Workload Dispute – New Statutory Postal Ballot Papers to be Issued
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We opened our statutory ballot in pursuit of the workload dispute last week – this dispute aims to make an agreement at the SNCT to reduce weekly class contact by 1.5 hours and to use that time to increase teachers' 'preparation & correction' time. Such an agreement will be contractual and include an implementation timeline.
Due to a typographical error in the ballot paper issued, our Scrutineer needs to post out new ballot papers to all members.
If you have already voted, then you will need to vote again. If you have not voted then please bin your current ballot paper and wait for your new one.
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If you haven’t received your new postal ballot paper by Monday 24th November, then please contact ballot@eis.org.uk.
When you receive your new ballot paper – please post as soon as possible.
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St Andrew's Day March and Rally
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Join us on Saturday, 29 November 2025 for the St Andrew's Day March and Rally.
Muster at 10:30am at Barrowlands Park (G1 5BG) where the march will begin and proceed to Adelaide Place (209 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4HZ) for an indoor rally at 12pm. Everyone is welcome to join, and you are encouraged to bring your placards and flags!
Details of guest speakers at the rally will be confirmed soon.
The Institute will cover reasonable travel expenses for those attending. Members wishing to claim travel expenses should confirm this in advance via email to .
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BAME Network Meeting - Wednesday 26th November
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The next meeting of the EIS BAME Network will take place online on Wednesday 26th November, beginning at 4.30pm and will share information about the EIS's work on anti-racism, including the EIS's work to tackle the rising influence of the far-right.
The focus of the meeting will be on time off for religious observance, sharing the EIS's guidance in this area, and offering a space for members to discuss their experiences.
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EIS Equality and Leadership Weekend School 2026 - 30 January (half-day), 31 January, 1 February (half-day)
The EIS is now delighted to now open registration to Our Voices in Union Weekend School 2026, a residential programme which aims to grow the leadership and improve the representation of BAME, LGBT, disabled, neurodivergent and young members within their own workplaces, and within the Union.
More information can be found
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EIS PACT Programme - Anti-Poverty Professional Learning Offer Sessions
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Throughout November and December, we invite both current members engaged with PACT and new participants to join us.
If you have previously attended a PACT session, there is no need to register for Module 1.
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In addition to the core sessions offered across November and December, a PACT network session will be held online on Monday 1st December at 5pm, focusing on holiday hunger and poverty in the context of Christmas. We'd be delighted if you would join us.
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Briefing: Addressing misinformation and disinformation in relation to transgender people
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Understanding, inclusion, and safety are all essential factors to ensure every colleague and pupil, including those who are transgender, can be visible in our educational establishments, and our workplaces, and treated with dignity and respect.
Misinformation contributes to the risks currently facing progress on LGBT people's rights across the world.
The aim of this guidance is to provide advice for members on navigating and addressing misinformation and disinformation in relation to transgender people.
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Branch Visits and Branches Without Reps
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Would it help for an EIS Organiser, Area Officer or your Local Association Secretary to visit your Branch one lunchtime or after school – or online?
Reach out to your EIS Organiser or LA Secretary to arrange such a visit.
If you are in a school that does not currently have an EIS Rep, then please organise as a branch to elect a Rep or a group of Reps to help take forward the work of the EIS in your school and beyond.
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If you are a member who is looking to bring about change in your school then the TUC runs bespoke courses for the EIS which provide activists with the skills to support members and transform workplaces.
The training allows reps to be effective, knowledgeable and confident in their work.
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Stephen Stewart and Murray McLeod, EIS Pensions and Payroll Specialists, will be holding meetings via Microsoft Teams on the following dates:
- Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 4pm - Pension Session | EIS
- Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 4pm - Pension Session | EIS
- Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 4pm - Pension Session | EIS
These sessions all cover the same topics so please only register for one of the sessions.
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Pension Queries
Any enquiry relating to your pension can be sent to the following email: pensions@eis.org.uk.
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The SPPA has issued an update on the 9th October to retired teacher members that are yet to receive their 2015 Remedy Remediable Service Statement (RSS). If you are unfamiliar with the 2015 Remedy, you can learn more on the SPPA Website.
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