First Scottish teachers’ strike for four decades sent strong message to government On Thursday 24 November, teachers across Scotland walked out in the first day of national strike action over pay in almost 40 years. EIS members turned out in their thousands on school picket lines and at campaign rallies right across Scotland. Every single […]
Readers of the October 2022 edition of the SEJ will remember that, with the support of my employer, I have undertaken the task to gain GTCS registration in an additional sector. I am happy to welcome you along again, on my continued journey in the move from primary school teacher to retraining as a secondary […]
Inspired by our past, building for the future for women workers The 95th Annual STUC Women’s Conference took place in Glenrothes on the 31st October and 1st November. The theme ‘Inspired by our Past, Building for the Future’ was strongly carried throughout the conference, with reflections on past trade union struggles and contributions from young […]
COUNCIL LAUDS MEMBER ACTION ON PAY & LOOKS AHEAD TO NEXT STAGE OF CAMPAIGN With the November meeting of EIS Council taking place the day after the first national teachers’ pay strike in four decades, there was only ever going to be one issue that dominated the agenda. Council members reflected on the hugely successful […]
