Question reference: S6W-26666
- Date lodged: 3 April 2024
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Current status: Answered by Graeme Dey on 1 May 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it last met trade unions from the college sector, and what was discussed.
Answer
The Scottish Government meets with campus unions on a bi-annual basis, and representatives of the college sector in a number of forums regularly, where a range of matters important to the sector are discussed.
We expect college management and unions to work together to do everything they can to reach a pay settlement that is both fair and affordable.
However, while the Scottish Government can have no direct role in these negotiations, we will continue to engage with both management and unions as and when appropriate to do so.