Information for Stakeholders on planned Academic Staff Strike Action - 20, 21 and 22 August 2024

The result of the ballot has been announced and the majority of members taking part have voted to take strike action.

Our employer’s body, College Employers Scotland, are continuing to work with the EIS/FELA and Unison with a view to resolve the dispute as soon as possible.

Following on from the ballot, the EIS have given notice of discontinuous strike action on the following dates:

Tuesday the 20th of August
Wednesday the 21st of August
Thursday the 22nd of August
Tuesday the 27th of August
Thursday the 29th of August
Friday the 30th of August

Following receipt of this notification, we have considered the most appropriate response, taking into account the impact on our students, and we can confirm the following:

• On the 20th, 21st and 22nd of August, the College will be open as normal, schools will attend as planned and student inductions and other activities will go ahead as scheduled.
• Confirmation of the arrangements for the 27th 29th and 30th will be communicated as soon as practicable and decisions in respect of any future strike days will be made and communicated to students, staff, and other stakeholders on a week-by-week basis.
• Student and campus facilities will be open as normal.

Students will be advised to attend as normal on 20, 21 and 22 August and I would ask you to ensure all managers and others within your organisation involved in liaison with the College and responsible for learners or apprentices coming into College on strike days are made aware of the above arrangements.

The College will remain open for staff on all strike days.