Context
Unite the Union has confirmed that the strike action at the FCA had been suspended after the watchdog agreed to talk to staff about better recognition for their work. A Unite spokesperson said that Unite has suspended the next strike action in order to engage with the FCA consultation on staff representation. Unite representatives continue to work to ensure that the FCA ‘Colleague Voice’ process results in a fair vote on independent union recognition. The Union’s announcement also considers what the strike action has achieved so far and whether further strike action will take place.
Key points to note
- Unite is calling on all union members to work normally from 27th June onwards, including the planned strike days of 5th and 6th July.
- Whilst Unite does have a mandate to continue industrial action until the end of October, it is important to recognise that industrial action was always a last resort.
- Following extensive consultation with colleagues and Unite HQ, pausing industrial action now seems the best way to move forward with the next stage of the campaign in a constructive and collaborative manner to achieve the Union’s aims.
Next actions
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