Scotland teachers strike explained as schools to close during two-day walkout
dailyrecord.co.ukParents are being urged to brace for school closures as teachers are to strike across the country on the second and third day of the new term.Four teaching unions have confirmed that mass walkouts will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday over pay disputes, with further action to take place later in the month.People are being urged to check their local authority website for information on specific closures.
The first day of strikes will affect primary schools, while the second will impact secondary institutions.The fresh strike action comes after nearly all primary, secondary schools and some nurseries closed in November.
Partial strikes last month also saw some minor school closures in the lead up to Christmas.Here is everything you should know about the latest teachers strikes.Teachers in Scotland are striking over unresolved pay disputes.On Friday, discussions were held between unions and Scotland's Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville.
After rejecting an offer of a five per cent rise educators are fighting for a 10 per cent increase.However, the current offer on the table would see the lowest-earning teachers get a 6.85 per cent pay increase.Further talks are to take place on Monday, just one day before walkouts are to take place.
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