As we approach the end of term, and the end of 2021, we can refl ect on another diffi cult year. Although many advances have been made, and the Covid vaccine programme continues to roll out, the pandemic has remained very much with us over the past 12 months. Teachers and lecturers have remained at […]
While November’s meeting of EIS Council again had a strong focus on Covid-related issues, the issue of this year’s long-delayed pay settlement also prompted a significant amount of discussion. Salaries Convener Des Morris provided an update to Council on the latest developments at the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT). Mr Morris highlighted to Council […]
The latest ‘improved’ pay offer to Scotland’s teachers has been unanimously rejected by the EIS Salaries Committee and, subsequently, by teachers’ representatives at a meeting of the Teachers’ Panel of the SNCT (Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers). The offer from the Scottish Government and COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) offers the same 1.22% pay […]
The pay dispute at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been resolved, following a programme of strike action by EIS-ULA members at the institution. The EIS and SRUC have now agreed a Memorandum of Understanding that will bind SRUC and the EIS to implement key points within a future Pay & Grading Framework, and work together […]
The EIS was extremely active around the recent COP26 conference in Glasgow. A range of Webinars were organised addressing climate-change issues, and these were well attended by members. An online exhibition of student work on climate change and environmental issues offers an inspiring view for the future. EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan was a member […]
The EIS has commented on the launch of the Curriculum for Excellence Review Implementation Framework, which was recently published on the Scottish Government website. The Implementation Framework sets out how the Scottish Government intends to address the recommendations in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report, Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence: Into the Future. […]
The EIS delegation played an active role at the recent STUC Women’s Conference, speaking on a wide range of motions. The EIS Equalities Convener, Nicola Fisher, delivered an impassioned speech on the Emergency Motion on Afghanistan, in which she highlighted the impact of the return of the Taliban regime on women and girls. Ms Fisher […]
The EIS has been running a statutory industrial action ballot for its members in the Higher Education Sector. Members of the EIS University Lecturers’ Association (EIS-ULA) were being asked to support a programme of industrial action, up to and including strike action, in a long-running dispute over pay. The dispute follows protracted negotiations at New […]
With the Winter months now upon us, the importance of Covid mitigations is increased and issues such as balancing ventilation with appropriate temperature within classrooms become more challenging. Here, the SEJ rounds up the latest Covid safety developments, guidance and advice. A few minor changes in Scottish Government guidelines for schools have been issued but […]
Over the past year the world has tracked the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic using data collection of cases and COVID-related deaths. Yet we now know that these provide only a partial picture of the impact that COVID-19 has made to the lives of those affected. Long after being infected by the COVID-19 virus many […]
