16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence is an annual international campaign, running from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25th November, until Human Rights Day 10th December. Unfortunately, domestic abuse is prevalent in our society, and it is estimated that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at […]
Committee Business Executive Vice-President Paula McEwan updated Council on other areas of work currently being undertaken by the Executive Committee. Ms McEwan provided an update on staffing within the institute, with a number of new appointments and internal moves within the staff. The Vice-President also expressed solidarity to members in EIS-ULA currently engaged in strike […]
Robert Owen Award honour for former general secretary Last month, former EIS General Secretary Larry Flanagan was honoured with the presentation of the Robert Owen Award for services to Scottish Education. At a ceremony in Glasgow, as part of the Scottish Learning Festival, Larry was presented with the award by Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Scottish Government […]
