Delivering the 90 Minutes and Protecting Secondary Teachers – Ballot 15 December
The SSTA National Executive has confirmed the next step in the Delivering the 90 Minutes and Protecting Secondary Teachers campaign by launching the formal postal ballot for industrial action from 15 December 2025. The ballot will close at 12 noon on Friday 23 January. The ballot is open to all members employed by a local authority.
The ballot paper will contain two questions:
- ARE YOU PREPARED TO TAKE PART IN STRIKE ACTION?
- ARE YOU PREPARED TO TAKE PART IN ACTION SHORT OF STRIKE ACTION?
Members are strongly encouraged to respond “YES” to both questions. This will give the union’s negotiators the necessary mandate to press employers and the Scottish Government to progress the reduction in class contact time.
A positive vote on both questions will allow us to increase pressure by introducing measures that refuse duties which take teachers away from teaching and learning. In addition, it provides the option to move to strike action if required.
VOTE ‘YES’ TO BOTH QUESTIONS IN THE BALLOT
2025-2027 Pay Settlement – Claiming ‘Back Pay’
The pay changes will be automatic to most members who have continued to be employed by the same local authority. However, the SSTA wishes to advise members who have retired or left the profession during the period of the pay settlement are required to make a ‘back pay’ claim to their previous employing authority.
In addition, members that have moved local authority or gained a promotion, are also required to make a ‘back pay’ claim.
For further information, please follow the link to a SSTA proforma to assist in making the claim.