report features essays from individuals across the political spectrum.
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FDA defends civil servants from attacks from across the political spectrum
As well as being quoted on the cover of the Times and writing an opinion piece…
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Taking Pride: FDA members on their union’s fight for LGBT+ equality
FDA members past and present talk about how they helped LGBT+ people in their workplaces.
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Penman tells Commons Standards Committee: “ship has sailed” on MPs self-regulation
MPs have “blown their chance” to investigate complaints made against fellow MPs, according to FDA General…
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FDA/Scottish Government deal raises members’ pay and protects jobs
The union has secured on-call payment, pay rises and job security for Scottish Government staff.
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FDA: The British Foreign Policy Group is right – diplomacy can’t be done on a shoestring
FDA National Officer Duncan Woodhead championed the independent group’s call for properly investing in the FCO
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MoJ staff: How the grading review affects you
The union has protected pay and pensions throughout the Ministry of Justice’s grading review project, and…
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Ian Buist’s campaign to abolish the ban on gay and lesbian diplomats
The story of how one FDA member made union history.
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Celebrating our centenary in Scotland
Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate 100 years of the FDA with an event…
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2% pay cap for civil servants is “unforgivable”, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has condemned the civil service pay remit guidance, which limits pay…
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Penman: The Government must publish details of no-deal Brexit
The General Secretary argues it’s time for confidentiality to be laid aside in his latest Civil…
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Barry Snelgrove named 2019 Wendy Jones Award winner
This year’s Wendy Jones Award has been presented to MoJ rep Barry Snelgrove for making both…
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More than 5,600 sign FDA’s fair pay petition
More than 5,600 people have signed the FDA’s petition calling on Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington…
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Closing Friday: Last chance to take part in our Working Hours Survey
The FDA’s 2019 Working Hours Survey will close on Friday 31 May at 5pm, so please…
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Leslie Evans: What kind of leadership do we need today?
The Scottish Government Permanent Secretary lists three essential qualities for leaders in her Women into Leadership…
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On your case: Securing the proper pension
Paying into a pension scheme should give you peace of mind and security in retirement –…
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It’s time to end harassment of LGBT+ civil servants
On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, Equality Officer Jane Cockram calls on civil service…
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FDA to NCA: Address pay or risk staffing crisis
The trade union’s pay review body evidence raises concerns about potential labour shortages.
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“Solitude to Solidarity”: Littlewood on the Manifesto for Justice
FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood writes for the Unions 21 blog about the Manifesto and the…
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ADC 2019: Stop attacking civil servants
FDA members at this year’s Annual Delegate Conference (ADC) sent a clear message to those who…
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Invitiation: Join our 15 May LGBT+ Network meeting
Members are invited to take part in the FDA LGBT+ Network’s upcoming meeting.
