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Margaret Haig

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Civil servant and union rep. Current FDA Union President. Poet. Singer. School governor. Charity trustee. Opinions my own.

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Poster for Mosaic Choir Christmas Concert, Thursday 11 December, 19:00, Corpus Christi Church, Covent Garden

Poster for Mosaic Choir Christmas Concert, Thursday 11 December, 19:00, Corpus Christi Church, Covent Garden

It's that time of year! Join Mosaic Choir for our annual Christmas concert: Thursday 11 December, 19:00, Corpus Christi Church, Covent Garden. Free entry with charity collection

17.11.2025 21:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"The more evidence about the chronic risk of climate change that's available, the better that FDA members and many others can carry out their duties across public service."

Catch up from yesterday as FDA President @margarethaig.bsky.social
moved our amendment on Motion 31a #TUC25

08.09.2025 13:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ve just seen a weekend of high political drama, which meant our motion at TUC Congress 2025 on standards in government was more prescient than expected.

07.09.2025 17:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
FDA President Margaret Haig moves an amendment to a motion on UK resilience at TUC Congress 2025

FDA President Margaret Haig moves an amendment to a motion on UK resilience at TUC Congress 2025

β€œAdding information about climate change to the evidence available for policy makers can help facilitate the cross-departmental collaboration.”

FDA President @margarethaig.bsky.social moves our amendment on UK resilience - allowing policy makers & businesses to learn from resilience best practice.

07.09.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Women into Leadership Awards - Leadership Awards NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN The 2025 Women into Leadership Awards After a hugely successful launch of the inaugural Women into Leadership Awards last year, we are delighted to introduce...

Nominations are open for the 2025 Women into Leadership Awards, which recognise those who go above and beyond to champion diversity and empower women across the civil service.

Find out more and submit nominations using the link below:

leadership-awards.co.uk/women-into-l...

03.09.2025 15:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

An inspiring woman, I will be telling everyone about Jeanie Nassau Senior for years to come! It was a pleasure to represent @fdaunion.bsky.social at the installation of the new plaque here at Battersea Arts Centre

04.07.2025 14:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great thread about the continuing need for reform in relation to standards. I ❀️ the Nolan principles, but a properly constituted, independent Ethics Commission would provide transparency and confidence πŸ§΅πŸ‘‡

19.06.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Regrettable losses’ in senior civil service jump to 83% Senior Salaries Review Body warns β€œexcessive churn means too many posts are occupied by individuals still building their expertise and key networks...

Retaining - as well as recruiting - talent is key to any organisation’s success, not high churn rates and uncompetitive pay. If the government wants to transform public services it must move away from a hand-to-mouth approach and deliver a new long-term strategy on pay.

05.06.2025 14:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This year's #FDAADC25 is underway! 😊

15.05.2025 09:32 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Union anger as ex-cabinet minister accuses officials of being Putin-appeasers Ben Wallace claimed some FCDO staff favour β€œintolerable” deal to end the war in Ukraine

As I told @civilserviceworld.bsky.social language is important in these situations & a former Defence minister accusing officials of appeasement undermines the difficult role that civil servants have to play in advising ministers on conflicts like Ukraine.
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...

09.05.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've really enjoyed being at #STUC25 in Dundee, hearing about issues that matter in Scotland and beyond, as well as the inspirational work of reps here.

29.04.2025 08:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was an absolute delight to speak to the CPS members of @fdaunion.bsky.social, an afternoon of fascinating debate from dedicated reps.

18.03.2025 18:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
FDA’s CPS Section Committee at the section’s Annual General Meeting.

FDA’s CPS Section Committee at the section’s Annual General Meeting.

FDA CPS Section Annual General Meeting.

FDA CPS Section Annual General Meeting.

This evening the FDA’s CPS Section’s Annual General Meeting set the section’s priorities and objectives for the year ahead on issues such as excessive workloads, pay, and supporting members with disabilities.

18.03.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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MiP delegate Julie Siddique outlines to @tuc.org.uk Women's Conference 2025 why it's so important action is taken to support women to access the training and skills they need to enter management and leadership roles, telling conference "when women lead, we all benefit".

#ResistPersistDeliver

05.03.2025 16:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Really looking forward to 3 days here #TUCWomensConference leading a fabulous delegation from @fdaunion.bsky.social

05.03.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A fascinating evening, commenting on 7000 responses to @FDA_union survey on UK civil service hybrid working, compared with private sector & Irish civil service. I was struck by the need for purposeful in-person working, and for tailored management skills & appropriate facilities

25.02.2025 23:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A great AGM for our NI Section, in cold but welcoming Belfast. I was so pleased to attend as current President.

14.02.2025 10:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Cardiff City stadium, venue for Women into Leadership

Cardiff City stadium, venue for Women into Leadership

View from the conference! We already have some brilliant insights to think about, and lots more to come.

06.02.2025 11:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Looking for a role at a great union? Apply soon! @fdaunion.bsky.social

23.01.2025 23:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0