Last Updated: 19 November 2012
The recent consultative ballot on pensions provided a clear indication that for members this issue remains as a key focus: 91.3% of those participating voted ‘Yes’ to potential industrial action.Find out more.
On Thursday of this week, the EIS is launching a consultative ballot on potential industrial action around the campaign to ensure a fair pension scheme for our members in the Scottish Teachers’ SuperaFind out more.
Unlike many trades unions in the UK, the EIS remains a member led organisation. What that means in practice is that all the key decisions of the union are taken by members and members alone.Find out more.
At the end of last year I sent a message of condolence and support, on behalf of all EIS members to the two main USA teacher trade unions, the NEA (National Education Association) and the AFT (AmericaFind out more.
Happy New Year from the EIS, Photograph by Stuart Cunningham - Educational Institute of Scotland Headquarter, 46 Moray PlaceFind out more.
I thought it would be useful to provide members with a short up-date of the discussions on pensions, before the end-of-term, following on from John Swinney’s recent Parliamentary statements.Find out more.
October will be a key month in terms of any potential progress in negotiations; the STUC March and Rally is an timely opportunity, therefore, to demonstrate the depth of feeling amongst Scottish teachFind out more.
Welcome back, colleagues. I trust that you have enjoyed a well-deserved break over the summer which will stand you in good stead for the forthcoming session. Find out more.
I thought that it would be useful to provide you with a quick update on a few on-going issues, before the end of this session. Find out more.
As you may be aware I have taken up the position of EIS General Secretary with effect from the Easter weekend. Find out more.
About Larry
Larry Flanagan began his role as the most senior official of Scotland’s largest teaching union, the Educational Institute of Scotland in April 2012.
Larry has a long association with the EIS, initially as a member and then as an EIS Council representative and Convener of the EIS Education Committee.
Before taking up the post of General Secretary, Larry taught at Hillhead High School in Glasgow where he was Principal Teacher of English and Drama.