Alison Beattie
@missbeattie1.bsky.social
✊️💜 EIS Rep, EIS Glasgow Vice Chairperson, EIS Council. Trade Unionist. Views my own.
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Email received from Special Advisor stating that the meeting requested was for neither John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth
September 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Email received from Special Advisor stating that the meeting requested was for neither John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth
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Email sent by us on 27th June (no contact before this since November 28th 2024)
September 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Email sent by us on 27th June (no contact before this since November 28th 2024)
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1) Today, Jenny Gilruth stated that ‘her team’ had tried to organise a meeting with us several times.
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
September 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
1) Today, Jenny Gilruth stated that ‘her team’ had tried to organise a meeting with us several times.
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
We sent an email on 27th June.
A ‘special advisor’ emailed us 25th July.
This person stated they were not acting on behalf of ‘either John Swinney or Jenny Gilruth’
(See post for emails)
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EXCLUSIVE: Pro-independence parties have reacted with outrage after a campaign organised by far-right agitators has led to the Saltire being co-opted as part of an anti-immigrant push
🗣️'Anyone using the Saltire to promote hate and prejudice does not represent Scottish interests or values.'
🗣️'Anyone using the Saltire to promote hate and prejudice does not represent Scottish interests or values.'
Outrage over 'weaponisation' of Saltire in anti-migrant campaign backed by far-right
www.thenational.scot
September 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
EXCLUSIVE: Pro-independence parties have reacted with outrage after a campaign organised by far-right agitators has led to the Saltire being co-opted as part of an anti-immigrant push
🗣️'Anyone using the Saltire to promote hate and prejudice does not represent Scottish interests or values.'
🗣️'Anyone using the Saltire to promote hate and prejudice does not represent Scottish interests or values.'
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"The Labour leadership contest of 2015 and all that followed was a moment upon which the direction of this country's politics turned. This new party could be another one."
The Case for Cautious Optimism
Like 500,000 other people, I signed up for the Zarah Sultana/Jeremy Corbyn Your Party mailing list . Comparing free registration to the memb...
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July 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
"The Labour leadership contest of 2015 and all that followed was a moment upon which the direction of this country's politics turned. This new party could be another one."
Happy to be fact checked but John Swinney's tie looks an awful lot like the @eisunion.bsky.social 175th anniversary tartan tie. 👀
July 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Happy to be fact checked but John Swinney's tie looks an awful lot like the @eisunion.bsky.social 175th anniversary tartan tie. 👀
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This ballot isn’t just about workload. It’s about wellbeing.
It’s about keeping great teachers in the profession.
It’s about better outcomes for learners.
Vote YES YES now in the consultative ballot and put pressure on COSLA & the Scottish Government to act on CCT #SU4QE
It’s about keeping great teachers in the profession.
It’s about better outcomes for learners.
Vote YES YES now in the consultative ballot and put pressure on COSLA & the Scottish Government to act on CCT #SU4QE
July 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This ballot isn’t just about workload. It’s about wellbeing.
It’s about keeping great teachers in the profession.
It’s about better outcomes for learners.
Vote YES YES now in the consultative ballot and put pressure on COSLA & the Scottish Government to act on CCT #SU4QE
It’s about keeping great teachers in the profession.
It’s about better outcomes for learners.
Vote YES YES now in the consultative ballot and put pressure on COSLA & the Scottish Government to act on CCT #SU4QE
It's the final board of the session but busy as ever. Vote YES YES on our consultative ballot on workload before 28th August. @eisunion.bsky.social Oh and is that next years WTA I spy? 👀💜✊️
June 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
It's the final board of the session but busy as ever. Vote YES YES on our consultative ballot on workload before 28th August. @eisunion.bsky.social Oh and is that next years WTA I spy? 👀💜✊️
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During a Q&A with teachers for the EIS AGM, education secretary Jenny Gilruth made a few surprising admissions. I was there to report on it for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521919...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521919...
Gilruth admits the SNP 'should have delivered by now'
The Education Secretary faced tough questions, and made some notable admissions, during an event at the annual EIS AGM.
www.heraldscotland.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
During a Q&A with teachers for the EIS AGM, education secretary Jenny Gilruth made a few surprising admissions. I was there to report on it for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521919...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2521919...
An absolute privilege to be the delegation lead for EIS Glasgow at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM 2025. What an amazing bunch of teachers, activists and humans. #eisagm25
June 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
An absolute privilege to be the delegation lead for EIS Glasgow at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM 2025. What an amazing bunch of teachers, activists and humans. #eisagm25
Day Two at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM and the launch of our consultative ballot on workload. Vote yes, yes! ✊️📣 #eisagm25
June 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Day Two at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM and the launch of our consultative ballot on workload. Vote yes, yes! ✊️📣 #eisagm25
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Great to see @ddonnelly.bsky.social challenging Jenny Gilruth on trans rights at #EISAGM25. Very well spoken, as always.
June 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Great to see @ddonnelly.bsky.social challenging Jenny Gilruth on trans rights at #EISAGM25. Very well spoken, as always.
Day One of @eisunion.bsky.social #eisagm25 was fantastic! Honoured to be the delegation leader for Glasgow. ✊️📣💜
June 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Day One of @eisunion.bsky.social #eisagm25 was fantastic! Honoured to be the delegation leader for Glasgow. ✊️📣💜
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#EISAGM25 Alison Beattie says, it's time to gather the evidence & go on to tackle unfair practices. Neil Anderson seconding the motion, describes how he struggled on temporary contracts at the start of his teaching career before going on to secure a permanent contract.
June 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#EISAGM25 Alison Beattie says, it's time to gather the evidence & go on to tackle unfair practices. Neil Anderson seconding the motion, describes how he struggled on temporary contracts at the start of his teaching career before going on to secure a permanent contract.
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The workload consultative ballot is now open ✊
‼️‼️If you have not received your ballot email, please email [email protected] with your name and place of work for a new ballot to be sent to you ‼️‼️
‼️‼️If you have not received your ballot email, please email [email protected] with your name and place of work for a new ballot to be sent to you ‼️‼️
June 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The workload consultative ballot is now open ✊
‼️‼️If you have not received your ballot email, please email [email protected] with your name and place of work for a new ballot to be sent to you ‼️‼️
‼️‼️If you have not received your ballot email, please email [email protected] with your name and place of work for a new ballot to be sent to you ‼️‼️
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Catherine Brown Glasgow LA, seconds the motion #EISAGM25
I work in an ASN school & my school is risk assessed for 95 yet we have 160 learners. We have nearly 12 per class. We cannot get it right for every child if teachers are firefighting, and if classes are overfilled and schools under resourced
I work in an ASN school & my school is risk assessed for 95 yet we have 160 learners. We have nearly 12 per class. We cannot get it right for every child if teachers are firefighting, and if classes are overfilled and schools under resourced
June 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Catherine Brown Glasgow LA, seconds the motion #EISAGM25
I work in an ASN school & my school is risk assessed for 95 yet we have 160 learners. We have nearly 12 per class. We cannot get it right for every child if teachers are firefighting, and if classes are overfilled and schools under resourced
I work in an ASN school & my school is risk assessed for 95 yet we have 160 learners. We have nearly 12 per class. We cannot get it right for every child if teachers are firefighting, and if classes are overfilled and schools under resourced
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Andrew Fullwood Glasgow LA moves motion 31 on maximum class sizes for ASN/Special Schools and Units.
We have spoken a lot today about the pressure on ASN establishments and specialists. And we know that when there is too much pressure that teachers and pupils will end up hurt #EISAGM25
We have spoken a lot today about the pressure on ASN establishments and specialists. And we know that when there is too much pressure that teachers and pupils will end up hurt #EISAGM25
June 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Andrew Fullwood Glasgow LA moves motion 31 on maximum class sizes for ASN/Special Schools and Units.
We have spoken a lot today about the pressure on ASN establishments and specialists. And we know that when there is too much pressure that teachers and pupils will end up hurt #EISAGM25
We have spoken a lot today about the pressure on ASN establishments and specialists. And we know that when there is too much pressure that teachers and pupils will end up hurt #EISAGM25
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Jennifer McGeehan Glasgow LA moves motion 27 for a campaign to alter maternity pay from 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory maternity pay to 6 weeks full pay ad 33 weeks statutory maternity pay.
Farhat Ali formally seconds the motion and reserves the right to speak.
Farhat Ali formally seconds the motion and reserves the right to speak.
June 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Jennifer McGeehan Glasgow LA moves motion 27 for a campaign to alter maternity pay from 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks statutory maternity pay to 6 weeks full pay ad 33 weeks statutory maternity pay.
Farhat Ali formally seconds the motion and reserves the right to speak.
Farhat Ali formally seconds the motion and reserves the right to speak.
Early start today for an Emergency Meeting of Council before day two of #eisagm25 @eisunion.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Early start today for an Emergency Meeting of Council before day two of #eisagm25 @eisunion.bsky.social
Here at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM 2025. Ready to propose, debate and hold the Education Secretary to account. ✊️📣 #eisagm25
June 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Here at @eisunion.bsky.social AGM 2025. Ready to propose, debate and hold the Education Secretary to account. ✊️📣 #eisagm25
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Des Morris asks the first Q&A to on reducing class contact time #EISAGM25
Alison Beattie further asks a question on the reduction of class contact time highlighting the lack of progress on the Scottish Governments manifesto promise.
Alison Beattie further asks a question on the reduction of class contact time highlighting the lack of progress on the Scottish Governments manifesto promise.
June 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Des Morris asks the first Q&A to on reducing class contact time #EISAGM25
Alison Beattie further asks a question on the reduction of class contact time highlighting the lack of progress on the Scottish Governments manifesto promise.
Alison Beattie further asks a question on the reduction of class contact time highlighting the lack of progress on the Scottish Governments manifesto promise.
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Teacher workload 'unfair and unhealthy', union says www.bbc.com/news/article...
Teacher workload 'unfair and unhealthy', union says
EIS general secretary Andrea Bradley has called for action to reduce teachers' class contact time.
www.bbc.com
June 3, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Teacher workload 'unfair and unhealthy', union says www.bbc.com/news/article...
What a week 👩🏫💜✊️
June 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM
What a week 👩🏫💜✊️
An important update on the EIS board this week 👀😬🤞Always keeping Thorntree up to date! @eisunion.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
An important update on the EIS board this week 👀😬🤞Always keeping Thorntree up to date! @eisunion.bsky.social
Oh and look out the gladrags for this! 💃 #eisagm25 @eisunion.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Oh and look out the gladrags for this! 💃 #eisagm25 @eisunion.bsky.social