Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)

organization

Last mentioned: Mar 7, 2026

Timeline

  1. Strike Notice Issued

    Following a successful ballot, the EIS issues the formal notice for industrial action to employers.

  2. Strike Ballot Opens

    The union initiates a formal ballot for industrial action among its nationwide membership.

  3. Offer Rejected

    EIS members overwhelmingly reject the pay offer, citing it as 'insulting' relative to inflation.

  4. Initial Pay Offer

    Scottish Government and COSLA present the first formal pay offer for the 2026 cycle.

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Scotland's Largest Teaching Union Issues Formal Notice for Industrial Action

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.'

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