National Pay & Funding Dispute: First Day of Action 2024
Despite the biting wind, our dedicated members showcased unwavering commitment as they turned out in impressive numbers on picket lines across all Edinburgh College campuses and at the National Rally yesterday. The collective strength displayed was heartening, with solidarity extending beyond our union to include support staff colleagues from Unison, ECSA/NUS reps, and students who stood shoulder to shoulder in a powerful demonstration of unity. Students and their representatives from ECSA and NUS demonstrated a profound understanding the symbiotic nature of the relationship between their learning conditions and the working conditions of educators. This mutual recognition serves as a cornerstone for maintaining the relationships between the various stakeholders within the educational ecosystem. In a remarkable display of unity, both our union and Unison stood on strike for the same reason—fair pay. However, it is evident that the broader issue lies in the urgent need fo