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Teacher workload ‘not sustainable’ union says as strike action ballot opens

The ballot runs until January 14.

Evening Standard

Teacher ballot on strike action to open over contact time dispute

The Scottish Government is ‘disappointed’ with the ballot opening, a spokesman said.

Evening Standard

Teachers struggling with ‘crippling’ workload to vote on strike action

The EIS trade union say teachers work the equivalent of a day-and-a-half extra each week, unpaid

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Teachers in strike ballot over lack of action to reduce ‘crippling’ workload

The EIS trade union has called on ministers and councils to ‘at long last agree’ a way forward on cutting classroom time for teachers.

Evening Standard

Teachers back strike action in ballot over class contact time

A BALOT organised by Scotland’s largest teaching union has displayed strong support for strike action, if a long awaited promise to cut…

The National (Scotland)

Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

Evening Standard

Teachers balloted for strike action over 'excessive' workloads

TEACHERS are being urged to vote for strike action in a bid to send a message to ministers on “excessive” workloads ...

The National (Scotland)

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Teachers balloted for strike action over ‘excessive’ workloads

It comes after the EIS union found 44% of teachers work an additional seven unpaid hours in a typical week.

Evening Standard

‘Excessive workload’ means 44% of teachers work extra day every week, says union

A survey by the EIS found 44.3% of teachers work an additional seven hours – while 11.5% do an additional 15 hours each week.

Evening Standard

Trade unions demand 'practical' solutions to stop the far-right

The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has backed calls for “practical” solutions to tackle the rise of the far-right, warning the UK and…

The National (Scotland)

Union suspends planned strike by Glasgow teachers

It came after the council said it will look to increase teacher numbers in the city.

Evening Standard

Schools in Scotland witness ‘exponential increase’ in pupil violence

Teaching union finds 44% of its members have experienced physical abuse or violent episodes in last 12 months

The Guardian - UK

Teachers in Glasgow vote overwhelmingly to strike over education cuts

Some 95% of EIS union members who voted backed industrial action in protest to cuts by Glasgow City Council.

The Independent UK

Scottish city teachers vote 'overwhelmingly' for strike action

Teachers in Glasgow have voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of strike action.

The National (Scotland)

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Trade union calls for ‘immediate mitigation’ of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers are facing calls to speed up plans to effectively scrap the two-child cap on some benefits in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Urgent need for education to counter extremist views, say Scotland's teachers

URGENT education is needed to equip young people with knowledge for non-violent conflict resolution to help counter the rise in extremist…

The Independent UK

Teaching union to ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow

Glasgow City Council has been urged to reverse cuts to education.

The National (Scotland)

College strikes called off as lecturers anticipate better pay offer

COLLEGE strikes have been called off after productive meetings between the lecturers’ union and the Scottish Government.

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The National (Scotland)

Rise in school violence sees teachers claiming record compensation

TEACHERS in Scotland claimed more than half a million pounds in compensation in 2023 as a result of violence in schools.

The National (Scotland)

Teaching union to push for more education funding after Scottish Budget

THE largest teaching union in Scotland has said it will continue to campaign for more cash for education in 2024.

The National (Scotland)

Teachers say pupil violence is increasing in Scotland's schools

TEACHERS across Scotland are seeing a “significant amount of violence”, according to a new report, which says pupil violence has increased over…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens call for extension of universal free school meals for all pupils

THE Scottish Greens have called for the extension of universal free school meals for all pupils across Scotland, during term time and school…

The Independent UK

Union calls on First Minister to address lack of job security for new teachers

The Educational Institute of Scotland says short-term temporary contracts are driving new teachers away from the industry.

The National (Scotland)

Local council tells over 100 teachers they do not have jobs after summer holidays

More than 100 teachers in North Lanarkshire are facing an uncertain future after the council told them they do not have jobs in the next school year.

Daily Record

School violence is the result of ministers not listening to teachers, union warns

Andrea Bradley made clear the rise in violence is a 'consequence of not listening to the voices of teachers as they’ve called for more support for children and young people whose mental health is fragile'.

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