Question reference: S6W-26554
- Asked by: Michael Matheson, MSP for Falkirk West, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 28 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 25 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what further steps it will take to help mediate the reportedly ongoing industrial dispute in the college sector regarding pay and conditions.
Answer
It is the responsibility of the college unions and employers to negotiate pay, terms and conditions, not the Scottish Government.
While the Scottish Government respects the right of trade unions to take industrial action, we remain concerned about the potential impacts this action will have on students.
That is why the Scottish Government continues to encourage unions and employers to reach a resolution that is fair and affordable and brings this action to a close.