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Glasgow City Council Budget Cuts
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EIS Glasgow Local Association is campaigning against cuts proposed that will see 450 teachers’ jobs lost over the next three years, starting with 172 jobs from August. Action began ahead of the Easter break with a large demonstration of teachers, support staff and parents outside the City Chambers on Tuesday 26th March.
The EIS is clear that these cuts are contrary to the Scottish Government’s commitment to increase teacher numbers and the decision must be reconsidered. A dispute has been lodged with the Council.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please send messages of support to EIS Glasgow @EISGlasgow on X and EIS_Glasgow on Facebook.
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EIS-FELA members are participating in three weeks of rolling strike action as part of an industrial action programme to defend pay. This began on Tuesday 16th April and runs through to Friday 3rd of May. The college sector is part of the public sector, and the current pay offer has elements that are less than the Scottish Government’s public sector pay policy. FE college lecturers have not had a pay increase since August 2021.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please send messages of support to your nearest FELA College Branch.
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Public Health Scotland Guidance
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Public Health Scotland (PHS) has recently published health protection guidance for children and young people settings, including education.
This new guidance covers a broad range of health protection issues and replaces the COVID-19 specific education settings guidance produced and maintained by the Scottish Government during the pandemic.
On this basis, we would draw this to your attention.
Please note the EIS was not involved in the drafting of this advice.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please highlight the advice to members.
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Film screening at Glasgow Film Theatre, 25th April 6pm – 8pm.
‘Freedom to Run’ follows the Palestinian running group Right to Movement and a group from Glasgow, as they train for and run Palestine and Edinburgh marathons.
Join the EIS for this bespoke member screening of an emotive and powerful film, followed by a reflective panel discussion.
Register via the link on our website.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please highlight this event to members.
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EIS Disabled Members’ Network
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14th of May, 4:30pm-6pm ‘Mental Health’ (online)
The EIS Disabled Members’ Network will meet during Mental Health Awareness Week, to discuss mental health in the workplace, disability and mental health, and your rights.
Find out more about the Network, and sign up, on our website.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please highlight to members.
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21st May, 4:30pm – 6pm ‘Celebrating BAME Educators’ (online)
The EIS BAME Network provides a supportive space to connect with colleagues. The next meeting will feature a session highlighting some of the brilliant contributions of BAME educators to the profession, reflecting also on the challenges which require to be overcome.
Sign up on our website.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please highlight to members.
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23rd May, 6pm – 8pm ‘Preparing for PRIDE’ (in person)
Glasgow EIS, 6 Clairmont Gardens, Glasgow G3 7LW
The EIS LGBT Network will get together to prepare for PRIDE month, to create posters for PRIDE and to take some time to socialise, with refreshments provided.
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This informal evening will also feature input from speakers reflecting on why educators should mark PRIDE and the relationship between the Trade Union movement and the LGBT+ movement.
Sign up by visiting our website.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please highlight to members.
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The EIS is setting up a new network for members aged 27 or under.
Members who would like to be added to the mailing list for upcoming opportunities should sign up via the website.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Please highlight to members.
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We support and train members to become EIS Representatives and Branch Secretaries, including Health & Safety and Equality Reps.
The EIS works with college tutors to deliver TUC accredited Reps’ training. Future training course dates will be published shortly.
If you want to learn more, or have recently become a new Rep or Branch Secretary then please explore our available course options on our website.
Action for Branch Secretaries: If you are a Rep who wishes to attend training, please contact your LA Secretary to apply for an EIS training course.
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Organising for Power: The Core Fundamentals
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EIS Reps and Branch Secretaries are invited to take part in a forthcoming course produced by internationally renowned organiser and author Jane McAlevey.
The Core Fundamentals course focuses on practical organising activities which Reps and other activists can use in your schools.
These include methods for effective communication with members and prospective members, winning over key colleagues to participate in collective action, and building solidarity amongst teachers in your local context.
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EIS participants will have access to six live online sessions (Tuesday evenings 5pm – 7:30pm:00-19:30 from 7th May to 11th June 2024) as well as Teams groups supported by EIS Organisers.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Register today via the EIS website.
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Reach out to New Lecturing Staff in your work
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Unions are strongest when we have as many members as possible and they are engaged. Please reach out to any new lecturers at your work and talk to them about EIS membership.
Action for Branch Secretaries: Reach out and talk with new staff.
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