Commenting on the EIS-FELA ballot result, Gavin Donoghue, Director of College Employers Scotland, said: 

“Employers are pleased to see the EIS-FELA’s members overwhelming acceptance of this substantial pay offer, and the end of this long-running industrial dispute.

“This pay award delivers a starting salary for lecturers of nearly £42,000 from September 2025, with the average lecturer salary increasing to more than £50,000. This means that lecturers in Scotland will continue to enjoy the best pay and conditions of any college lecturers across the UK.

“The goal of employers throughout the current dispute has been to secure a pay settlement that is fair and affordable, while protecting the interests of students. Now that all industrial action is suspended, it is imperative that any boycotted student results are entered into college systems without delay.

“With industrial action now at an end, colleges hope to be able to fully concentrate on providing the world-class educational experience their students deserve.”

Full details of the employers' offer can be found here.