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Look out for our updated Health and Safety Handbooks and check the EIS website in the meantime for updated guidance 👷‍♀️ www.eis.org.uk/health-and-safety/ha…

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 11h

The decision to cut jobs at GCU will undermine quality education at the University for years to come. Stop the Cuts. Save the 100🛟

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 16h

It's Open Day at CoGC - we hope college management will be open to reason on the provision of RPE masks to protect against carcinogenic fumes in welding classes. ⚠️Look out for our mobile ads around Glasgow city centre today⚠️

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 16h

Our members are out in force again this week. With around 95 million in the bank, the decision to cut jobs is unjustifiable. Stop the cuts. Save the 100🛟

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 18h

Find out more about how your school can overcome the barriers of poverty through the EIS PACT Professional Learning offer at www.eis.org.uk/professional-learnin…

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Find out more about the EIS's anti-poverty guidance, with practical strategies to help mitigate the impact of poverty in the classroom. Join us in 'Standing Up to Child Poverty’. www.eis.org.uk/child-povert...

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today marks the beginning of Child Poverty Week. The EIS is proud to be supporting #CPW26

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This #WorldTeachersDay the EIS is standing up for teachers in Scotland and around the world with Education International.

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

World Teachers' Day 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. Six decades on, the call remains clear: quality education depends on qualified, supported, and respected teachers.

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Glasgow City Council must remove the threat of fire and rehire. The EIS stands with our colleagues in Unite, Unison and GMB in this fight✊

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Taj Ali, journalist and historian at the EIS organising conference today!

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Some snaps from the morning session of our organising conference 📸

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Glasgow City Council workers are facing fire and rehire tactics due to a mismanagement of pay and equality legislation. The EIS will stand in solidarity with our sister unions Unite, Unison and GMB in this fight!

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A message of support from EIS General Secretary, Andrea Bradley, to the workers at Glasgow City Council who are facing the scandal of equal pay mishandling.

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

GCU management, can you read the signs? It's time to get back round the table with the trade unions!

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Striking colleagues from EIS, Unison and UCU stood together this morning united in our fight to protect quality education at GCU. GCU management must return to the negotiating table with a promise to rule out compulsory redundancies✊ Stop the cuts. Save the 100 🛟

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Did you spot our mobile ads out and about near City of Glasgow College? Appearing again soon, so look out for them - we know college management will!

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Save the date! 🍉 Protest against AI powered genocide in Gaza, Paisley, Saturday 10th October, 11am. Speakers | Music | Poetry | Stalls | Exhibitions

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cuts will have a detrimental impact on the quality of education that students receive. Our members along with colleagues from Unison and UCU will stand strong to protect jobs and protect quality education at GCU. Stand with us tomorrow, 8-11am, Cowcaddens Rd. Save the 100 🛟✊

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

As part of Black History Month Education Scotland are hosting an event for educators that will signpost policy, guidance and resources available for anti-racist education. Sign up link is below, registration closes tomorrow eve! education.gov.scot/events/anti-raci…

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How to engage and motivate your local politicians, to push the right pressure points to instigate political reaction and action in support of campaigns. Join our workshop on political engagement this Saturday at the organising conference. www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/…

eis.org.uk

Organising Conference 2026

The National EIS Organising Conference on Saturday 3rd October is an opportunity for EIS reps and activists to come together and attend workshops to build their organising skills as well as hearing national keynote speakers.

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Lecturers at GCU are united on the picket line this week. EIS and UCU colleagues are fighting against job cuts with our Unison colleagues due to strike alongside us on Thursday. Join our picket, tell fellow students and staff about the strikes, help us protect quality education at GCU! #Savethe100

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming Taj Ali to speak at the EIS Organising conference. Join us Saturday, meet other trade unionists, engage in workshops and hear from keynote speakers to build your knowledge of organising and activism! www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/…

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

GCU Lecturers will be out on strike again next week in their fight against compulsory redundancies. Pickets will be in place again from 08.00-11.00 Tuesday 29th Sep - Thursday 1st Oct, come and join our fight for quality education at GCU✊ Stop the cuts. Save the 100 🛟

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join our workshop on Shifting Workplace Power at this year's Organising Conference. Boost your organising and negotiation skills! Open to all members via the sign up: www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/…

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us Sat 3 Oct, 10-15:30, for the EIS Organising Conference📣 Welcome to all EIS members 🙌 Build power & skills in trade union organising!✊ Sign up now: www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/…

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Striking welding lecturers stood outside Cathedral St Campus of CoGC as board members arrived for their meeting. Highlighting their 19th week of strike action in pursuit of appropriate RPE to keep them safe from breathing carcinogenic fumes while delivering welding lectures in the workshop.

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

EIS ULA and UCU members stood united on the picket line today to protect jobs and demand a no compulsory redundancy guarantee. With cash reserves of £95 million at GCU these cuts are unjustifiable and will undermine the future of quality education at the university. Stop the Cuts. Save the 100.

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Building active member participation in the workplace is essential for tackling issues and strengthening our union. Sign up to our organising conference to join our workshop on building a strong branch⤵️ www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/…

The National EIS Organising Conference on Saturday 3rd October is an opportunity for EIS reps and activists to come together and attend workshops to build their organising skills as well as hearing national keynote speakers.

Venue: Clayton Hotel, Glasgow
Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
Registration: 9:30am
Event Starts: 10:00am
Event Ends: 3:30pm

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Taking strike action is always a last resort, but staff are resolute in not only defending their jobs, but protecting academic standards and the high quality educational teaching that students deserve. www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2655729…

glasgowtimes.co.uk

Students set for 14 days of disruption as lecturers gear up to go on strike

Lecturers at a Glasgow university are barrelling towards 14 days of strikes after talks over redundancies broke down.

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Build confidence and collective capacity to negotiate, monitor and, where necessary, escalate problems with Working Time Agreements. Join our workshop at the EIS Organising conference this October! www.eis.org.uk/meetings-and-events/…

The national organising conference
date saturday 3rd october, clayton hotel, glasgow.

The National EIS Organising Conference on Saturday 3rd October is an opportunity for EIS reps and activists to come together and attend workshops to build their organising skills as well as hearing national keynote speakers.

Keynote speakers: andrea bradley and taj ali

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Starting on Monday 21st September, our members at GCU will take 14 days of strike action over a four week period to protect jobs and the educational provision #Savethe100 www.eis.org.uk/latest-news/gcuactio…

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Susan Quinn speaks to Emergency Motion 3: Justice for Colombia #TUC2026 “Teachers face dangers on a daily basis for promoting peace through education. Our sisters and brothers in Colombia need our support.”

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our delegation to this year's TUC Congress in Brighton #TUC2026

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Eddie Burns spoke to Motion 27 – C17, Taxing the tech giants. "It’s a profits bonanza for Big Tech and a wealth extraction scandal for us and it’s got to stop. Time to tax Apple and Co until their pips squeak."

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"This would improve the quality of education for all pupils- those with and without additional support needs- and would improve the working conditions, health, safety and wellbeing of teachers and support staff."

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"We are asking for ring fenced funding to support genuine inclusion in our schools" #TUC2026

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Mark Smith on Composite motion 10. "Colleagues there is Insufficient provision for Additional Support Needs in Scotland– The issues arising from increased ASN is exacerbated by increasing class sizes, the reduced numbers of ASN specialist teachers and reduced numbers of Pupil support Assistants."

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"Investment in the foundational education and learning of our youngest citizens brings savings on justice, health, adult social care and welfare as they move through the school system and into adulthood. We need to spend on our weeist ones now to reduce the spend they'll need in their future."

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Paula McEwan spoke to Motion 45, Investing in early years: giving our children the best start in life "Preventative investment in Early Years pays long term generational dividends."

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Andrea Bradley moved Motion 41. “I urge you to support this motion because the young people in our schools today are worth investing in…and the quality of their education now will determine the quality of our future society- its wealth, health, and prosperity; its cohesion and our very democracy”

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

"That doesn’t happen by telling teachers and lecturers that they must accept insecurity, excessive workloads and declining real-terms pay rewards.” #TUC2026

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Mick Dolan on motion 40, “If we want a society that believes in evidence, reason and truth, we have to invest in the education system that creates it. That means investing in the people who deliver it."

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Susan Quinn spoke to Composite motion 05. “The use of AI must be underpinned by equity and fairness." “AI tools must be no substitute for teachers who listen to and understand children. AI must foster human connection and inclusivity.”

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EIS @eisunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Julie Chrystal spoke to Motion 13 Tackling the far right and the weaponisation of women’s and girls’ safety. "We have been fighting this fight since 1792 when the vindication of the rights of women was published.”

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