Workload Ballot

The new postal ballot on workload opens on Monday 2nd February.


Website Opening 2nd February

Ballot open now!

Look out for your ballot paper arriving in the yellow envelope and cast your vote! 

If you haven't received your ballot paper by Friday 6th February, contact ballot@eis.org.uk with your full contact details and we will arrange for another paper to be sent to you. 

Use Your Voice, Use Your Vote

We strongly encourage all our members to take part in the ballot. Whatever your view, your vote is essential. Every returned ballot strengthens the collective voice of our union, ensures that all voices count and that we have a stronger position in these and all future negotiations - for example on ASN, pay and class sizes.   

Why we are campaigning for reduced class contact time and increased preparation time 

The EIS believes that reducing class contact time will:

  • Reduce teacher workload 
  • Create more permanent teaching posts 
  • Provide more time for ‘preparation & correction’- time for lesson planning, differentiation and ASN, marking and assessment  
  • Improve teacher health and wellbeing
  • Have a positive impact on pupils’ learning.
Statutory Ballot FAQs | EIS SU4QE

Statutory Ballot FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions relating to the forthcoming statutory ballot.
Ballot podcast | EIS

Ballot Podcast

Terry Gray is joined by Des Morris and Paula McEwan as they discuss the excessive workload demands t ...
Media Coverage

Media Coverage

Collated media coverage of the workload ballot.
Regional Meetings | EIS Workload Ballot

Regional Meetings on Workload Ballot

The EIS is holding a series of workload ballot meetings across the country
Webinars for School Teachers

Webinars for School Teachers

This is another opportunity to help address your workload, your colleagues’ workload and t ...
Workload Ballot | Updates

Campaign Updates

The latest updates on the campaign so far
online resources

Resources for Members

Resources for members to use online and share on social media
advice on voting

How to vote

How to vote resource
Headteacher votes in Ballot | EIS

Information for School Leaders

We know that many Principal Teachers, Depute Headteachers and Headteachers share our workl ...
Information for Supply | EIS

Information for Supply Teachers

The EIS believes that reducing weekly class contact time for all teachers has many benefit ...
Member Briefings | EIS workload ballot

SNCT & Member Briefings

A selection of member briefings highlighting the results of the member survey
Campaign Videos | Vote YES

Member Videos

Members of the EIS Salaries Committee explain why you should vote YES YES in the workload ...
Correspondence with Politicians | EIS

Correspondence with Politicians

Read correspondence with politicians regarding the reduction to teachers' class contact ti ...
Rep Resoures | EIS Workload Ballot

Resources for EIS Reps

The EIS is moving to a consultative ballot for industrial action in pursuit of an acceptab ...