Dear All,
Our workload ballot has just over a week to go before closing on Wed 4th March. If you’ve not got your yellow envelope, there’s still time so please contact ballot@eis.org.uk, with your name, school and current postal address. The last safe date to post back is 1st of March but you could post to the up to the 3rd and it may still get to Civica in time.
If you’ve voted already, thank you because each vote is valuable and does make a difference. Not voting is not a NO vote so use your ballot for your voice to be heard. By turning out in the highest numbers possible now, we show Scottish Government and CoSLA our unity, solidarity and purpose both in this current workload dispute and those to follow. It is crucial we demonstrate our collective strength right here and now – please use your ballot.
- Local Association: Glasgow members have been sent an online link for the election of an Assistant Secretary, and we encourage you to click the link and vote by 12 noon for your choice of candidate.
- Budget Demo Today Monday 23rd February: At 12.30, 45 John Street, City Chambers, Trade Unions gathering to protest ahead of Budget meeting the next day. If you’re free, please head down to join the protest urging our elected Councillors to prioritise spending over efficiencies for public services.
- Annual Business Meeting: is on Thursday 5th March at 5pm in The Merchants House, West George Street, across the road from Queen St station. A key part of the meeting is agreeing which issues we support to take forward to AGM. All members are welcome with refreshments on arrival.
- Tackling Fear, Racism and Disinformation: Anti-Racist Leadership: This day of professional learning will provide space for headteachers, deputy headteachers and those who hold the GTCS Standard for Headship to reflect, connect and learn about: addressing the impact of extreme right narratives and disinformation on school communities; navigating difficult conversations with staff, learners and families; responding to racism and racist incidents with confidence and care and developing antiracist leadership in complex and polarised contexts. There are still spaces for Tuesday 10th March, in Dundee and limited spaces for Tuesday 24th March, in Glasgow, so click here to register now.
- HMRC Backpay Webinar: Members affected by this can hear the latest information and current plans to test case through the sheriff courts by clicking here.
- Pensions Q&A: EIS Pensions and Payroll Specialists, Stephen Stewart and Murray McLeod, will be holding online meetings at 4pm on the following dates and you can sign up by clicking the one date that bests suits you: Tues 10th March or Wed 25th March
- Glasgow Networks: Anyone interested in joining informal LGBT+ or Disabled Members' Networks can contact Equality Rep Damien Donnelly ddonnelly@eis-equalityrep.org.uk
- Exploring Digital Tools for Educational Settings: This is an in-person 6.30-8pm workshop on Tuesday March 17th in the Glasgow Area Office, 6 Clairmont Gardens G3. Delivered by Digital Skills Education, the workshop explores the most popular and powerful digital tools apps, that are free to access, and don't take up a lot of time to set up or learn how to use. You can book here now for this workshop which is for all levels of interest and skill, and you are welcome to bring along your own devices to try out as we go.
- More EIS Professional Learning: ASN provision, Health and Wellbeing, Digital Learning, Inclusive Education, Creative Learning and Teaching, Teacher Leadership and Personal Identity are six sections, each with a variety of courses, to be found at courses we offer
Thanks,
Jane
