Strike action by teachers ‘inevitable’ if no deal done

A teachers’ group has warned strike action will be “inevitable” if an “acceptable” pay deal is not put forward before the end of the month.

The Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT), which brings together teaching organisations, the Scottish Government and council umbrella body Cosla to negotiate pay, issued the warning following a meeting.

An offer of a 3 per cent pay rise has been branded “derisory”. Teachers want a “substantially improved” offer, with the EIS union campaigning for a 10 per cent rise.

EIS salaries convener and teachers’ side chairman Des Morris said: “The teachers’ panel today expressed their anger that Cosla and the Scottish Government had failed to bring any new proposal to the negotiating table this week.”