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School strikes in six areas may be avoided after deal reached
A draft agreement addressing teacher workload pressures awaits Cosla approval to potentially stop strikes affecting six Scottish local authorities with 85% union support.
- On Tuesday evening, the Educational Institute of Scotland reached a draft agreement with the Scottish Government to tackle workload pressures, but Cosla must approve it before strikes can be called off.
- The union says teachers work beyond contracted hours, citing unpaid prep and marking, and is demanding a 90‑minute class contact time reduction; Cosla has yet to approve a deal.
- Councils from Glasgow City Council to Moray Council have published closure dates, with Glasgow City Council confirming strikes on March 18 and March 24 and a 10-day notice issued after a ballot showing 93% backing ASOS and 85% strikes.
- Councils have written to parents saying they may not be able to open schools on strike days as Glasgow City Council confirmed closures on March 18 and March 24 affecting thousands of pupils.
- Andrea Bradley, EIS general secretary, said she is optimistic but plans remain pending Cosla leadership’s meeting on Friday, while Cosla warns RCCT needs full funding and clarity on impacts.
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