Why join?

Member subscription

FDA membership

Who is the FDA for?

FDA membership is available to staff in all government departments, agencies and arms-length bodies, from grades HEO to SCS.

The FDA is only recognised union for those on the Civil Service Fast Stream scheme, or equivalent training schemes. We represent those working for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at any grade.

We charge monthly subscriptions on a sliding scale, based on your salary and your grade. We collect subscriptions one month in arrears.

Am i eligible?

Memberships

How much do I pay?

Grade 7 and above

Annual basic salaryMonthly cost
Up to £15,500£6.50
£15,501 to £33,500£13.35
£33,501 to £47,000£20.00
£47,001 to £70,500£28.50
£70,501 to £88,000£30.85
More than £88,001£33.75

HEO, SEO and equivalent

Hours per weekMonthly cost
Up to and including 24£8.00
More than 24£16.50
Members below HEO in Statisticians and FCDO will be placed in whichever subscription rate is more favourable to them. Apprentice Economists receive their first six months free, then pay according to the above rate. Assistant Statisticians receive their first six months free, then pay according to their salaries.

Fast Stream and equivalent development schemes

Period Monthly cost
First six monthsFree
After six months£12
Including Assistant Economists, Legal Trainees, trainees in HMRC and Ministry of Defence, and staff on the Treasury’s graduate scheme.

Associate membership

Hours per weekMonthly cost
N/A£3.99
For those leaving/retiring from the civil service.

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