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21 February 2012
CfE senior phase survey for secondary school members
We are seeking the views of EIS members in the secondary sector in relation to the implementation of CfE Senior Phase.
CfE senior phase survey for secondary school members
We are seeking the views of EIS members in the secondary sector in relation to the implementation of CfE Senior Phase.
15 February 2012
Call to Action: Write to your elected representatives
We are asking members to get involved and take action to help protect their pension schemes.
Call to Action: Write to your elected representatives
We are asking members to get involved and take action to help protect their pension schemes.
13 February 2012
Chartered Teachers and SNCT update
Following the statement by the Cabinet Secretary to end the Chartered Teacher Scheme, the SNCT will have to give consideration to the following issues
Chartered Teachers and SNCT update
Following the statement by the Cabinet Secretary to end the Chartered Teacher Scheme, the SNCT will have to give consideration to the following issues
03 February 2012
EIS calls for delay to new curriculum exams
Our Education Convener, Larry Flanagan, was on BBC Radio Scotland this morning to discuss the timetable for the implementation of the new exam system.
EIS calls for delay to new curriculum exams
Our Education Convener, Larry Flanagan, was on BBC Radio Scotland this morning to discuss the timetable for the implementation of the new exam system.
27 January 2012
EIS selects Larry Flanagan as new General Secretary
Scotland’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), has selected Larry Flanagan as its new General Secretary.
EIS selects Larry Flanagan as new General Secretary
Scotland’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), has selected Larry Flanagan as its new General Secretary.
26 January 2012
Pensions Update - Teachers
Following the industrial action taken on 30 November, the key developments in pensions lie in two directions
Pensions Update - Teachers
Following the industrial action taken on 30 November, the key developments in pensions lie in two directions
25 January 2012
Holocaust Memorial Day - 27 Jan 2012
On 27 January 2012, we are asking you to consider what you see and hear around you, and to use your voices to Speak Up against hatred and discrimination.
Holocaust Memorial Day - 27 Jan 2012
On 27 January 2012, we are asking you to consider what you see and hear around you, and to use your voices to Speak Up against hatred and discrimination.
20 January 2012
Changes to RIDDOR 2012 - NEW
This article outlines the changes to reporting procedures that are likely to take place from 6 April 2012.
Changes to RIDDOR 2012 - NEW
This article outlines the changes to reporting procedures that are likely to take place from 6 April 2012.
20 January 2012
Cuts to Psychologist Training Will Damage Educational Support
News Release on cuts to psychologist training
Cuts to Psychologist Training Will Damage Educational Support
News Release on cuts to psychologist training
19 January 2012
GTCS panel member vacancies- apply by 9 Feb 2012
The GTC is still recruiting for the Adjudication Panels which are part of its new structure from April 2012
GTCS panel member vacancies- apply by 9 Feb 2012
The GTC is still recruiting for the Adjudication Panels which are part of its new structure from April 2012
16 January 2012
New SQA appeals system - EIS response
Responding to today's announcement of a new exams appeals system by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA),
New SQA appeals system - EIS response
Responding to today's announcement of a new exams appeals system by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA),
10 January 2012
Pensions Update 10 Jan 2012
The Scottish Government has now issued draft proposed changes to contributions for members of the Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme.
Pensions Update 10 Jan 2012
The Scottish Government has now issued draft proposed changes to contributions for members of the Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme.
06 January 2012
Record award highlights the need to tackle teacher stress
An EIS member has received a record six figure settlement as a result of an occupational stress case. The settlement, which was agreed out of court, was a consequence of an employer's failure to act upon repeated reports of excessive workload which led to
Record award highlights the need to tackle teacher stress
An EIS member has received a record six figure settlement as a result of an occupational stress case. The settlement, which was agreed out of court, was a consequence of an employer's failure to act upon repeated reports of excessive workload which led to
28 December 2011
EIS urges Scottish Government to act on FE National Bargaining
EIS has called on the Scottish Government to act to ensure a return to national pay bargaining in Scotland’s Further Education Colleges.
EIS urges Scottish Government to act on FE National Bargaining
EIS has called on the Scottish Government to act to ensure a return to national pay bargaining in Scotland’s Further Education Colleges.
23 December 2011
EIS Welcomes election of world's 1st Independent teaching council
The EIS has welcomed the creation of the world’s first fully independent teaching council, which will take up office in April, following the recent elections to the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
EIS Welcomes election of world's 1st Independent teaching council
The EIS has welcomed the creation of the world’s first fully independent teaching council, which will take up office in April, following the recent elections to the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
20 December 2011
EIS calls on Scottish Government to state clear position on pensions
EIS has today called on the Scottish Government to make clear their position and plans for the Scottish Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme (STSS)
EIS calls on Scottish Government to state clear position on pensions
EIS has today called on the Scottish Government to make clear their position and plans for the Scottish Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme (STSS)
07 December 2011
EIS welcomes teacher numbers, but education challenges remain
EIS has welcomed today’s news that local authorities have met the target figure of 51,131 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers in employment in Scotland’s schools.
EIS welcomes teacher numbers, but education challenges remain
EIS has welcomed today’s news that local authorities have met the target figure of 51,131 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers in employment in Scotland’s schools.
06 December 2011
Carnegie college lecturers to strike in prison education dispute
Lecturers from Carnegie College who are responsible for delivering prison education at seven Prisons across Scotland are to strike in a dispute over the use of unqualified staff
Carnegie college lecturers to strike in prison education dispute
Lecturers from Carnegie College who are responsible for delivering prison education at seven Prisons across Scotland are to strike in a dispute over the use of unqualified staff
05 December 2011
Strike Day Images
View a selection of images from EIS march, rallys and picket lines from across scotland
Strike Day Images
View a selection of images from EIS march, rallys and picket lines from across scotland
01 December 2011
EIS General Secretary Announces Retirement
Ronnie Smith, the General Secretary of Scotland’s largest teaching union, has announced his intention to retire in the New Year.
EIS General Secretary Announces Retirement
Ronnie Smith, the General Secretary of Scotland’s largest teaching union, has announced his intention to retire in the New Year.
30 November 2011
Strike Day - Massive Support from EIS members
View video footage of today's strike from EIS members.
Strike Day - Massive Support from EIS members
View video footage of today's strike from EIS members.
30 November 2011
Strike Day - President's Speech to Edinburgh Rally
As this year’s EIS President can I thank all members for being here today. We have a wonderful turnout and well done to all involved in making this massive show of protest possible.
Strike Day - President's Speech to Edinburgh Rally
As this year’s EIS President can I thank all members for being here today. We have a wonderful turnout and well done to all involved in making this massive show of protest possible.
29 November 2011
Scottish Teachers And Lecturers Take Strike Action On Pensions
EIS members have joined public sector workers from across the UK on strike action in protest at government plans to force workers to pay more, work longer and get less for their pension.
Scottish Teachers And Lecturers Take Strike Action On Pensions
EIS members have joined public sector workers from across the UK on strike action in protest at government plans to force workers to pay more, work longer and get less for their pension.
29 November 2011
Strike Day - Messages of Support
We have received messages of support from across Scotland and Europe
Strike Day - Messages of Support
We have received messages of support from across Scotland and Europe
22 November 2011
Upgrade to probationer membership
Information about how and why you need to upgrade your membership
Upgrade to probationer membership
Information about how and why you need to upgrade your membership
18 November 2011
16 November 2011
This page contains more information on the UK Discussions and the Position in Scotland
16 November 2011
This page contains more information on the UK Discussions and the Position in Scotland
14 November 2011
McCormac - Resolutions from EIS SGM
25 motions were debated during the EIS Special General Meeting for McCormac on Saturday 12 Nov 2011
McCormac - Resolutions from EIS SGM
25 motions were debated during the EIS Special General Meeting for McCormac on Saturday 12 Nov 2011
13 November 2011
A selection of images from the SGM on McCormac
The EIS McCormac SGM held on the 12 Nov 2011 at the Church of Scotland Assembly Hall was a huge success. We’ve uploaded a selection images from the day.
A selection of images from the SGM on McCormac
The EIS McCormac SGM held on the 12 Nov 2011 at the Church of Scotland Assembly Hall was a huge success. We’ve uploaded a selection images from the day.
04 November 2011
EIS members Back Industrial Action - Strike day set for 30 November
Teacher and lecturer members of Scotland’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in protest at plans to impose damaging changes to public sector pension schemes.
EIS members Back Industrial Action - Strike day set for 30 November
Teacher and lecturer members of Scotland’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in protest at plans to impose damaging changes to public sector pension schemes.
01 November 2011
Maternity Leave Information
Research Output Submission for Women who have taken Maternity Leave
Maternity Leave Information
Research Output Submission for Women who have taken Maternity Leave
26 October 2011
University of the Highlands and Islands online petition
Help and support academic staff by calling on the University of the Highlands and Islands to properly consult, inform and negotiate with the staff that they manage by recognising the trade union, the EIS.
University of the Highlands and Islands online petition
Help and support academic staff by calling on the University of the Highlands and Islands to properly consult, inform and negotiate with the staff that they manage by recognising the trade union, the EIS.
05 October 2011
GTCS consultation on Professional Update Scheme for teachers
the General Teaching Council for Scotland has been tasked by the Scottish Government with introducing a scheme of Professional Update for teachers.
GTCS consultation on Professional Update Scheme for teachers
the General Teaching Council for Scotland has been tasked by the Scottish Government with introducing a scheme of Professional Update for teachers.
03 October 2011
Images from Aberdeen March & Rally against cuts
EIS members joined thousands of people as they marched through the streets of Aberdeen on Saturday 1 Oct 2011 to fight the cuts in public services
Images from Aberdeen March & Rally against cuts
EIS members joined thousands of people as they marched through the streets of Aberdeen on Saturday 1 Oct 2011 to fight the cuts in public services
03 October 2011
Images from Glasgow
15,000 people marched through the streets of Glasgow on Saturday 1 Oct 2011 to fight the cuts in public services.
Images from Glasgow
15,000 people marched through the streets of Glasgow on Saturday 1 Oct 2011 to fight the cuts in public services.
01 October 2011
University of the Highlands and Islands online petition
Help and support academic staff by calling on the University of the Highlands and Islands to properly consult, inform and negotiate with the staff that they manage by recognising the trade union, the EIS.
University of the Highlands and Islands online petition
Help and support academic staff by calling on the University of the Highlands and Islands to properly consult, inform and negotiate with the staff that they manage by recognising the trade union, the EIS.
28 September 2011
Aberdeen March & Rally
As part of the There is a Better Way campaign STUC has recently announced the People First march and rally in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen March & Rally
As part of the There is a Better Way campaign STUC has recently announced the People First march and rally in Aberdeen.
27 September 2011
SQA New Qualifications - Update
On 31 August 2011 SQA published the latest draft documents for
SQA New Qualifications - Update
On 31 August 2011 SQA published the latest draft documents for
14 September 2011
Initial response to McCormac Review
General Secretary Ronnie Smith comments on the publication of the McCormac Report on teacher employment.
Initial response to McCormac Review
General Secretary Ronnie Smith comments on the publication of the McCormac Report on teacher employment.
13 September 2011
EIS President responds to McCormac Report in TUC speech
EIS President Alan Munro has responded to the publication of the McCormac Report on Teacher Employment in his speech to the TUC.
EIS President responds to McCormac Report in TUC speech
EIS President Alan Munro has responded to the publication of the McCormac Report on Teacher Employment in his speech to the TUC.
07 September 2011
Opportunity to contribute to the work of the Independent GTC Scotland
Opportunity to contribute to the work of the Independent GTC Scotland
Opportunity to contribute to the work of the Independent GTC Scotland
Opportunity to contribute to the work of the Independent GTC Scotland
16 August 2011
Agreement on No Compulsory Redundancies ends Telford college dispute
The Educational Institute of Scotland, has today reached an agreement on behalf of lecturers at Edinburgh’s Telford College.
Agreement on No Compulsory Redundancies ends Telford college dispute
The Educational Institute of Scotland, has today reached an agreement on behalf of lecturers at Edinburgh’s Telford College.
12 August 2011
Urgent Action Appeal
EIS is supporting the Education International (EI) together with Amnesty International, in their urgent call to appeal for the release of Jalila al-Salman and Mahdi 'Issa Mahdi Abu Dheeb, Vice-President and President of the Bahraini Teachers Association (
Urgent Action Appeal
EIS is supporting the Education International (EI) together with Amnesty International, in their urgent call to appeal for the release of Jalila al-Salman and Mahdi 'Issa Mahdi Abu Dheeb, Vice-President and President of the Bahraini Teachers Association (
05 July 2011
Support for Arts: 2011/2012 applications now open
**2011/2012 applications now open**. The EIS sponsors arts projects benefiting children in Scotland.
Support for Arts: 2011/2012 applications now open
**2011/2012 applications now open**. The EIS sponsors arts projects benefiting children in Scotland.
28 June 2011
UK Pension Strikes: Info for Members
UK Pension Strikes: The Position of the EIS and the UK & Scottish Governments
UK Pension Strikes: Info for Members
UK Pension Strikes: The Position of the EIS and the UK & Scottish Governments
22 June 2011
SNCT Update: 22 June 2011
At its meeting on 22 June the SNCT agreed changes to the SNCT Handbook to give effect to changes required by the Pay and Conditions Agreement.
SNCT Update: 22 June 2011
At its meeting on 22 June the SNCT agreed changes to the SNCT Handbook to give effect to changes required by the Pay and Conditions Agreement.
22 June 2011
News Release 22 June 2011
Lecturers at Edinburgh’s Telford College will today (Wednesday) embark on a programme of industrial action in defence of jobs. The college management is planning to axe around 50 full time jobs, including 25 full time lecturing posts.
News Release 22 June 2011
Lecturers at Edinburgh’s Telford College will today (Wednesday) embark on a programme of industrial action in defence of jobs. The college management is planning to axe around 50 full time jobs, including 25 full time lecturing posts.
20 June 2011
McCormac Submission
The EIS believes that the 2001 Agreement, A Teaching Profession for
McCormac Submission
The EIS believes that the 2001 Agreement, A Teaching Profession for
20 June 2011
Public Sector Pensions
The UK Government has embarked on a process of reform of public sector pensions. While the main part of the reform has been conducted through the Independent Review of Public Sector Pensions led by Lord Hutton of Furness the Government has put in place a
Public Sector Pensions
The UK Government has embarked on a process of reform of public sector pensions. While the main part of the reform has been conducted through the Independent Review of Public Sector Pensions led by Lord Hutton of Furness the Government has put in place a
15 June 2011
News release 15 June 2011
EIS has warned that new figures published today (Wednesday) reveal the true scale of a job crisis facing Scotland’s newly qualified teachers.
News release 15 June 2011
EIS has warned that new figures published today (Wednesday) reveal the true scale of a job crisis facing Scotland’s newly qualified teachers.
10 June 2011
AGM 2011: General Secretary's oral report
General Secretary's oral report, EIS AGM: Teachers must stand together to fight budget cutting agenda
AGM 2011: General Secretary's oral report
General Secretary's oral report, EIS AGM: Teachers must stand together to fight budget cutting agenda
06 June 2011
Resources & teaching materials
links to resources, information and teaching materials from external organisations such as Amnesty International Scotland
Resources & teaching materials
links to resources, information and teaching materials from external organisations such as Amnesty International Scotland
26 May 2011
26 May 2011
At its meeting on 26 May 2011 the SNCT confirmed the Pay and Conditions Agreement accepted by EIS members in the recent consultative ballot.
26 May 2011
At its meeting on 26 May 2011 the SNCT confirmed the Pay and Conditions Agreement accepted by EIS members in the recent consultative ballot.
19 May 2011
News Release 19 May 2011
Noting the announcement that Mike Russell MSP will remain in the post of Cabinet Secretary (Education and Lifelong Learning), EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith said:
News Release 19 May 2011
Noting the announcement that Mike Russell MSP will remain in the post of Cabinet Secretary (Education and Lifelong Learning), EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith said:
18 May 2011
Members News
At its meeting of March 13, EIS Council recommended a freeze on members’ subscription rates for the year 2011-12.
Members News
At its meeting of March 13, EIS Council recommended a freeze on members’ subscription rates for the year 2011-12.
13 May 2011
...there is another way
The EIS supports the Robin Hood Tax campaign which believes that banks, hedge funds and the rest of the financial sector should pay their fair share to clear up the mess they helped create.
...there is another way
The EIS supports the Robin Hood Tax campaign which believes that banks, hedge funds and the rest of the financial sector should pay their fair share to clear up the mess they helped create.
11 May 2011
Bulletin No.6 May 2011
The sixth Curriculum for Excellence Bulletin gives information about National Qualifications, Primary Forward Planning and also Larry Flanagan answering a number of questions from members on issues relating to Curriculum for Excellence.
Bulletin No.6 May 2011
The sixth Curriculum for Excellence Bulletin gives information about National Qualifications, Primary Forward Planning and also Larry Flanagan answering a number of questions from members on issues relating to Curriculum for Excellence.
28 April 2011
Teachers’ pay and conditions 2011
Teachers across Scotland have voted to accept a new pay and conditions offer in a ballot organised by the country’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS).
Teachers’ pay and conditions 2011
Teachers across Scotland have voted to accept a new pay and conditions offer in a ballot organised by the country’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS).
21 April 2011
Teachers' 2011 Pay Claim - the True Facts
EIS HQ has been passed a copy of an unofficial communication from a member which makes a series of misinformed and wholly unfounded allegations about the EIS and the current ballot on the revised pay and conditions offer.
Teachers' 2011 Pay Claim - the True Facts
EIS HQ has been passed a copy of an unofficial communication from a member which makes a series of misinformed and wholly unfounded allegations about the EIS and the current ballot on the revised pay and conditions offer.
14 April 2011
Teachers’ pay and conditions 2011
It is for members to decide whether to rely upon the advice of their union or some anonymous facebook users.
Teachers’ pay and conditions 2011
It is for members to decide whether to rely upon the advice of their union or some anonymous facebook users.
11 April 2011
Annual Conference
The Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday 23rd March 2011 in the offices of the Institute, 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BH
Annual Conference
The Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday 23rd March 2011 in the offices of the Institute, 46 Moray Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BH
06 April 2011
Dougie Mackie video - 6 April 2011
Video: Dougie Mackie , Convener of EIS Salaries Committee talks about the revised offer & ballot
Dougie Mackie video - 6 April 2011
Video: Dougie Mackie , Convener of EIS Salaries Committee talks about the revised offer & ballot
05 April 2011
Helen Connor video - 5 April 2011
Helen Connor, Vice Convener of EIS Salaries Committee talks about the revised offer and ballot
Helen Connor video - 5 April 2011
Helen Connor, Vice Convener of EIS Salaries Committee talks about the revised offer and ballot
04 April 2011
News Release - 4 April 2011
The EIS is encouraging teachers to vote “Yes” to accept the revised proposals to protect teachers’ jobs and maintain nationally-negotiated pay and conditions of service for all teachers. The ballot runs for a 4-week period to ensure that all eligible tea
News Release - 4 April 2011
The EIS is encouraging teachers to vote “Yes” to accept the revised proposals to protect teachers’ jobs and maintain nationally-negotiated pay and conditions of service for all teachers. The ballot runs for a 4-week period to ensure that all eligible tea
01 April 2011
To All EIS Members in Schools - 1 April 2011
SNCT PROPOSALS: EIS SUPPORT FOR A ‘YES’ VOTE - I am writing to you today to urge you to vote “YES” in the forthcoming ballot on SNCT proposals, agreed to by your EIS negotiators, on pay and conditions of service.
To All EIS Members in Schools - 1 April 2011
SNCT PROPOSALS: EIS SUPPORT FOR A ‘YES’ VOTE - I am writing to you today to urge you to vote “YES” in the forthcoming ballot on SNCT proposals, agreed to by your EIS negotiators, on pay and conditions of service.
30 March 2011
Ballot information 30 March 2011
Information video on the new ballot and how the EIS salaries committee come to the decision to recommend to members that they accept the revised offer
Ballot information 30 March 2011
Information video on the new ballot and how the EIS salaries committee come to the decision to recommend to members that they accept the revised offer
30 March 2011
Why EIS recommends Vote to Accept
General Secretary Ronnie Smith comments on the recommendation to accept the revised pay & conditions offer
Why EIS recommends Vote to Accept
General Secretary Ronnie Smith comments on the recommendation to accept the revised pay & conditions offer
24 March 2011
revised offer & ballot information
The top priority of the EIS is to defend jobs: The revised offer guarantees 51,131 FTE teaching posts – or the conditions changes will be rolled back to the tune of £40k for each teacher short of the staffing target.
revised offer & ballot information
The top priority of the EIS is to defend jobs: The revised offer guarantees 51,131 FTE teaching posts – or the conditions changes will be rolled back to the tune of £40k for each teacher short of the staffing target.
23 March 2011
News Release 23 March 2011
Last-minute negotiations at the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) led to an improved offer from the employers’ side, with an additional £15.3M of funding being offered to reduce the impact of planned changes to teachers’ terms and conditi
News Release 23 March 2011
Last-minute negotiations at the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) led to an improved offer from the employers’ side, with an additional £15.3M of funding being offered to reduce the impact of planned changes to teachers’ terms and conditi
16 March 2011
Advice for EIS-ULA Members During UCU Strikes
In situations where EIS members are not involved in a particular dispute and will not, therefore, have been balloted on industrial action MEMBERS SHOULD REPORT FOR WORK AS NORMAL.
Advice for EIS-ULA Members During UCU Strikes
In situations where EIS members are not involved in a particular dispute and will not, therefore, have been balloted on industrial action MEMBERS SHOULD REPORT FOR WORK AS NORMAL.
11 March 2011
News Release 11 Mar 2011
EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith has today written to Councillor Hutton, raising concerns over the accuracy of the claims they have made on an alleged guaranteed job next year for all current probationer teachers.
News Release 11 Mar 2011
EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith has today written to Councillor Hutton, raising concerns over the accuracy of the claims they have made on an alleged guaranteed job next year for all current probationer teachers.
11 March 2011
National Conference
‘A Shared Vision for the Future:’ An EIS Conference for Instrumental Music Teachers
National Conference
‘A Shared Vision for the Future:’ An EIS Conference for Instrumental Music Teachers
10 March 2011
News Release 10 Mar 2011
The EIS opposes planned changes to public sector pensions which will see most public sector employees, including teachers, working longer and paying more into their pensions but receiving a smaller pension at the end
News Release 10 Mar 2011
The EIS opposes planned changes to public sector pensions which will see most public sector employees, including teachers, working longer and paying more into their pensions but receiving a smaller pension at the end
09 March 2011
News Release 9 Mar 2011
The EIS particularly welcomes the emphasis on the importance of quality teacher education – both at university level during initial teacher education and throughout every qualified teacher’s career via Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
News Release 9 Mar 2011
The EIS particularly welcomes the emphasis on the importance of quality teacher education – both at university level during initial teacher education and throughout every qualified teacher’s career via Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
07 March 2011
News Release 7 Mar 2011
The EIS believes that a Financial Transaction Tax on large-scale transactions between banks and other financial institutions would provide a massive injection to public funds and greatly reduce the need for cuts to public services such as education.
News Release 7 Mar 2011
The EIS believes that a Financial Transaction Tax on large-scale transactions between banks and other financial institutions would provide a massive injection to public funds and greatly reduce the need for cuts to public services such as education.
28 February 2011
News Release 28 Feb 2011
At its meeting on Monday 28 February 2011, the EIS Salaries Committee met to consider the outcome of meetings of the Extended Joint Chairs of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) on COSLA/Scottish Government proposals to teachers' pay an
News Release 28 Feb 2011
At its meeting on Monday 28 February 2011, the EIS Salaries Committee met to consider the outcome of meetings of the Extended Joint Chairs of the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT) on COSLA/Scottish Government proposals to teachers' pay an
27 February 2011
New Release - 28 Feb 2011
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has called for a ‘Day of Action’ throughout the Further Education in Scotland for 01 March 2011.
New Release - 28 Feb 2011
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has called for a ‘Day of Action’ throughout the Further Education in Scotland for 01 March 2011.
25 February 2011
Defending Further Education Home
Further Education colleges are facing a cut in their teaching budget of 15% in real terms for 2011-12, this will drive down the standards or education in the FE sector.
Defending Further Education Home
Further Education colleges are facing a cut in their teaching budget of 15% in real terms for 2011-12, this will drive down the standards or education in the FE sector.
23 February 2011
Fighting cuts in Further Education
Click on the link below to find an e-petition against FE cuts to funding and the devastating effects that these cuts will have.
Fighting cuts in Further Education
Click on the link below to find an e-petition against FE cuts to funding and the devastating effects that these cuts will have.
18 February 2011
News Release 17 Feb 2011
A massive 97% of Renfrewshire primary teachers have voted against the Council’s plans to cut 2.5 hours from the teaching week for all primary pupils.
News Release 17 Feb 2011
A massive 97% of Renfrewshire primary teachers have voted against the Council’s plans to cut 2.5 hours from the teaching week for all primary pupils.
11 February 2011
News Release 11 Feb 2011
Manifesto for Education: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
News Release 11 Feb 2011
Manifesto for Education: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
11 February 2011
Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
Manifesto: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
Manifesto: Scottish Parliamentary Elections May 2011
11 February 2011
SEJ February 2011
SEJ Feb 2011: Manifesto for Education, Who should run our schools?, Jobs for new teachers, Nursery Education, Global Campaign for Education (GCE)
SEJ February 2011
SEJ Feb 2011: Manifesto for Education, Who should run our schools?, Jobs for new teachers, Nursery Education, Global Campaign for Education (GCE)
09 February 2011
SNCT update 9 Feb 2011
The Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers met on 9 Feb 2011.
SNCT update 9 Feb 2011
The Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers met on 9 Feb 2011.
04 February 2011
News Release 4 Feb 2011
Responding to today’s statement from Renfrewshire Council regarding their proposals for part-time education in primary schools, EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith said:
News Release 4 Feb 2011
Responding to today’s statement from Renfrewshire Council regarding their proposals for part-time education in primary schools, EIS General Secretary Ronnie Smith said:
02 February 2011
News Release - 2 Feb 2011
Primary teachers in Renfrewshire are to take part in an indicative ballot for industrial action in opposition to the Council’s plans to cut the teaching week in primary schools by 2.5 hours.
News Release - 2 Feb 2011
Primary teachers in Renfrewshire are to take part in an indicative ballot for industrial action in opposition to the Council’s plans to cut the teaching week in primary schools by 2.5 hours.
28 January 2011
News Release 28 Jan 2011
Commenting on today's announcement that a group, chaired by Professor Gerry McCormac, will be formed to review the 21st Century Teaching Agreement
News Release 28 Jan 2011
Commenting on today's announcement that a group, chaired by Professor Gerry McCormac, will be formed to review the 21st Century Teaching Agreement
19 January 2011
SNCT update 19 Jan 2011
The Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers met on 19 January 2011.
SNCT update 19 Jan 2011
The Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers met on 19 January 2011.
03 January 2011
News Release 03Jan 2011
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will launch its campaigning ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections with the publication of its own ‘Manifesto for Education’ next month.
News Release 03Jan 2011
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) will launch its campaigning ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections with the publication of its own ‘Manifesto for Education’ next month.