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Scotland's Largest Teaching Union. Posts Mon-Fri, 9-5. Zero tolerance of abuse. Posts are for info only: contact your Rep, LA, AO for advice.

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We are supporting Farhat at the GTCS elections!

"Passionate and committed to teacher professionalism, I would hope to use my skills, knowledge and experience to pursue this vision on GTCS Council"

EIS supported candidates: www.eis.org.uk/gtcs-electio...
Farhat Ali Glasgow A teacher of Biology, I am active in my local association, serving on the Committee of Management and leading the Glasgow EIS BAME Network. Throughout my career, I have fought for equality and justice, seeking to advance the rights of the under-represented. There is a need for strong, confident voices in our profession, and I feel compelled to actively promote a profession in which teachers are empowered, supported and trusted to deliver quality education for all learners. Passionate and committed to teacher professionalism, I would hope to use my skills, knowledge and experience to pursue this vision on GTCS Council.
January 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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It is disappointing that, despite very strong Yes votes for industrial action, our ballot has fallen victim to a highly restrictive element of trade union legislation that is soon to be repealed.

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/ballotresult160126
Workload Ballot Falls Foul of Soon-to-be Repealed Thresholds: EIS to Re-Ballot Members for Strike
The EIS announced that its recent statutory industrial action ballot on teacher workload has become a victim of soon-to-be repealed elements of UK anti-trade union laws, having fallen short of the strict thresholds set in that Tory-era legislation.
www.eis.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Ten unions representing teachers, school leaders, support staff and specialists across the UK have urgently called for educators and their unions to be involved “at every stage” of AI adoption in education.

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/edvoiceai
Parents back unions’ urgent call to make education staff central to AI adoption in schools
As the government pushes ahead with plans to roll out AI in schools, unions representing millions of education staff are urgently calling for their voices to be heard.
www.eis.org.uk
January 16, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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The voting is now open for the GTCS Elections!

Members should vote for ALL EIS supported candidates☑️

More info including candidate statements is on our website! - https://www.eis.org.uk/in-education/gtcselections2026
January 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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The EIS has welcomed headline increases in funding for Scottish education and anti-poverty measures in the Budget statement made by Finance Secretary Shona Robison in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/scottishbudget
January 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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Voting in the GTCS elections is now open!

Vote for the EIS supported candidates online to ensure that teacher voice is heard at the GTCS!

See who we are supporting for this round of elections and find out more on our website: https://www.eis.org.uk/in-education/gtcselections2026
January 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University have overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over planned job cuts at the university.

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/napier
Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier vote for strike action over job cuts
Lecturers at Edinburgh Napier University have overwhelmingly voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over planned job cuts at the university.
www.eis.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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The workload ballot closes in less than a week🚨📣‼️

Post your ballot paper today 📮
Remind your colleagues to vote🤩
Share our post🔁
January 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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This is really positive @eisunion.bsky.social

#Misogyny
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www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2573531...
Union develops resource package to tackle misogyny for school pupils
A teaching union is developing a new resource to challenge misogyny in schools.
www.glasgowtimes.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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With the dawning of the year 2026, it is now five years since the Scottish Government made its 2021 Manifesto promise to tackle excessive levels of teacher workload.

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/sgwlpromises
Will the Scottish Government Reach an Epiphany on its Teacher Workload Promises?
With the dawning of the year 2026, it is now five years since the Scottish Government made its 2021 Manifesto promise to tackle excessive levels of teacher workload
www.eis.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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Get your ballot in the post before its too late! #sufqe #YESYES
January 5, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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The EIS has today (Monday) announced that it will soon launch its new Manifesto for Education, including key costings, ahead of the Scottish Parliament election. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/eismanifesto
EIS previews new education manifesto for Holyrood election, including key costings
The EIS has today (Monday) announced that it will soon launch its new Manifesto for Education, including key costings, ahead of the Scottish Parliament election.
www.eis.org.uk
January 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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The EIS is developing a new education resource, in partnership with Civic Digits, which aims to provide educators with tools to engage learners in a better understanding of, and how to challenge, misogyny. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/educationresource
EIS to launch education resource to challenge misogyny in the classroom
The EIS is developing a new education resource, in partnership with Civic Digits, which aims to provide educators with tools to engage learners in a better understanding of, and how to challenge, misogyny.
www.eis.org.uk
January 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Just one day left of this year to post your ballot.

Don't go into a new year with last years workload, vote YES and post your ballot to start the year strong🎆
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The EIS is calling on the Scottish Government and local authority group COSLA to make a New Year’s resolution to resolve the ongoing dispute over teacher workload. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/workloaddispute
Scottish Government and Councils must ‘resolve’ to resolve teacher workload dispute in the new year
The EIS is calling on the Scottish Government and local authority group COSLA to make a New Year’s resolution to resolve the ongoing dispute over teacher workload.
www.eis.org.uk
December 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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The Gwen Mayor Trust, a charity established in memory of Dunblane Primary School teacher Gwen Mayor, has announced the nursery and primary school arts, sports, culture and community projects it is providing funding support for this year. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/gwenmayor2526
Gwen Mayor memorial Trust announces school project grants for 2025/2026
The Gwen Mayor Trust, a charity established in memory of Dunblane Primary School teacher Gwen Mayor, has announced the nursery and primary school arts, sports, culture and community projects it is providing funding support for this year.
www.eis.org.uk
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Members of the EIS at Craigclowan School near Perth will take six further days of strike action in January, as a dispute over cuts to the staff pension scheme continues. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/craigclowanpensions
Pensions strike action to continue at Craigclowan school as hypocrisy over senior staff pension provision is revealed
Members of the EIS at Craigclowan School near Perth will take six further days of strike action in January, as a dispute over cuts to the staff pension scheme continues.
www.eis.org.uk
December 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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All the best for the Festive Season
December 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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The greatest gift to Scotland’s teachers would be the delivery of the commitments on tackling workload – Vote Yes-Yes in the ballot and help wrap this up.

Merry Christmas Eve from the EIS✨
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Help your colleagues at ENU get a no compulsory redundancy guarantee this Christmas!

Sign our petition to help them in their fight for job security - https://www.eis.org.uk/enu-dispute/petition
Sign our Petition
Sign our petition over on Megaphone to demand a no compulsory redundancy guarantee at ENU
www.eis.org.uk
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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With the current political climate building towards the 2026 Scottish Elections. We cannot let the Scottish Government off the hook on their commitments. Vote YES for politicians to finally keep their promises to an overstretched teaching profession working in an under-resourced education system.
December 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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On the last day of Hanukkah the EIS wishes you peace and light this festive season and for the year to come🕯️
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The EIS has urged Scotland’s teachers to ensure they ‘wrap-up’ their vote in a statutory industrial action ballot on teacher workload during the festive season. #EISNews

https://www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/workloadvote
December 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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SNCT negotiations and political lobbying on workload alone haven’t and won’t lead to the outcome we need – We need to take the lead and make it happen – through a statutory ballot and industrial action if necessary. Vote YES for government and employers to do the right thing by teachers and pupils.
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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ENU Member?

Make sure you have a look at this pre christmas check list ✔️🎅

✅Vote YES in the statutory ballot
✅Share our posts to remind those that have not yet voted
✅Sign our petition to ensure that there are no compulsory redundancies at ENU - https://www.eis.org.uk/enu-dispute/petition
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM