The Latest Breaking News from SSTA

Teachers balloted for strike action over 'excessive' workloads

TEACHERS are being urged to vote for strike action in a bid to send a message to ministers on “excessive” workloads ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

Teachers balloted for strike action over ‘excessive’ workloads

It comes after the EIS union found 44% of teachers work an additional seven unpaid hours in a typical week.

Evening Standard · Jun 5, 2025

Education unions call for Scottish Government funding for additional support needs

EDUCATION unions in Scotland have called for better funding for additional support needs (ASN), branding current provisions “inexcusable” –…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024

Scotland teacher strikes suspended as union backs new pay offer

A new offer was tabled earlier in a bid to end a long-running pay dispute which has led to strikes by teachers across Scotland.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Fresh pay offer tabled in bid to halt teacher strikes in Scotland

The proposals come as fresh walkouts loom next week.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

Schools shut across Scotland as teachers strike over pay

Members of the EIS and NASUWT unions are taking industrial action on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Teaching union postpones strike action following fresh pay deal offer

A TEACHING union has agreed to defer industrial action which was set to take place next week after members “marginally” voted to accept a new…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2023

Glasgow schools closed today as teachers take part in strike action over pay dispute

Schools in Glasgow will be closed today as part of 16 days of rolling strike action across the country. Teachers will be walking out as part of an ongoing pay dispute.

Glasgow Live · Jan 16, 2023

Scottish schools shut as wave of rolling strike action begins

TEACHERS across Scotland are beginning 16 days of rolling strike action on Monday in a continuing dispute over pay.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 16, 2023

Schools in Glasgow and East Lothian close as teachers take further strike action

The action is going ahead after talks on Thursday involving the Scottish Government, local authority leaders and teaching unions failed to resolve the issue.

Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023