Here, colleagues share heartfelt messages that reflect the power of unity and the strength we gain when we speak up together.
Message of Support
I fully support Unite being recognised by the FCA. It is astonishing that the FCA does not yet recognise a union, unlike the vast majority of other regulators and some of the firms we regulate.
Anonymous
FCA London
We should have a recognised union
The fact that the FCA refuses to recognise a union or ask staff whether they want to be represented by a union is exactly why I think we should be. The FCA leadership are the only ones that benefit by not having a recognised union.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
Respect for employee morale, acknowledgement for flexibility will keep the work force work rate, morale and employee goodwill at a higher rate offering the balance and understanding of families, work / life balance and job satisfaction.
N.U.
FCA London
Message of Support
I’ve been at the FCA for over 10 years. I’ve never known morale to be so low due to continuous erosion of employee rights and benefits. Instead of incentivising, trusting and developing staff they think efficiency will improve through draconian means.
C.S.
FCA London
Consult staff properly
I fully support the recognition of Unite by the FCA. I believe that all organisations should be inclined to take the opinions of staff seriously, and consult them properly in advance of taking decisions.
Anonymous
FCA London
Make the FCA a better place to work
This is the biggest opportunity we’ve ever had as staff to actually stand a chance to making the FCA a better place to work long term. Let’s turn around the gradual erosion of our pay, terms and conditions!
Oliver Rice
FCA Leeds
Message of Support
In recent years, the FCA has repeatedly demonstrated how rogue employers behave when there is no formal mechanism holding them back. We need a recognised union to protect everybody’s pay and working conditions.
Anonymous
FCA London
Our voices matter
We stand united in support of our right to hybrid working. The push for increased office attendance undermines the flexibility and balance we have fought hard to achieve. Our voices matter, and our working conditions must reflect that.
L.B.
FCA London
Build a workplace rooted in fairness
Every voice deserves to be heard. I support union recognition because collective bargaining empowers fairness, strengthens our working conditions, and ensures transparency.
Caryl Regnault
FCA London
Listen to the voice of staff
I believe the FCA need to move with other regulators like the bank of England and recognise and work with Unite. This will enable positive collaboration between ALL colleagues. Listen to the voice of the staff, let us bring our whole self to work.
Debra O’Connor
FCA Leeds
Message of Support
We need Unite union to give power to our voice without it, what rights do we have? Any existing rights can be easily taken without question.
Anonymous
FCA London
I’d prefer Union Representation
Whilst I applaud the commitment of the Staff consultation committee, I would prefer to have union representation that is backed by resources that can counter management analysis and messaging equally robustly.
M.O.
FCA London
I want the FCA to recognise unions
Collective bargaining historically gave workers better wages and working conditions and protections from unfair practices like discrimination and wrongful termination. That’s why I want the FCA to recognise unions for collective bargaining purposes.
G.M.
FCA London
We deserve a real voice
Every employee deserves a real voice on matters that directly affect their livelihoods. Recognising Unite for collective bargaining ensures fairness, transparency, and proper negotiation not just top-down consultation.
Anonymous
FCA London
Collective bargaining is the only way
The apparatus presently in place only allowed an image that there is fair staff representation, but the reality is different. Collective bargaining is only way to show leadership what we truly want.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
I support recognition of Unite for collective bargaining. The should be some discussion and agreement before the imposition of more weekly office hours. Many of us employed under current arrangements travel a considerable distance to the office.
R.C.
FCA Leeds
Message of Support
Thank you for everything you do on our behalf!
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
Fully support union recognition across the FCA and PSR!
William Bates
FCA London
Message of Support
The FCA needs to support its employees by giving them a voice through the union.
Anonymous
FCA Edinburgh
It’s about time
It’s about time FCA leaders really heard what staff are saying.
M.B.
FCA London
We can do this!
It’s about time we were recognised! Come on FCA – we can do this!
Maria Chaffey
FCA London
A welcome move
I welcome the ability to have the ability to collectively bargain with the FCA, otherwise we have a voice without power.
J.C.
FCA London
Message of Support
I full support Unite recognition! This should have happened years ago.
C.F.
FCA Edinburgh
This is long overdue
Union recognition demonstrates respect for all employees and their views, this is long overdue in our organisation.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
100% support this as a move. There are currently serious issues being debated inexpertly by networks and volunteers in the SCC for whom an officially recognised union would provide immense support. We are one of the only big orgs without one!
J.W.
FCA Leeds
Grateful
I am incredibly grateful for all the work Unite do.
Anonymous
FCA London
I am concerned
I am very concerned that increasing the FCA office attendance from 40% will make it increasingly untenable, both financially and in terms of personal work / life balance, for me to remain in the FCA.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
I am tired of being discriminated against by the FCA and its Management, for being neurodiverse. I am tired of being treated like an idiot, subjected to 3 monthly ‘reviews’ as part of reasonable adjustments under EA 2010; shame on the FCA.
Anonymous
FCA Leeds
It’s time to evolve
Its time for the FCA to evolve its relationship with staff and accept negotiation through trade union recognition.
Anonymous
FCA London
I support collective bargaining
I do support collective bargaining and intend to join the union in the near future.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
True accountability welcomes transparency as a friend; when there’s something to hide, transparency becomes an enemy.
Anonymous
FCA London
I am concerned
Concerned over the influence of central government over FCA employee working terms and conditions.
Concerned over consultations on hybrid working with small groups and questions that are leading to an outcome rather than seeking opinion.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
It is completely unfair for ExCo to make changes to hybrid working requirements without consulting staff, who are ultimately affected by those decisions. ExCo make it very hard for us to voice our opinions, so hoping that Unite can negotiate for us.
Anonymous
FCA London
Thank you!
Thank you for all your tireless hard work on behalf of members and non-members
J.D.
FCA London
Message of Support
Even though I am not a union member, I support the work they do for us all.
F.D.
FCA London
Message of Support
Thank you for everything you’re doing to end the anomaly of the FCA not recognising unions. We’re currently an embarrassing outlier.
S.A.
FCA London
Support this petition
I am supporting this petition as we need a management culture where management and staff work in genuine partnership for the benefit of the people we serve. This includes genuine consultation on the matters that are most important to our staff.
Anonymous
FCA London
Enough!
Too long we’ve trusted our leaders to do right by staff & been let down. Rubbish discount provider, removal of bonuses, discriminatory application of work from abroad, diminishing quality of benefits, disability & trans discrimination. Enough!
Anonymous
FCA London
This is not normal
Recognising a union is the absolute norm in the public sector. Indeed, our PRA counterparts have unite representing them.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
It would be nice to have an input that is not just dismissed out of hand.
Anonymous
FCA London
We want a fair outcome
When the PRA recognises Unions, why doesn’t the FCA? We only want a fair outcome.
Anonymous
FCA London
We deserve a chance to vote on union recognition
It’s so poor that we are having to do this, good work everyone. Why do Exco not think we deserve the chance to vote on Union recognition? The BoE and The Treasury staff were given the chance, why are we not worthy? Just ask the staff!
Anonymous
FCA Edinburgh
Message of Support
Thank you for doing this for us.
Gabriela Czerniawska
FCA London
We need a union more than ever
With the FCA planning to cut benefits further and reduce remote working, we need a union more than ever.
Anonymous
FCA London
Message of Support
Having a recognised union is an important check on otherwise unchecked use of employer power by the FCA.
V.T.
FCA London
Message of Support
Other UK regulators have recognised unions, FCA is a clear outlier.
T.P.
FCA London
Message of Support
The FCA ExCo and staff will greatly benefit from union recognition and the constructive challenge that a union can provide.
Anonymous
FCA London