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Scotland's schools face more closures as teachers plan two strike days in January over pay row

The Educational Institute of Scotland extended action on Thursday after no new offer was made.

Daily Record

Edinburgh schools could be closed for more days in January unless new pay offer made

After a meeting on Thursday afternoon where the union said no new offer was made, it extended that action, with two more strike dates now announced for early next year.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland's largest teachers' union announces further strike dates

SCOTLAND'S largest teaching union has announced two new planned strike dates on top of next week’s walkout.

The National (Scotland)

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Secondary school teachers vote to strike in push for improved pay offer

MEMBERS of a secondary school teaching union have voted to go on strike to push for an improved pay offer.

The National (Scotland)

Teacher strikes not inevitable says minister as enhanced pay offer indicated

Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government is “absolutely determined” to find alternative funding for the teacher pay deal.

The National (Scotland)

Teacher strike in Scotland could be prevented if 'additional funding' is found, claims SNP minister

Education secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has insisted school closures caused by strikes were "not inevitable".

Daily Record

Glasgow schools set to close as teachers vote for strike action amid pay dispute

If strike action goes ahead as planned, it will be the first teacher strikes in Scotland since the 1980s. 96% of union members voted in favour of the strike of the 71% turnout.

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Scottish teachers overwhelmingly vote to strike over pay

SCOTTISH teachers have overwhelmingly voted to strike over pay in a ballot organised by the country’s largest teaching union.

The National (Scotland)

Schools in Scotland set to close as teachers vote for strike action over pay dispute

Teachers voted overwhelmingly for strike action after rejecting a pay offer by the Scottish Government.

Daily Record

Crack down on drive-throughs and retail parks under Scottish Government plan

NEW drive-through facilities and out-of-town retail developments face being curbed in the Scottish Government’s new planning framework.

The National (Scotland)

Risk fear in rollout of 1,140 childcare hours for Scots parents

The call was made amid concern over staffing capacity

Daily Record

Government considers tax on cruise ship visitors

Under the Local Visitor Levy Bill, councils could be given the power to charge overnight stays in hotels

Insider UK

Council industrial dispute at an end as pay talks are concluded

The deal will see an extra £2,000 per year for workers earning under £20,000

Insider UK

SNP Government considering 'cruise tax' on wealthy boat visitors to Scots areas

EXCLUSIVE: Under the Government’s Local Visitor Levy Bill, councils would be given the power to slap a fee on overnight stays in hotels.

Daily Record

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Daily Record

Unions warn threat of Dumfries and Galloway bin strike could return

Officials say their mandate for strike action remains live amid of potential issues in their pay dispute with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities

Daily Record

Nearly 6,000 council jobs could be axed after years of 'SNP Government neglect'

EXCLUSIVE: A COSLA paper obtained by the Record shows councils are poised to slash jobs and cut services

Glasgow Live

Glasgow 'nightmare before Christmas' as cleansing workers miss out on backpay

Union leaders sad they were concerned COSAL was looking to u-turn on the pay settlement agreed earlier this year to end strike action, after staff missed out on 'hundreds of pounds' of back-dated pay

Daily Record

Bin strikes could be back ON as pay dispute with council chiefs erupts again

A bitter row has broken out between unions and COSLA over whether elements of the deal are time-limited.

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Daily Record

Falkirk Council's 'net zero' plans at risk over £50m funding shortfall

A new climate change report shows the scale of the challenge facing Falkirk in its fight against climate change

Daily Record

National Care Service plans attacked over fears they could slash council jobs across Scotland

Trade unions and councils claim the claim service plans are "unnecessary" and will disrupt existing services.

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross schools could close as teachers set to be balloted for strike action

Scotland's leading teaching union the EIS has issued Perth and Kinross Council with formal notice it will open the statutory ballot on October 12

Insider UK

Unions vote to accept council pay deal

Both Unison and Unite's local government members have now accepted the latest deal

Daily Record

Renfrewshire Council workers accept pay offer following strike threat

Unite and Unison unions revealed their members had voted for the deal which would see the lowest-paid workers receive an additional £2,000 per year.

The Independent UK

Scotland’s largest union votes to accept council pay deal

Unison members have joined Unite and the GMB in accepting a pay deal which will see an extra £1,900 for all council workers earning under £39,000.

The National (Scotland)

Members of Scotland's largest teaching union vote to strike over pay dispute

SCOTLAND'S largest teaching union has voted to go on strike and reject a five per cent pay offer, following a huge member turnout.

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