- LOOKING AHEAD TO WINTER BREAK, COUNCIL URGES STRONG YES-YES VOTE IN WORKLOAD BALLOT
In the final meeting of EIS Council for this year, the issue of the ongoing statutory ballot over Workload was to the fore of everyone’s mind. Executive Committee Vice-President Mark Smith presented the report of the Executive Committee, with a strong… Read more: LOOKING AHEAD TO WINTER BREAK, COUNCIL URGES STRONG YES-YES VOTE IN WORKLOAD BALLOT - Craigclowan teachers strike to protect pensions
EIS members have commenced strike action at Craigclowan School, an independent school in Perthshire, as they fight to protect their pensions. Craigclowan School has used ‘fire and rehire’ letters to force its teachers to give up their occupational teachers’ pension scheme… Read more: Craigclowan teachers strike to protect pensions - Teacher pay settled for two years
The EIS welcomed the recent unanimous decision by the Teachers’ Panel of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) to accept a 2-year pay offer for Scotland’s teachers. The decision settles the issue of pay for Scotland’s teachers this year and… Read more: Teacher pay settled for two years - David Drever FEIS (1952 – 2025)
It is with deep sadness that we mark the passing of David Drever, who died on 18 August 2025. A passionate educator, tireless trade-unionist and committed campaigner for social justice. Born in Glasgow in 1952, David graduated from the University of… Read more: David Drever FEIS (1952 – 2025) - EIS Women ‘build bridges’ at STUC Women’s Conference
The 98th STUC Women’s Conference was chaired by Pearl Abernethy of Community Union. In her Chair’s address, Pearl highlighted the ongoing organising and campaigning around women’s rights led by the STUC Women’s Committee. She spoke about the importance of working collectively… Read more: EIS Women ‘build bridges’ at STUC Women’s Conference