Last mentioned: Mar 7, 2026
Strike Notice Issued
Following a successful ballot, the EIS issues the formal notice for industrial action to employers.
Strike Ballot Opens
The union initiates a formal ballot for industrial action among its nationwide membership.
Offer Rejected
EIS members overwhelmingly reject the pay offer, citing it as 'insulting' relative to inflation.
Initial Pay Offer
Scottish Government and COSLA present the first formal pay offer for the 2026 cycle.
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has officially issued a notice for industrial action, escalating a long-standing dispute over pay and classroom conditions. This move threatens widespread disruption across the Scottish education system as the union seeks to address what it terms a 'recruitment and retention crisis.'
Scottish teachers have delivered a decisive mandate for industrial action, signaling a major escalation in a dispute centered on unsustainable workloads. The overwhelming vote reflects a growing crisis in educator well-being and suggests that traditional pay-based negotiations may no longer be sufficient to resolve workforce tensions.