Schools shut across Scotland as teachers strike over pay Members of the EIS and NASUWT unions are taking industrial action on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023
Glasgow school strikes - everything you need to know as industrial action continues Glasgow schools are set to close their doors across two days - including today (February 28) - amid ongoing pay disputes with targeted action also set to take place. Glasgow Live · Feb 28, 2023
Teachers begin two days of strike action as long-running pay dispute continues TWO days of strike action by teachers is underway as a long-running dispute over pay continues. The National (Scotland) · Feb 28, 2023
Teaching union postpones strike action following fresh pay deal offer A TEACHING union has agreed to defer industrial action which was set to take place next week after members “marginally” voted to accept a new… The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway schools to close due to further teacher strike action All schools across the region will be shut on Tuesday and Wednesday as members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) walk out due to a pay dispute Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
Targeted strike action by teachers ‘indefensible’ – Swinney Strikes are taking place in certain areas around the country. The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023
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 · Feb 22, 2023
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. Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
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 · Feb 17, 2023
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… The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 16, 2023
Pupils in key constituencies face six extra days of ‘targeted’ teacher strikes The Educational Institute of Scotland is escalating its programme of industrial action. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 15, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023 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 · Feb 15, 2023 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
The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023 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.
Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023 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 · Feb 10, 2023 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 · Feb 9, 2023 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 · Feb 7, 2023 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.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 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 National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023 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) · Feb 7, 2023 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…