Dumfries And Galloway EIS Local Association

EIS President Paula McEwan urges members to take part in Workload Week, "We want to find out what you're doing and why you're doing it." #SU4QE Find out more: eis.org.uk/teacher-worklo…

Scotland urgently needs a qualifications body that is capable of being a listening, collaborative organisation that works in the interests of learners, collegiately alongside teachers and lecturers who are expert in learning, teaching and assessment eis.org.uk/latest-news/sq…

Solidarity from everyone at #EISAGM23 to @CogcEis!✊✊✊

Delegates to @EISUnion AGM in Aviemore send solidarity to the family of #ShekuBayoh & their struggle for justice 8 years after he died in police custody. Now Police Scotland chief officer has admitted the force is 'institutionally racist', we must fight for the truth and change

@dgpayclaim seconding motion 40 a call to reaffirm support of the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. @EISUnion @eisdgla #solidarity #LGBT

There are numerous practices that would fall under the definition of conversion therapy. We need to take a strong stance now. Show politicians we care about LGBT young people and colleagues. #EISAGM23

Refugees welcome!🌍 Trade unionists and friends are invited to a family-friendly demonstration to welcome refugees. Please join us on Sunday, 21st of May, for a rally including solidarity speakers, music, food and stalls. @ScottishTUC @AntiRacismDay stuc.org.uk/campaigns-and-…

We hope for a strong EIS presence at this community solidarity event welcoming refugees in Erskine this Sunday. All are welcome! Please share the details with friends and family so we can stand together against racism in Scotland.✊✊ stuc.org.uk/campaigns-and-…

Heather Hughes speaks in support of motion on long-covid, reminding delegates that teachers staffed hubs in early days of lockdown to allow other essential worker sectors to function, further w/ different mitigations than the rest of society, in risk, at work #STUC23

Solidarity with colleagues from @Hutchesons balloting for strike action. No to fire and rehire! @EISUnion @EISGlasgow

An informational AGM today with debate and the majority of motions carried. Thank you to EIS President Andrene Bamford as our guest speaker and to our members joining us in person and online.

Our AGM begins with an inspirational and entertaining speech by EIS President, Andrene Bamford.

Ballot results are in. 90% voted to accept. All further strike action has now been cancelled.

A message from @al_crosbie (Allan Crosbie) for all EIS members in Dumfries & Galloway.

.@EisStirling members here is a Pay Offer FAQs eis.org.uk/new-pay-offer/…

The consultative ballot closes on Friday - don't miss out on your chance to vote. If you have questions about the latest pay offer, please consult our FAQs on the EIS website: eis.org.uk/new-pay-offer/… If you have not received your email, please contact ballot@eis.org.uk

EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley speaking about the latest pay offer on BBC Radio Scotland, Good Morning Scotland, 04/03/2023 #PayAttention youtu.be/1ubLf3qrb2k

The EIS has opened a ballot of its members on the new pay offer, with a recommendation to accept. Further information, and ballot information, is being emailed to members at the moment. This may take some time to arrive as a result of the volume of emails being sent.