SSTA News
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Members’ Bulletin – Teachers Scotland’s Future
The latest Members’ Bulletin – “Teachers Scotland’s Future” is now available to download.
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SSTA Newsletter – November 2016
The November 2016 SSTA Newsletter can be download using the link below. SSTA November 2016 Newsletter
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General Secretary Report – November 2016
‘Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!’ The National Executive issued guidance to members on the first phase of the ‘Action Short of Strike Action’ that began on Monday 24 October. Members are being advised to work within the contracted 35 hour working week. Teacher Workload needs to be reduced in the current…
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SSTA says ‘Put Pupils First’ in this school year
The SSTA has concerns over the exam burden and the impact on pupil well-being if the current national qualification system is allowed to continue for a further year. The proposed changes for National 5 will not take place until the 2017-2018 session. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said “the SSTA is acutely aware of the…
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STUC St Andrew’s Day March and Rally – 26th November 2016
CALLING ALL SSTA MEMBERS: There will be an SSTA presence at the STUC St Andrew’s Day March and Rally which is due to take place on Saturday 26th November 2016 in Glasgow. Can members who are interested in marching behind the SSTA banner please confirm attendance by email to info@ssta.org.uk no later than the…
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‘Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!’
Press Release Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach! The SSTA begins the first phase of its industrial action on Monday 24 October to bring about a reduction in teacher workload. Seamus Searson, SSTA General Secretary said, “The title of our campaign is very important to our members. Our concern about the young…
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Action Short of Strike Action: Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!
The SSTA National Executive has sanctioned the ‘Action Short of Strike Action’ (ASOSA) and has confirmed the name of our campaign “Put pupils first – give teachers time to teach!” Please find below the ASOSA Guidance to Members and a link to a video message from the General Secretary. A more detailed presentation of…
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General Secretary Report – October 2016
SSTA BALLOT RESULT The National Executive is very much aware of the efforts of the Deputy First Minister to address Teacher Workload and promote Teacher Professional Judgement. However, Teacher Workload needs to be reduced in the current session. The SSTA has asked again for urgent action to reduce teacher workload and refocus teachers to teaching…
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91% Vote in Favour of Industrial Action
The SSTA Ballot for Industrial ‘Action Short of Strike Action’ returned a very large vote in favour to take action to reduce teacher workload. The Ballot closed on Friday (30 September 2106) and the SSTA National Council at its meeting on Saturday authorised the start of Industrial Action on Monday 24 October 2016. Seamus Searson,…
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Ballot for Industrial Action
The Ballot for Industrial Action closed at 12 noon on Friday 30 September. The SSTA National Executive and SSTA Council will be meeting to consider the result of the ballot on Friday 30 September and Saturday 1 October respectively. A statement will be issued to members on Monday 3 October. SSTA National Executive has set…