SSTA News
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Pre-Retirement Seminars 2019
In conjunction with Stuart McCullough from L-Life Ltd, the SSTA is holding a number of Pre-Retirement seminars at the beginning of 2019. These seminars are designed to give guidance to members who are considering retiring in the next few years. Members are advised to gain information that will assist in planning the next step in…
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2018 Pay Update – 17 December 2018
A meeting of the SNCT Joint Extended Joint Chairs (SSTA, EIS, COSLA and Government) took place on Monday 17 December. COSLA and Scottish Government tabled a revised offer, which addressed the need for a universal offer for all teachers to be made. This offer still fell short of the SNCT pay claim and as anticipated…
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2018 Pay Update – 3 December 2018
Dear Colleagues Today’s SNCT Joint Extended Joint Chairs (SSTA, EIS, COSLA and Government) was a deeply disappointing meeting. No new offer was made by Scottish Government and COSLA, despite both acknowledging the strength of the rejection of the previous offer by teachers in the Consultative Ballot. The union side expressed its anger and frustration at…
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Teachers Are Scotland’s Future – SSTA Submission to Career Pathways for Teachers
The SSTA submitted its vision on the future of the teaching profession in Scotland to the Careers Pathway Teachers Panel. The SSTA is seeking a system that values teachers and their contribution to Scottish society. Seamus Searson SSTA General Secretary “It is time for the Scottish Government and employers to stand-up and recognise the important…
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2018 Pay Update – 23 November 2018
Following the close of the Consultative Ballot a meeting of the SNCT Extended Joint Chairs (SSTA, EIS, COSLA and Government) took place on Thursday 22 November and negotiations were re-opened. At the meeting, the reasons why the pay offer had been rejected by the vast majority of Scottish teachers and the merits of our pay…
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Pupil and Teacher Workload Out of Control
SSTA conducted a survey of members in January 2017 on the changes to National 5 and a further survey in May 2018 following the completion of the new arrangements. 1355 SSTA members responded across all subjects. 87% of teachers saw no reduction in workload as a result of the changes. Teachers also reported a 57%…
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SSTA Consultative Ballot – The Members have Spoken
The SSTA conducted a Consultative Ballot on the 2018 Teachers’ Pay Offer. The SSTA Consultative Ballot closed on Tuesday 20 November. The majority of SSTA members participated in the ballot electronically with a small number of members requesting a postal ballot. Ballots were issued to 6,487 members with 4,729 members participating in the ballot. The…
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Backdated Pay Claim by an Employee Leaving Council Service
Notes for teachers leaving their current employer prior to the SNCT reaching a pay settlement. This only applies to teachers who are retiring, or who are leaving their current job to work for a different authority or employer. If you require further advice, please don’t hesitate to contact a Professional Officer. Email: info@ssta.org.uk Telephone: 0131…
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SSTA at the Teachers’ Pay Rally in Glasgow 27 October 2018
The National Teachers’ Pay Rally in Glasgow was a great success with the attendance going far beyond expectation. I would like to thank all members who were able to attend the rally in Glasgow and make the event such a success. I would also like to thank all the members who were unable to make…
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Consultative Ballot on Pay Offer
The consultative ballot on the 2018 Pay Offer has now closed. A statement on the results of the ballot will be sent to members this afternoon. – 20 November 2018 Emails inviting members to take part in the Consultative Ballot on the 2018 Pay Offer were sent out on Tuesday 30th October . The Consultative…
