Long-running dispute resolved at City of Glasgow College as workers accept new deal A RESOLUTION has been reached in the long-running industrial dispute at City of Glasgow College. The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023
Scottish Government announces £900k to tackle violence in schools EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 of cash for councils to help train school staff to deal with “the new challenges in our… The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023
It’s time to end the EIS and VCT sunset clause for good City Voices: cutting incentives for fast-growth tech companies would be counterproductive at best, and outright harmful at worst Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2023
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 National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023
Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail Having this virus is bad enough at home, where you might spend hours hugging the toilet. Imagine having it out camping. Investigators wanted to find out how backpackers were getting and spreading it. WEKU · Sep 24, 2023
College lecturers begin rolling strike action in pay dispute EIS-Fela members at New College Lanarkshire walked out on Monday. The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023
College lecturers warn of escalating industrial action without improved pay offer College lecturers have warned they will escalate ongoing industrial action unless “definitive action” is taken to put forward a fair and fully… The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023
College lecturers could escalate industrial action if no pay award put forward Members of the EIS-Fela union said industrial action could escalate if there is no progress in talks over pay. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023
Kooragang project will "build the foundation" of Australia's hydrogen economy The hub will help Orica to transition away from its use of gas. Newcastle Herald · Aug 18, 2023
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 Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
Fears over future of smaller and rural Dumfries and Galloway after consultation launched Union officials say they would "oppose any school closures on purely financial grounds" Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023
Stirling University lecturers to walk out over 50% marking boycott pay deduction EIS members at Edinburgh College also began industrial action in response to compulsory redundancies Insider UK · Jun 27, 2023
Glasgow call for council to support better wage rise for college lecturers Lecturers belonging to the union EIS-FELA have been taking strike action over pay. Glasgow Live · Jun 21, 2023
EIS optimistic on economic prospects in H2 The Economic Intelligence Service (EIS), a research arm of the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), forecasts a better second half for the Thai economy, driven by increased tourism and domestic consumption, although the political instability would need to be monitored. Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2023
Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023 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'.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023 School violence is result of ministers not listening to teachers, union warns Increasing violence in Scotland’s classrooms is the result of ministers not listening to demands for extra support to be given to children, the…
ABC News · Jun 4, 2023 Coalmines pollute much more than their operators predicted when they sought approval An ABC analysis uncovers several examples of project approval being granted to coalmines based on environmental assessments that contained significant underestimates of their greenhouse gas pollution.
Daily Record · May 31, 2023 Plan for Scots pupils to have 'minimum learning hours' at school slammed by council bosses EXCLUSIVE: Local authorities fear the policy on learning hours could lead to cuts elsewhere in already stretched education budgets.
Daily Record · May 30, 2023 Dumfries and Galloway teaching union warns pupil anxiety and depression "greatly increased" since coronavirus pandemic A new Educational Institute of Scotland survey has looked into trends in "dysregulated behaviour" in the classroom
Daily Record · May 22, 2023 Teachers warn budget changes will lead to cuts in schools Unions have accused the council of 'passing the buck' for cuts on to head teachers
Edinburgh Live · May 22, 2023 West Lothian teachers warn budget changes mean cuts to schools Unions say the council has passed the buck on cuts to headteachers with changes to school management budgets
The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023 Anas Sarwar 'joins striking teachers' at his children's private school ANAS Sarwar reportedly joined a picket of striking teachers at his children’s £13,000-per year private school.
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Anas Sarwar joins picket line for striking teachers at private school attended by his children EXCLUSIVE: Sarwar has also written to Hutchesons’ Grammar about the bitter dispute
Daily Record · May 19, 2023 Teachers at former school of Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar take strike action Teachers are in dispute with Hutchesons’ Grammar over pensions
Daily Record · May 10, 2023 Scottish Government responds to concerns about its rollout of free school meals in Perth and Kinross primary schools It is unclear when free school meals will be offered to primary six and seven pupils but the Scottish Government has pledged to fulfil its programme for government