WITH NO END TO PAY DISPUTE IN SIGHT, COUNCIL DISCUSSES OPTIONS FOR ESCALATION The January meeting of EIS Council took place as the dispute over teacher pay continued. As Council members gathered in Edinburgh, EIS members were in the midst of 16-days of rolling strike action across the country. On the day of the meeting, […]
Increase in early years ASN funding desperately needed to support young learners A survey of early years practitioners conducted by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists has shown that there has been an increase in the number of children in Scotland experiencing difficulties with speech, language and communication since the pandemic. Almost 90% […]
EIS supports educational arts projects to tune of over £150k over past 5 years The EIS has supported arts projects with an educational element with more than £150,000 in direct funding over the past five years. This included over £35,000 in funding for the year 2021-2022. Commenting, EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley said, “The EIS […]
General Secretary Andrea Bradley provided an overview of the pay campaign thus far, and looked ahead to possible next steps. Ms Bradley said, “The substance of our campaign is allowing us to challenge the spin and the anti-trade union rhetoric that has come from the Scottish Government, the Cabinet Secretary and the First Minister. There […]
EIS secures almost £300k in settlements for members injured or assaulted at work The EIS secured almost £300K for members injured or assaulted at work over the past year. All teachers and lecturers deserve a safe place in which to work. Employers have a duty of care to their employees, and must take all possible […]
