Standing up for civil servants
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Celebrating our centenary in Northern Ireland
Stormont played host to our fourth and final centenary event, as Northern Ireland members were joined…
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FDA to SNP: One civil service can serve two governments
At his fourth party conference of the season, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman spoke about the…
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Penman in HuffPost: A year on from Dame Laura Cox’s report
Marking a year since Dame Laura Cox published her report into the Bullying and Harassment of…
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Penman in CSW: PM must not sacrifice civil service integrity
In his latest Civil Service World column, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman looks at how the…
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Jill Rutter: Will civil service impartiality be a casualty of Brexit?
The former Programme Director for the Institute for Government’s offers her contribution to the Smith Institute’s…
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Fast Streamers: Sign our petition for fair pay
A message from the FDA Fast Stream Section following a recent pay announcement.
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FDA to Labour: It’s not enough to be silent. The civil service needs defending
Joined by Shadow Cabinet members Baroness Chakrabarti and John Trickett, FDA General Secretary explained the necessity…
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FDA to PM: Don’t make our civil servants break the law or their code
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to confirm no civil…
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TUC backs the FDA’s call for flexible working
Delegates from across the trade union movement voted in favour of the FDA’s motion at TUC…
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Nicola Sturgeon: Why an impartial civil service is a strength for MSPs
The First Minister’s essay for the Smith Institute’s report on impartiality.
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Lord Heseltine: The privilege of working with the civil service
The former Deputy Prime Minister adds his contribution to the Smith Institute’s impartiality report.
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ARC: Don’t blame HMRC civil servants for no-deal preparations stumbling block
Responding to Sajid Javid’s recent letter to Sir Jon Thompson, ARC reminds the new Chancellor that…
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Penman warns “self-styled disruptor” Cummings of “the realities of running government”
The FDA General Secretary also reminded Boris Johnson that he will be accountable for “any failure…
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Our letter to party leaders
The General Secretaries of the FDA and Prospect have written to party leaders, asking them to…
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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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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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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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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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Hilary Benn and Matt Chorley to speak at ADC 2019
Hilary Benn MP and Red Box Editor Matt Chorley have been confirmed as guest speakers at…
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On your case: Returning to work after a major accident
After a “potentially life-ending accident” led to difficulties at work, a Keystone member explains to Kay…
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With politicians unwilling to govern, the NICS is left in an invidious position
As the Northern Ireland Budget is pushed through Westminster, FDA General Secretary Dave Penman warns that…
