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Teachers to be balloted on strike action as union rejects latest pay offer

TEACHERS in Scotland will be balloted on taking industrial action after a leading union rejected the latest pay offer.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow to close all primaries as council strike action escalates

Glasgow City Council announced all its primaries, nurseries and additional needs schools would be shut for three days because of strike action.

The Independent UK

Secret support: did prescription bras help Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory?

Well-fitting sports bras could improve performance and help athletes train for longer, research shows

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Proposal to raise school starting age as part of 'national discussion'

PROPOSALS to raise the school starting age could be considered as part of a “national discussion” on education, the Scottish Government has said.

The National (Scotland)

Dumfries and Galloway teaching union express concerns at support staff redistribution plan

The EIS say members fear the proposed changes could have "a negative impact on attainment"

Daily Record

Dundee school strike OFF after last minute Court of Session ruling

EIS bosses obtained an interim interdict against Dundee City Council regarding the introduction of faculties into schools.

Daily Record

Education Secretary supports 'fair' pay deal for teachers amid strike threats

THE Education Secretary has said she supports a “fair pay offer” amid threats of teaching strikes in the autumn.

The National (Scotland)

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Teachers ready to strike by Autumn amid pay dispute, union leader warns

Larry Flanagan, general secretary of Scotland's largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), said teachers are ready to "fight back".

Glasgow Live

Western Isles teachers back strike action in consultative ballot

TEACHERS in the Western Isles have voted for strike action over timetable changes they fear will lead to more online learning for students.

The National (Scotland)

Teaching union snub for Dundee’s new Lord Provost as school leadership row deepens

The news follows confirmation that Tayside’s teachers will definitely strike on June 22.

Daily Record

Scotland’s largest teaching union meeting in Dundee this week amid pay increase calls

The EIS AGM comes as the union recently launched a campaign for a 10% pay rise.

Daily Record

‘Critique of Scottish education as in decline drives me to despair’

THE biggest failure regarding Scottish education in the last decade has been the attempt to turn it into a political football, according to the…

The National (Scotland)

First woman to take charge of Scotland's biggest teaching union is gearing up for a fight

Andrea Bradley warns her EIS membership is angry at "derisory" two per cent pay offer after keeping education on track for two years during the pandemic

Daily Record

Perform in Perth thrilled to receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Volunteers, both past and present, gathered at the Royal George Hotel to celebrate the honour

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Teachers' Union elects first female general secretary in 175-year history

Andrea Bradley will become the first woman to hold the post of general secretary in the 175-year history of the Educational Institute of Scotland…

Daily Record

Teachers in Dundee and Glasgow vow to strike over principal teacher plans and 'violent' pupil behaviour

Faculty heads are set to replace specialist principal teachers while several violent incidents have been recorded since pupils returned after the Easter break.

Daily Record

Teachers in two Scots cities vow to strike over 'violent' pupil behaviour

Several violent incidents have been recorded since pupils returned after the Easter break last month.

The National (Scotland)

Teachers may strike over rise in pupil violence and plans to replace principals

TEACHERS at two local authorities could take strike action over rising incidents of violent behaviour and controversial plans to replace principal…

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Daily Record

Dumfries college lecturers stage strike action over pay dispute

The lecturers' union claims the latest pay offer fails to address rises in the cost of living

ABC News

Environmental impact statement released for Sun Cable's $30 billion solar energy project

An environmental impact assessment shows Sun Cable's proposed $30 billion project would result in significant reductions of greenhouse gas emissions, but could also cause some potentially negative impacts.

Wales Online

Welsh Rugby Union appoint new man to 'complex and vital' role

There's a new man in post at the Welsh Rugby Union

Daily Record

Over 140 West Lothian teachers off sick as covid cases surge

Teachers are demanding free covid testing in schools continues after Easter holidays

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway classes could return to home learning due to teacher absences

Staff shortages due to increasing coronavirus cases have hit a number of schools across the region

Edinburgh Live

Teachers demand free Covid tests stay in West Lothian schools as 142 staff off sick

Free access to Covid tests will end in West Lothian schools at the start of the new term. Teaching unions fear that some young people or families will not be able to afford the £20 cost.

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian teachers expect "tsunami" of appeals on exams

A teaching union says it expects huge numbers of appeals on results as pupils get ready for their first sit down National and Higher exams in two years.

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