Scotland Demands Better March & Rally

Created on: 26 Sep 2025 | Last modified: 14 Oct 2025

Change for the better happens when people stand together and demand it.

Scotland needs that change. Too many of us are being cut off from life's essentials. Too many are frightened of what the future will bring. Too many of us are feeling tired, angry, isolated, and disillusioned. 

Too many are going hungry, or are without a home, or sacrificing meals for families, dreading winter due to heating costs, or struggling to get by on wages that don’t cover their household costs.

Scotland Demands Better is our chance to come together and demand that politicians make the changes we need for a society where every household can thrive and prosper.

Scotland Demands Better March and Rally, Saturday 25th October

The EIS supports this campaign, and it would be great if you could mobilise your Local Association to join the EIS contingent at the march and rally.

The EIS will march behind the national banner, and Local Associations are encouraged to bring their own local banner.

Scotland Demands Better is our chance to come together and demand that politicians make the changes we need for a society where every household can thrive and prosper.

  • We demand better jobs for everyone who needs one, with fair conditions and wages that pay the bills.
  • We demand better investment for life's essentials - like affordable homes, good public transport, a thriving natural environment, and strong public services.
  • We demand better social security so that all of us have a foundation for the future.

When: Saturday 25th October 2025

Where: Scottish Parliament to The Meadows

Time: 
10.00 – 10.30: 
Assembly on Horse Wynd, outside the Scottish Parliament
11.00  - 12.30: March from the Scottish Parliament to the Meadows
12.30 – 13.00: Marchers arrive at the Meadows (vendors will be open)
13:00 onwards (official finish time 16.30): Rally at the Meadows

We all have a role to play to ensure the biggest turn out from all those on the march will be from within the trade union movement.

Let the EIS voice be heard! Please spread the word and march with the EIS on October 25th.

SCOTLAND DEMANDS BETTER!