FDA Union
@fdaunion.bsky.social
We're the trade union for managers and professionals in public service. Find out more at www.fda.org.uk
"Any government that wants to improve public services needs to invest in its people, skills and technology. A race to the bottom on pensions will do nothing to deliver this." - @fdagensec.bsky.social
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Farage's 'gold plated' pension reform plan faces firefighters strike threat
Reform set to say it would axe defined benefit schemes used in public sector
inews.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
"Any government that wants to improve public services needs to invest in its people, skills and technology. A race to the bottom on pensions will do nothing to deliver this." - @fdagensec.bsky.social
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Working from DWP/DHSC Quarry House, Leeds today? Come and say hello and bring along a colleague to meet our Organising team who are keen to discuss the benefits of FDA membership and how we can support them.
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Working from DWP/DHSC Quarry House, Leeds today? Come and say hello and bring along a colleague to meet our Organising team who are keen to discuss the benefits of FDA membership and how we can support them.
For week five of the FDA's Autumn roadshow, the Organising team and reps are at DWP in Kings Court, Sheffield to discuss local issues and the benefits of FDA membership, from support with career development to being your voice in the workplace.
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 AM
For week five of the FDA's Autumn roadshow, the Organising team and reps are at DWP in Kings Court, Sheffield to discuss local issues and the benefits of FDA membership, from support with career development to being your voice in the workplace.
"If this was in an official capacity, why were officials not present? And if it wasn't in an official capacity, then why did he ask departmental resources to be used to promote the trip?"
@robertmurtagh1.bsky.social calls on Paul Givan to clarify the use of departmental resources on his Israel trip
@robertmurtagh1.bsky.social calls on Paul Givan to clarify the use of departmental resources on his Israel trip
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
"If this was in an official capacity, why were officials not present? And if it wasn't in an official capacity, then why did he ask departmental resources to be used to promote the trip?"
@robertmurtagh1.bsky.social calls on Paul Givan to clarify the use of departmental resources on his Israel trip
@robertmurtagh1.bsky.social calls on Paul Givan to clarify the use of departmental resources on his Israel trip
“We can never return to a situation where civil service pay is held back behind of the rest of the public sector, as was the case for too many years under the previous government" - @laurencrowley.bsky.social
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Senior civil service pay rise should be 2.5% or less, Cabinet Office says
Government asks Senior Salaries Review Body to prioritise measures from upcoming fundamental review of SCS pay
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“We can never return to a situation where civil service pay is held back behind of the rest of the public sector, as was the case for too many years under the previous government" - @laurencrowley.bsky.social
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
"A civil servant cannot answer back publicly. Holding a civil servant to account is what ministers should do... but that has to be in private."
Speaking to @christopherhope.bsky.social, @fdagensec.bsky.social challenges briefings against civil servants who cannot defend themselves publicly.
Speaking to @christopherhope.bsky.social, @fdagensec.bsky.social challenges briefings against civil servants who cannot defend themselves publicly.
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"A civil servant cannot answer back publicly. Holding a civil servant to account is what ministers should do... but that has to be in private."
Speaking to @christopherhope.bsky.social, @fdagensec.bsky.social challenges briefings against civil servants who cannot defend themselves publicly.
Speaking to @christopherhope.bsky.social, @fdagensec.bsky.social challenges briefings against civil servants who cannot defend themselves publicly.
"Civil servants are delivering public services. You can have less or more of that... but these are the big choices they've got to make."
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @gbnewsonline.bsky.social
no matter who is in govt, political choices have consequences when deciding the size of the civil service.
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @gbnewsonline.bsky.social
no matter who is in govt, political choices have consequences when deciding the size of the civil service.
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Civil servants are delivering public services. You can have less or more of that... but these are the big choices they've got to make."
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @gbnewsonline.bsky.social
no matter who is in govt, political choices have consequences when deciding the size of the civil service.
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @gbnewsonline.bsky.social
no matter who is in govt, political choices have consequences when deciding the size of the civil service.
“The longer this question goes unanswered, the greater the risk that the minister's actions will sow seeds of doubt in the public’s mind over the appropriate use of taxpayer-funded civil service resources." - @robertmurtagh1.bsky.social
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
Union representing Civil Servants call for clarity over Minister's Israel trip
"As it would appear that civil service resources have been used to support this trip, it is vital that there is clarity over whether this was government business or party business."
www.belfastlive.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“The longer this question goes unanswered, the greater the risk that the minister's actions will sow seeds of doubt in the public’s mind over the appropriate use of taxpayer-funded civil service resources." - @robertmurtagh1.bsky.social
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/norther...
“This confirms what we’ve long suspected - in govt Reform would adopt an American-style politicisation of the civil service. As we’ve seen with the Trump administration, people are brought in to lead key parts of the state not on ability, but on belief & loyalty”, says @fdagensec.bsky.social
Reform says its plans if it is elected include wants closing six Whitehall offices, giving ministers powers to hire and fire officials, banning "DEI woke agenda" and "at least" 30% headcount cuts
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Unions slam Reform plans to politicise and cut civil service
Reform UK says it wants to shut six Whitehall offices, give ministers powers to hire and fire civil servants and ban 'DEI woke agenda'
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
“This confirms what we’ve long suspected - in govt Reform would adopt an American-style politicisation of the civil service. As we’ve seen with the Trump administration, people are brought in to lead key parts of the state not on ability, but on belief & loyalty”, says @fdagensec.bsky.social
“It is essential the Cabinet Office ensures the transfer from MyCSP to Capita is a success and a reliable, speedy, and accurate service is urgently restored”
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle responds to PAC report on civil service pensions
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle responds to PAC report on civil service pensions
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
MPs warn of ‘clear risk’ over Civil Service Pension Scheme admin transfer
Public Accounts Committee says Capita may not be ready to take over scheme from December
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“It is essential the Cabinet Office ensures the transfer from MyCSP to Capita is a success and a reliable, speedy, and accurate service is urgently restored”
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle responds to PAC report on civil service pensions
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle responds to PAC report on civil service pensions
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
“FDA members will recognise the picture the Committee have painted in this report. For years we have supported members experiencing unacceptable and extremely poor service levels"
The FDA responds to the Public Accounts Committee report the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
The FDA responds to the Public Accounts Committee report the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
October 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
“FDA members will recognise the picture the Committee have painted in this report. For years we have supported members experiencing unacceptable and extremely poor service levels"
The FDA responds to the Public Accounts Committee report the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
The FDA responds to the Public Accounts Committee report the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
"Why would you want to work in that sort of environment where when things go wrong because of bad policy, you get the blame?"
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @kateemccann.bsky.social it's understandable that civil servants were reluctant to work for ministers in the Home Office.
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @kateemccann.bsky.social it's understandable that civil servants were reluctant to work for ministers in the Home Office.
October 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"Why would you want to work in that sort of environment where when things go wrong because of bad policy, you get the blame?"
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @kateemccann.bsky.social it's understandable that civil servants were reluctant to work for ministers in the Home Office.
@fdagensec.bsky.social tells @kateemccann.bsky.social it's understandable that civil servants were reluctant to work for ministers in the Home Office.
As part of their Autumn Roadshow our organising team and reps from ARC, the FDA in HMRC, are at HMRC's Greater Manchester Hub, Three New Bailey today.
They will be in the refreshment hub between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to chat with staff about any local issues.
They will be in the refreshment hub between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to chat with staff about any local issues.
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
As part of their Autumn Roadshow our organising team and reps from ARC, the FDA in HMRC, are at HMRC's Greater Manchester Hub, Three New Bailey today.
They will be in the refreshment hub between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to chat with staff about any local issues.
They will be in the refreshment hub between 1.30pm and 3.30pm to chat with staff about any local issues.
Improving social mobility in the civil service is not just about getting working class candidates into roles, they need “support once they get here”.
FDA's Deri Bevan on improving in-scheme support for civil service apprentices to improve social mobility
feweek.co.uk/civil-servic...
FDA's Deri Bevan on improving in-scheme support for civil service apprentices to improve social mobility
feweek.co.uk/civil-servic...
Civil service misses own apprenticeships goal
A target for boosting apprenticeship numbers in the civil service has been missed by more than half, figures reveal.
feweek.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Improving social mobility in the civil service is not just about getting working class candidates into roles, they need “support once they get here”.
FDA's Deri Bevan on improving in-scheme support for civil service apprentices to improve social mobility
feweek.co.uk/civil-servic...
FDA's Deri Bevan on improving in-scheme support for civil service apprentices to improve social mobility
feweek.co.uk/civil-servic...
Our Organising Team and reps are at 1 Ruskin Square, Croydon, today as part of the FDA’s Autumn Roadshow, speaking to staff in HMRC and the Home Office.
Whether you’re already a member or interested in joining, come and say hi and find out more about what FDA membership can do for you.
Whether you’re already a member or interested in joining, come and say hi and find out more about what FDA membership can do for you.
October 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our Organising Team and reps are at 1 Ruskin Square, Croydon, today as part of the FDA’s Autumn Roadshow, speaking to staff in HMRC and the Home Office.
Whether you’re already a member or interested in joining, come and say hi and find out more about what FDA membership can do for you.
Whether you’re already a member or interested in joining, come and say hi and find out more about what FDA membership can do for you.
"It's essential there is a marked improvement in service delivery"
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle tells
@civilserviceworld.bsky.social that members' interests must get "foremost" consideration during pension scheme administrator transfer.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle tells
@civilserviceworld.bsky.social that members' interests must get "foremost" consideration during pension scheme administrator transfer.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Capita gets final OK to run Civil Service Pension Scheme
Outsourcing giant clears Cabinet Office’s “go/no-go” hurdle following preparedness concerns
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
"It's essential there is a marked improvement in service delivery"
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle tells
@civilserviceworld.bsky.social that members' interests must get "foremost" consideration during pension scheme administrator transfer.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
FDA Assistant General Secretary Adrian Prandle tells
@civilserviceworld.bsky.social that members' interests must get "foremost" consideration during pension scheme administrator transfer.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
"If they want to be taken seriously on civil service reform, they need to say how they’ll govern with thousands of fewer prison officers, border staff, defence staff & tax collectors"
FDA respond to Conservative pledge to cut civil service headcount
civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
FDA respond to Conservative pledge to cut civil service headcount
civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
‘Cheap’: Unions slam Tories’ latest pledge to slash civil service headcount
Conservative Party brings back failed Boris Johnson-era policy to cut civil service headcount to 2016 levels
civilserviceworld.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"If they want to be taken seriously on civil service reform, they need to say how they’ll govern with thousands of fewer prison officers, border staff, defence staff & tax collectors"
FDA respond to Conservative pledge to cut civil service headcount
civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
FDA respond to Conservative pledge to cut civil service headcount
civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Our survey of thousands of FDA members is helping us to understand civil servants’ perspectives on this - how they can help support the government’s ambitions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.
Look out for our findings and recommendations soon.
Look out for our findings and recommendations soon.
October 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Our survey of thousands of FDA members is helping us to understand civil servants’ perspectives on this - how they can help support the government’s ambitions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector.
Look out for our findings and recommendations soon.
Look out for our findings and recommendations soon.
Our National Officer Robert Eagleton writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on why the real challenge for the Fast Stream lies in retention, rather than recruitment.
"Low pay and structural uncertainty mean too many talented individuals leave early, undermining the programme’s purpose"
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
The Fast Stream’s record interest is worth celebrating – but the real challenge lies in retention
Low pay and structural uncertainty mean too many talented individuals leave early, undermining the programme’s purpose
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Our National Officer Robert Eagleton writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social on why the real challenge for the Fast Stream lies in retention, rather than recruitment.
"Ultimately, the Fast Stream doesn’t struggle with getting people through the door – the challenge is keeping them"
FDA National Officer for the Fast Stream Robert Eagleton writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social about record Fast Stream applications.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
FDA National Officer for the Fast Stream Robert Eagleton writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social about record Fast Stream applications.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
The Fast Stream’s record interest is worth celebrating – but the real challenge lies in retention
Low pay and structural uncertainty mean too many talented individuals leave early, undermining the programme’s purpose
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
"Ultimately, the Fast Stream doesn’t struggle with getting people through the door – the challenge is keeping them"
FDA National Officer for the Fast Stream Robert Eagleton writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social about record Fast Stream applications.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
FDA National Officer for the Fast Stream Robert Eagleton writes for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social about record Fast Stream applications.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
"We haven’t got a strategy from government thinking about either what are those big pay-and-reward issues across the public sector, and what are we going to do about it?” - @fdagensec.bsky.social
Civil Service World report on recent FDA/IfG panel event.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Civil Service World report on recent FDA/IfG panel event.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Ministers need to ‘get a strategy’ on civil service pay and pensions, says union chief
More flexibility for public-sector workers could offset significant recruitment and retention issues, FDA general secretary tells Labour Party conf...
www.civilserviceworld.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"We haven’t got a strategy from government thinking about either what are those big pay-and-reward issues across the public sector, and what are we going to do about it?” - @fdagensec.bsky.social
Civil Service World report on recent FDA/IfG panel event.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Civil Service World report on recent FDA/IfG panel event.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service offers practical help and expert guidance to those wishing to develop into the SCS.
The conference will be held on Thursday 9 October in London - secure your place today: www.dodsdiversity.com/upcoming-eve...
The conference will be held on Thursday 9 October in London - secure your place today: www.dodsdiversity.com/upcoming-eve...
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
Entering the Senior Civil Service is difficult due to a variety of factors. The recruitment process is highly competitive, with a large pool of app...
www.dodsdiversity.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Unlocking the Senior Civil Service offers practical help and expert guidance to those wishing to develop into the SCS.
The conference will be held on Thursday 9 October in London - secure your place today: www.dodsdiversity.com/upcoming-eve...
The conference will be held on Thursday 9 October in London - secure your place today: www.dodsdiversity.com/upcoming-eve...
Our Fast Stream reps are at Base Camp in Birmingham today -
come say hi and find out what the FDA can do for you, from career development to better pay and conditions, and plenty more.
The FDA is the only recognised union for Fast Streamers, join today: fda.org.uk/fda-and-the-...
come say hi and find out what the FDA can do for you, from career development to better pay and conditions, and plenty more.
The FDA is the only recognised union for Fast Streamers, join today: fda.org.uk/fda-and-the-...
October 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Our Fast Stream reps are at Base Camp in Birmingham today -
come say hi and find out what the FDA can do for you, from career development to better pay and conditions, and plenty more.
The FDA is the only recognised union for Fast Streamers, join today: fda.org.uk/fda-and-the-...
come say hi and find out what the FDA can do for you, from career development to better pay and conditions, and plenty more.
The FDA is the only recognised union for Fast Streamers, join today: fda.org.uk/fda-and-the-...
General Secretary of @naht.org.uk Paul Whiteman says that any changes to public sector pensions need to be done collaboratively, ensuring they are not just about plugging a short-term issue and do not create issues for public sector workers in later life. #Lab25
September 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
General Secretary of @naht.org.uk Paul Whiteman says that any changes to public sector pensions need to be done collaboratively, ensuring they are not just about plugging a short-term issue and do not create issues for public sector workers in later life. #Lab25
The public sector is blighted by pay issues, says @fdagensec.bsky.social
To address this and make progress with any potential reforms there needs to be strong political will and clear leadership from ministers. But there is no sense of what this government want to achieve. #lab25
To address this and make progress with any potential reforms there needs to be strong political will and clear leadership from ministers. But there is no sense of what this government want to achieve. #lab25
September 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The public sector is blighted by pay issues, says @fdagensec.bsky.social
To address this and make progress with any potential reforms there needs to be strong political will and clear leadership from ministers. But there is no sense of what this government want to achieve. #lab25
To address this and make progress with any potential reforms there needs to be strong political will and clear leadership from ministers. But there is no sense of what this government want to achieve. #lab25