Industrial Action Update – March/April 2026
City of Glasgow College has been notified of planned industrial action by EIS-FELA on the following dates:
- Friday, 20 March 2026
- Monday, 23 March, Tuesday, 24 March, & Wednesday, 25 March 2026
- Monday, 30 March, Tuesday, 31 March
- Wednesday, 1 April & Thursday, 2 April 2026
The planned action relates to concerns previously raised about welding and fabrication activity at our Riverside Campus.
The College engaged with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as part of routine regulatory processes. This was at the lowest level of formal intervention and did not require any enforcement action.
On 6 February 2026, HSE formally confirmed that all matters had been fully addressed, that appropriate evidence of compliance had been provided, and that welding and fabrication training can continue. The regulator considers the matter closed.
Throughout this process, the College has acted transparently, engaged fully with external regulators, and worked closely with Faculty, Health and Safety, Trade Union and HR colleagues to ensure that all necessary improvements have been implemented and embedded.
The planned industrial action involves a small number of staff, and we do not expect disruption to students. We are working to ensure that learning continues uninterrupted and that students remain fully supported.
Further information can be found on our FAQ document relating to this matter.