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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 10h

A new report from the STUC on behalf of Tax Justice Scotland shows a meagre 2% tax on the 10 richest families in Scotland raises almost £500,000,000

Scotland belongs to us all. Not just the wealthy.

Join our calls for a wealth tax now.

www.stuc.org.uk/resources/st...

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 21h

We won't let those intent on dividing our communities use the real fears of women as a smokescreen for their hatred.

We stand together against the far right. ✊️🤝

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 1d

We have an unstable job market that fails to produce permanent roles for a high number of teachers, especially those earlier in their careers.

It feels like we’re setting Scottish teachers up to fail.
@mikecorbett1.bsky.social

The Scotsman @scotsman.com · 1d

Scots teachers 'forced to take second jobs as delivery drivers'
www.scotsman.com/education/sc...

Scots teachers 'forced to take second jobs as delivery drivers' - despite £50k salaries

Scottish teachers claim they cannot make ends meet on their salaries - and are forced to work second jobs

www.scotsman.com

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Scottish Government and COSLA need to stop dragging their heels in agreeing the 2025/26 pay award.

We need full pay restoration and a long term, sustainable package that allows teachers to focus on the essential work of educating children.
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 1d

The Scottish Government needs to face facts: the cost of living crisis is only getting worse.

We have one of the most developed economies in the world, yet our teachers – who already work long hours – are taking on second jobs to cover the basics.

This is a shameful state of affairs.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Some teachers reported spending their own money on food and school trips in order to support disadvantaged pupils and create equal opportunities for all the pupils in their classes, adding further pressure to their personal finances.
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 1d

Day 2 #ChallengePoverty Week 2025 & the theme is Jobs.

An NASUWT survey of teachers in Scotland reveals startling economic trends for the profession, with many teachers reporting decreased personal spending and an increase in financial worries compared to the same polling conducted last year.

HARD UP TEACHERS TAKING SECOND JOBS TO MAKE ENDS MEET

14% of teachers have now taken a second job to supplement their income, working as counsellors, delivery drivers, and as bar and shop staff, alongside tutoring and exam marking. 11% reported taking second jobs last year.

The survey also found:
· 31% of teachers are very worried about their financial situation, up from 27% last year;
· 72% have cut back on food expenditure, up from 54% last year;
· 53% have increased their use of credit cards, up from 36% last year;
· 45% have cut back on essential household items, up from 36% last year;
· 66% have stopped saving, up from 61% last year;
· 37% are finding it difficult to cover energy bills, up from 28.8% last year.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

This guide provides links to a wide range of resources for any teacher wishing to become a more skilled and confident anti-racist educator during #BlackHistoryMonth and beyond. Suggestions of videos, podcasts, blog posts and teaching resources and more:
highlandoneworld.org.uk/for-teachers...

Anti-Racist Education Guide for Teachers – Highland One World

highlandoneworld.org.uk

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

The ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) wants to alert teachers to the growing risk of insider cyber-attacks on schools led by students.

They have published advice and training for school staff on cyber security:
www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/educ...

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Help protect access to education around the world.

Download your Send My Friend to School campaign pack which includes lesson plans and teaching resources.

sendmyfriend.org/download-pack/

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 2d

📣 LGBTI Teachers' Consultation Conference
📍 Birmingham
📅 Saturday 22nd November.

The event will include discussion of how we can continue to challenge discrimination and prejudice in an increasingly hostile climate for the LGBTI community.

Register now:
www.nasuwt.org.uk/event/LGB01H...

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 3d

Tag a teacher to say thank you!

🌍 October 5th is World Teacher Day and we know a few teachers we'd like to thank. 👏👏👏

Our members work tirelessly to make sure their pupils get a world class education. They take the time to make other teachers' lives better too. 💪

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ALT: a chalkboard with the word tears written in white chalk

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Speaking on behalf of the STUC and NASUWT Scotland, Kim affirms our collective fight against the far right.

NASUWT has a long and proud tradition of defending communities threatened by the far right.
#perthagainstracism
#StandUptoRacism

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

#standuptoracism

NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

#standuptoracism

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Fantastic banners and community solidarity here in Perth 👇
#standuptoracism

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

The women's wall this morning in Perth. ✊️

The far right are not defenders of women - they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division.

Standing up for women’s rights means rejecting racism and division, and building unity to demand real action to end violence against women and girls.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 4d

NASUWT is delighted to have one of our Women's Network speaking at this event ✊️

Stand Up to Racism Scotland @sutrscotland.bsky.social · 6d

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 6d

It is a patchwork picture across Scotland in relation to debriefs post incident.

NASUWT supports the need for a national system to report and record every significant incident of use of force. Recording data can then be used to monitor and identify patterns.
@mikecorbett1.bsky.social

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 6d

There are significant professional risks intervening in a physical altercation.
@mikecorbett1.bsky.social

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Current national guidance needs to be improved to provide greater clarity for teachers.

@mikecorbett1.bsky.social speaking to the Education C&YP Committee about the Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 7d

The Employment Rights Bill from the UK Government could be the biggest upgrade to workers' rights in a generation.

It must be enacted fully. Today, we're bringing together workers from across the UK to ensure we empower our movement as the Bill becomes reality.

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Scottish Trades Union Congress @scottishtuc.bsky.social · 7d

The STUC are delighted to have Wilf Sullivan deliver the annual Black History Month Lecture.

Come along and hear about the history of organising black workers across the UK and what challenges still lie ahead.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stuc-black...

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 7d

A pleasure to join the @cpagscotland.bsky.social Cost of the School Day Summit 2025:
cpag.org.uk/news/young-p...

Child poverty impacts pupils’ educational attainment, their wider wellbeing & future life chances.

Young people meet the First Minister and call on him to ensure no-one is left out at school because of family income

80 young people from across Scotland are meeting with the First Minister for Scotland at the Cost of the School Day Young People’s Summit to set out how they think the Scottish Government should tackl...

cpag.org.uk

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