Scotland’s college lecturers have begun industrial action by refusing to enter student marks into recording systems and working to rule as part of a battle for higher wages.
Members of the EIS-Further Education Lecturers’ Association (EIS-Fela) across Scotland’s 26 colleges started their action short of strike on Tuesday after its members backed the move last month.
Andrea Bradley, EIS general secretary, warned: “College leaders and the Scottish Government now only have a short window of opportunity to avoid significant disruption that would mean students not being able to progress due to assessment results not being entered into college systems.
“Despite the months of warnings that this industrial action would be undertaken, college employers have still failed to produce a pay offer that is acceptable amidst a cost-of-living crisis and the Scottish Government has failed to pay any attention to this dispute.”
Gavin Donoghue, director of College Employers Scotland, said it was “deeply disappointing” the union had started the action and it would have a “a serious impact on college students at a crucial time in their courses”.
