Scottish teachers in ‘overwhelming’ vote for strike action in row over workload

Schools in Scotland could face industrial action after teachers in the EIS union voted for strike action (David Jones/PA) -

Union leaders have hailed an “overwhelming” vote in favour of strike action by Scotland’s teachers as part of a dispute over workload.

A ballot of members of the EIS trade union – Scotland’s largest teaching union – saw 85% back strike action, on a turnout of 60%.