SSTA News
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Public Sector Pensions
You may be aware of press comments about a ‘deal agreed’ on public sector pensions. The Government has produced a paper which it sees as a “formal offer”. The vast majority of UK unions are currently considering the Government proposals. The UK Working Party which includes the Scottish unions will meet again in the New…
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Senior Managers Seminar, 16 March 2012
The Senior Managers Advisory Panel is holding a Senior Mangers Seminar in March 2012. The Seminar is an all day event, which will take place on Friday 16 March at the Westerwood Hotel, Cumbernauld, and is free to SSTA members. The theme of the seminar will be the Management of Change to Conditions of Service.…
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SQA – Scottish Baccalaureates
The Scottish Baccalaureates in Science and Languages have been available for delivery since August 2009 and, based on their success, SQA, directed by the Scottish Government, intends to offer all pupils studying at Advanced Higher level the opportunity to choose a Baccalaureate in a suitable subject area. It is, therefore, the intention to expand Baccalaureate…
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SQA New Qualifications – November Update
SQA New Qualifications – November Update – 28 November 2011 Course Assessment Specifications More detail about how each new National 5 Course will be assessed is now available.
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Debate on Public Sector Pensions
The smaller parties at Westminster have forced a debate on Public Sector Pensions by pooling their allocated time on Thursday 8th December. You may be interested in the debate, and in how your local MP responds. This would be a good opportunity to raise the issue with MPs. I intend to write to my MP…
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Day of Action
Dear Colleagues, A huge thank you to everyone who gave up their time yesterday to stand on wet and windy streets throughout Scotland and publicise our opposition to the planned theft from public sector pensions. The event in Edinburgh was very well attended and good humoured, albeit a bit cold and windy (typical Edinburgh weather…
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Day of Action 30th November
Given the expected size of the Marches in Edinburgh and Glasgow it is suggested that members assemble as a group rather than attempt to meet under the SSTA banner at the official assembly areas.
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Members who are about to embark on maternity leave
Dear Colleagues In view of the fact that a very small number of our members who are about to embark on maternity leave may be in danger of compromising their Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP). It has been decided that all members about to go on maternity leave are exempted from the obligation to go on…
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Explanation of the effect of one strike day on pensions
One day strike will reduce your pension* by only £2.19 a year *For a teacher at the top of the maingrade scale A further £6.57 will be lost from any lump sum. Effect on pensionable salary for those who are within ten years of retirement = nil
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Questions about Strike Action
The Association will inform your employer of the result of the ballot and the number of members in each establishment likely to take strike action on 30 November. Your employer will inform the Head Teacher of the number of employees taking action on that day. There is no need for members to inform their line…