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Scots teachers set to receive improved pay offer in 'next few days' which could halt strike action

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has appealed to teaching unions to suspend a planned wave of strikes which close classrooms across Scotland.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway councillors back fight for more funding from Scottish Government

Dumfries and Galloway Council faces a shortfall of £13m this year to provide services in the region – and nearly £40m over the next three years

Daily Record

West Lothian Council to build almost 400 homes in five years

Councillors agreed a housing budget which will see £27m set aside for new builds and more than £100m to be spent upgrading its existing stock.

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Striking teachers to hit Nicola Sturgeon constituency in Glasgow with 'targeted' action

The EIS has escalated an industrial dispute with the Scottish Government over pay and conditions.

Daily Record

Sturgeon and Swinney constituencies to be hit in ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

The Education Secretary, Scottish Greens education spokesman and Cosla finance spokeswoman will see their constituencies hit by strikes.

The Independent UK

Teachers to target strikes in Sturgeon and Swinney's constituencies

The largest teaching union in Scotland has announced targeted strike action in schools within the constituencies of key decision makers such as…

The National (Scotland)

LibDems in plot to torpedo SNP's National Care Service plan

MINISTERS are being urged to “change course” and abandon plans to create a new National Care Service (NCS) for Scotland, with the Liberal…

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Dumfries and Galloway Council facing fresh strike threat after unions submit 12 per cent pay claim

Unison, GMB and Unite have submitted a joint claim for 2023/24 and warned the Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) not to use staff as a “political football”

Daily Record

Councils fear SNP/Green Government 'sanctions' on £145m funding for extra teachers if numbers fall

EXCLUSIVE: A document by council umbrella group COSLA suggests the Government may opt for a financial punishment.

Daily Record

SNP/Green Government warned of "massive" council tax rises if teacher cuts blocked

Council chiefs have sounded the alarm over Government plans to halt cuts in teacher posts

Daily Record

Teachers to receive 'no new offer' from Scottish Government after talks with unions

Scottish Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said “no new offer” for teachers would come from the Scottish government following talks…

The National (Scotland)

"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

Daily Record

Midlothian plan to cut teachers, libraries and music lessons sparks protest

Teaching jobs, the closure of school libraries and axing of community librarians and school crossing patrols are all in the savings proposal which will now be put out for public consultation

Edinburgh Live

Teachers brave the weather to take to picket lines as fight for better pay continues

All schools in West Lothian were shut to pupils today as teachers walked out

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West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres could close to balance budget

A review of all facilities is underway as the council seeks to plug budget black hole

Daily Record

Striking Renfrewshire teachers hold demonstration outside council headquarters

The rally was part of a rolling series of strike action being conducted by teachers across the country this month.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish councils 'seek legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon's teachers intervention

SCOTTISH council leaders have said they will be seeking legal advice after the Edinburgh government said it would intervene to prevent teacher…

Edinburgh Live

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

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Daily Record

John Swinney says he recognises scale of West Dunbartonshire's financial challenge

Deputy FM John Swinney has responded to a letter from WDC chief Martin Rooney outlining the local authority's huge budget gap.

Daily Record

Teachers in Stirling take part in latest strike over pay as national dispute continues

The rolling period of strike action organised by the EIS reached the region this week.

Daily Record

Striking Dumfries and Galloway teachers hold rally outside council headquarters

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) took their fight for better pay to the council’s door as part of a 16 day series of national industrial action

The Independent UK

Teachers union announces further strike dates for schools in Scotland

The NASUWT said its members will go on strike on February 28 and March 1 – joining similar action by the EIS union.

The National (Scotland)

Teaching union announces two more Scottish strike dates amid pay dispute row

The union says that the action is a result of the failure of ministers and Cosla to put an improved pay offer on the table.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway teachers plan January 23 strike day rally

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland will take their pay fight to the council headquarters on English Street as they look for a 10 per cent pay rise

The Independent UK

Fresh talks to take place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

However the EIS union has warned its strikes will continue unless a ‘substantially improved’ offer is made.

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