Industrial Action
National Industrial Action
EIS-FELA and Unison, the trade unions which represent teaching and support staff across Scotland’s colleges, have notified the College that they intend to take industrial action in relation to ongoing national disputes relating to pay.
Strike action will be taking place at Edinburgh College on:
- Thursday 29 February 2024
Further dates may be notified in due course.
Read the FAQs below to find out more about the planned strike action at Edinburgh College.
Frequently asked questions
EIS-FELA and Unison members across Scotland’s colleges plan to take strike action on Thursday 29 February 2024.
As we will not know which staff will be working until the day of the strike, classes will not go ahead on this day, unless students are told otherwise by their lecturer. Lecturers will advise students if classes are going ahead on the strike day.
Our campuses will remain open for students to undertake self-directed study or access support services.
No, student support payments will not be affected by the strike action.
EIS-FELA and Unison have notified the College that further strike dates will be provided in due course. We will communicate these dates with students and partners as soon as we have them.
The industrial action is in relation to an ongoing national dispute relating to pay. Negotiations are happening at a national level and we hope that a resolution can be agreed soon.
If you have any concerns please speak to your lecturer or Student Services or raise it with the Edinburgh College Students’ Association (ECSA) team to ensure we can address any queries you may have.