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Dumfries and Galloway Council facing fresh strike threat after unions submit 12 per cent pay claim

Unison, GMB and Unite have submitted a joint claim for 2023/24 and warned the Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) not to use staff as a “political football”

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Councils fear SNP/Green Government 'sanctions' on £145m funding for extra teachers if numbers fall

EXCLUSIVE: A document by council umbrella group COSLA suggests the Government may opt for a financial punishment.

Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023

SNP/Green Government warned of "massive" council tax rises if teacher cuts blocked

Council chiefs have sounded the alarm over Government plans to halt cuts in teacher posts

Daily Record · Feb 4, 2023

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Teachers to receive 'no new offer' from Scottish Government after talks with unions

Scottish Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said “no new offer” for teachers would come from the Scottish government following talks…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 3, 2023

"Now is not the time for a blame game" says West Dunbartonshire Council leader, as budget cuts loom

During an in-depth interview with the Lennox, Labour's Martin Rooney highlighted the bleak financial picture facing the local authority - but insisted he didn't blame WDC's former SNP administration.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

Midlothian plan to cut teachers, libraries and music lessons sparks protest

Teaching jobs, the closure of school libraries and axing of community librarians and school crossing patrols are all in the savings proposal which will now be put out for public consultation

Edinburgh Live · Jan 31, 2023

Teachers brave the weather to take to picket lines as fight for better pay continues

All schools in West Lothian were shut to pupils today as teachers walked out

Daily Record · Jan 31, 2023

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West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres could close to balance budget

A review of all facilities is underway as the council seeks to plug budget black hole

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

Striking Renfrewshire teachers hold demonstration outside council headquarters

The rally was part of a rolling series of strike action being conducted by teachers across the country this month.

Daily Record · Jan 30, 2023

Scottish councils 'seek legal advice' after Nicola Sturgeon's teachers intervention

SCOTTISH council leaders have said they will be seeking legal advice after the Edinburgh government said it would intervene to prevent teacher…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 27, 2023

West Lothian libraries, swimming pools and community centres facing closure

Four libraries have been identified as part of a council review which includes swimming pools and community centres, as councillors have to make tough decisions in their budget next month.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 27, 2023

John Swinney says he recognises scale of West Dunbartonshire's financial challenge

Deputy FM John Swinney has responded to a letter from WDC chief Martin Rooney outlining the local authority's huge budget gap.

Daily Record · Jan 27, 2023

Teachers in Stirling take part in latest strike over pay as national dispute continues

The rolling period of strike action organised by the EIS reached the region this week.

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Striking Dumfries and Galloway teachers hold rally outside council headquarters

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) took their fight for better pay to the council’s door as part of a 16 day series of national industrial action

Daily Record · Jan 24, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Teachers union announces further strike dates for schools in Scotland

The NASUWT said its members will go on strike on February 28 and March 1 – joining similar action by the EIS union.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

Teaching union announces two more Scottish strike dates amid pay dispute row

The union says that the action is a result of the failure of ministers and Cosla to put an improved pay offer on the table.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway teachers plan January 23 strike day rally

Members of the Educational Institute of Scotland will take their pay fight to the council headquarters on English Street as they look for a 10 per cent pay rise

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Fresh talks to take place amid dispute over teachers’ pay in Scotland

However the EIS union has warned its strikes will continue unless a ‘substantially improved’ offer is made.

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Edinburgh Live · Jan 17, 2023

East Lothian councillor asks if £3.4m Cosla fee 'value for money' in cost of living crisis

Councillor Lachlan Bruce says the amount East Lothian pay under Cosla's current funding formula is equivailent to 5% of its council tax revenue branding it 'mind boggling'

Glasgow Live · Jan 17, 2023

East Renfrewshire leader backs calls to pause National Care Service plans

COSLA has said funding should be directed to frontline care services instead and Cllr Owen O'Donnell said more money would be 'very, very welcome'.

Daily Record · Jan 17, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway teacher strikes set to continue after pay talks break down

The lack of progress means the region's schools will close again on January 23

Glasgow Live · Jan 16, 2023

Glasgow teachers warn colleagues are struggling to feed families as strike begins

A protest was held in George Square as teachers in Glasgow went out on strike on Monday in a dispute over pay, with many saying they felt they had no choice except strike action due to the current cost of living crisis.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

West Dunbartonshire teacher's union reps speak out after last week's strikes

All primaries and additional support needs facilities were closed on last Tuesday, with secondary schools across the region closing their doors the following day.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Sturgeon calls for ‘compromise on both sides’ to end teachers’ pay dispute

The First Minister spoke out as a fresh wave of industrial action in Scotland’s schools got underway.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023

Scotland teacher strike - full list of dates schools are set to close

There are 16 days of planned industrial action set to take place over the coming weeks.

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