Archibald welcomes unions’ move to accept pay offer
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Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed a decision by UCU and NASUWT members to accept an increased pay offer for further education lecturers.
The Minister said:
“I am pleased, that having worked to secure the necessary budget required to enable the further education colleges to make a pay offer to lecturers, that this offer has now been accepted. I commend the further education colleges and trade union representatives for their constructive engagement to bring about this multi-year pay deal.“This brings an end to industrial action, benefiting staff and students alike.”
For 2024/25, a 5.5% increase has been accepted, which aligns to the offer accepted by teachers. In addition a 3% pay increase offer has been accepted for 2025/26.
Notes to editors:
- Previous FE lecturers pay awards:
- 2021/22: 1% consolidated increase
- 2022/23: 1% consolidated and a non-consolidated £3,000 one off payment
- 2023/24: 8.4% consolidated increase plus £1,000 on each pay point above £30,000, minimum starting salary increased to £30,000 (this equates to 11.2% increase)
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