# Scottish Government

Type: government

Source: HR & Workforce Intelligence Brief — https://gethrbrief.com/entity/scottish-government
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-07**: Strike Notice Issued — Following a successful ballot, the EIS issues the formal notice for industrial action to employers.
- **2026-02-01**: Strike Ballot Opens — The union initiates a formal ballot for industrial action among its nationwide membership.
- **2026-01-10**: Offer Rejected — EIS members overwhelmingly reject the pay offer, citing it as 'insulting' relative to inflation.
- **2025-11-15**: Initial Pay Offer — Scottish Government and COSLA present the first formal pay offer for the 2026 cycle.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Scotland's Largest Teaching Union Issues Formal Notice for Industrial Action
2026-03-07 20:52:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) has officially issued a notice for industrial action, escalating a long-standing dispute over pay and classroom conditions. This move threatens widespread disruption across the Scottish education system as the union seeks to address what it terms a 'recruitment and retention crisis.'
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/scotland-teaching-union-strike-notice-2026

### Scottish Teachers Vote Overwhelmingly for Strike Action Over Workload
2026-03-04 23:00:04 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Scottish teachers have delivered a decisive mandate for industrial action, signaling a major escalation in a dispute centered on unsustainable workloads. The overwhelming vote reflects a growing crisis in educator well-being and suggests that traditional pay-based negotiations may no longer be sufficient to resolve workforce tensions.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/scottish-teachers-strike-vote-workload-crisis

### Stirling University Faces Strike Threat Amid UK Higher Ed Funding Crisis
2026-02-19 09:47:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 20

Stirling University has become the third UK higher education institution this month to face the threat of industrial action over proposed budget cuts. The dispute highlights a growing fiscal crisis in the sector, forcing HR departments to manage significant workforce reductions and deteriorating labor relations.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/stirling-university-strike-threat-cuts-row

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