The Association is to carry out a survey of members to obtain their views on possible industrial action.
The survey will be carried out online via a survey website. Invitations to take part in the survey will be sent out by email on Friday 17 February. Members who do not receive an email by Monday 20 February should contact the office at info@ssta.org.uk to provide an up to date email address.
Commenting on the "Future of Teaching Employment" statement by Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, SSTA General Secretary Ann Ballinger said:
Meeting of dissenting unions: 25 January and 1 February 2012
A formal offer has been made to public sector unions in England and Wales. Strictly it does not apply to Scotland but the UK Government will wish to see arrangements in Scotland which meet the Treasury’s financial targets. It is likely that the Scottish Government will use the England and Wales proposals as a working model.
Last chance to submit nominations for Scottish Education Awards
People in Scotland are being urged to enter their local schools, nurseries or individuals into the Scottish Education Awards 2012 so that their exceptional achievements can be recognised. The deadline for submissions is Friday 2 March 2012.
The SNCT is beginning the process of examining the recommendations made by Professor McCormac. Three groups have been set up to examine the main recommendations and agree next steps. None of these recommendations are accepted and they have not been implemented. They do not form any part of our current conditions of service.
Imposed Contribution Increases 2012 (2013 and 2014*)
*The Scottish Government is still to consult on the Proposed increases for these years.
The contribution increases for April 2012 have been imposed.
Negotiations on the Future of Public Sector Pensions
The Government Offer – Changes in Public Sector Pensions from 2015
TO DATE THERE IS NO AGREEMENT ON THESE PROPOSALS
Please see below the text of a letter from Karen McCallum, Director of Operation of the SQA regarding the introduction of new services to replace the existing Appeals Service for National Qualifications.
The post-December 2011 Council edition of the SSTA Bulletin can be downloaded from here.
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The Association pre-retirement courses will be held as usual in 2012. The first course is in Glasgow on 19 May 2012 and the second in Stirling on 9 June 2012.
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