FDA Union

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We're the trade union for managers and professionals in public service. Find out more at www.fda.org.uk

FDA at Belfast Pride
Quote from FDA National Officer Jane Runeckles: “I look forward to the opportunity to work with TUC Cymru General Secretary Laura Doel, Vice President Jess Turner, and the staff of TUC Cymru to ensure that we can build strong relationships with the new political leadership and make sure our voice is heard at this crucial time for all of our members.”
Text of statement from FDA: Sir Oliver Robbins submits legal challenge of his dismissal The FDA represents Sir Oliver Robbins. Olly has today issued proceedings requesting a Judicial Review of his dismissal as Permanent Under-Secretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Head of the Diplomatic Service. The Prime Minister has acknowledged that his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States in December 2024 was a mistake. He should also admit that sacking Olly was a mistake, based on a grievous misunderstanding of how the National Security Vetting (NSV) system worked and a rash response to a media story. A point of principle is at stake, which affects all FDA members. It damages the core values of a professional and impartial civil service if its most senior officials can be dismissed on a Prime Ministerial whim, without even the semblance of a fair process or considered understanding of the core issue.
FDA members take part in Pride in London
Delegate’s at ARC’s AGM in the Chamber Room at Liverpool Town Hall.
FDA Union delegation of 7 members at TUC Disabled Workers Conference in Bournemouth, standing in front of the stage at the venue.
FDA delegates at TUC Cymru Congress at Venue Cymru in Llandudno
Anna Whittaker is presented with the 2026 FDA Wendy Jones Equality Award by Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones
FDA General Secretary speaks at Annual Delegate Conference in London
FDA rep in HSE James Keating laid a wreath on behalf of the FDA
FDA delegation at TUC Black Workers Conference 2026
Press release from the FDA union: "Polanski's call to abolish Ofsted "ignores the evidence", says FDA"
Press release from the FDA union: 'FDA response to the Minister for Education’s written ministerial statement'
The FDA's Head of Organising and Learning Deri Bevan signing the partnership agreement with Transport for Wales on behalf of the FDA.
The cover of the FDA union report Beyond the Framework: The people behind inspections
Image of FDA press release stating that the Integrated Public Sector Pay and Workforce Policy ‘quietly hard-wires job losses into pay’.
A clip of FDA General Secretary Dave Penman speaking to Alex Armstrong on GB News about Reform UK’s plans for civil service reform.
FDA National Organiser with Justin Placide, Chair of Ethnic Minorities into Leadership conference in London
A room of people
A graphic showing someone placing a brick labeled 'pay gap' in a wall with a gap. The text states 'Today is disability pay gap day'.
FDA response to PAC report 'Administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme'