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Targeted strike action by teachers ‘indefensible’ – Swinney

Strikes are taking place in certain areas around the country.

The Independent UK

Teachers in Scotland begin targeted strikes in key constituencies

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland are involved in a long-running pay dispute.

The Independent UK

School strikes continue as Renfrewshire teachers dub 11.5 per cent pay rise "disappointing"

The offer was for a six per cent pay rise this year, followed by a 5.5 per cent uplift in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Dozens of schools to close in Perthshire as striking teachers target constituencies of leading politicians

The planned industrial action over an ongoing dispute over pay is specifically targeting Perthshire because it is represented at Holyrood by Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP

Daily Record

Nicola Sturgeon's constituency to be ‘targeted’ with extra teacher strikes

CHILDREN attending school in the constituencies of key politicians including Scotland’s First Minister will face an extra six days of disruption…

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Teachers in Stirling set for two more strike days as latest pay offer rejected

The strike action will take place at the end of the month.

Daily Record

Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes

The Educational Institute of Scotland is escalating its programme of industrial action.

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West Dunbartonshire Council leader makes 'Save our Services' call, as savage cuts loom

Councillor Rooney has warned that, without further funding from Holyrood, the local authority will face savage cuts that impact key services if it’s forced to close the gap by March.

Daily Record

Scotland's teachers reject latest 'insufficient' six per cent pay offer

A new pay offer, which would see teachers who earn up to £80,000 given a 6% pay boost backdated to April 2022 has been rejected and called 'inadequate' and 'insufficient' by a teaching union

Glasgow Live

Teacher strikes to go ahead after union rejects latest pay offer

SCOTLAND’S largest teaching union has unanimously rejected the latest pay offer from the Scottish Government and councils.

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Scotland's teachers reject latest pay offer and vow to continue with programme of strike action

The lastest six per cent pay offer has been dismissed as only a "marginal improvement" at a special meeting of the EIS Salaries Committee today.

Daily Record

Falkirk teachers' union criticises offer from Cosla and Scottish Government

Falkirk EIS leader says the latest proposals are "a baby step" in the right direction but proper negotiation is needed

Daily Record

Improved pay offer for Scottish teachers expected 'within days'

Teachers can expect to receive a new pay offer "within days", the education secretary has said.

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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.

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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

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

Daily Record

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

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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…

Daily Record

"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.

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