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A TEACHING union has warned of further strike action unless the Scottish government puts forward a suitable pay offer.
The Scottish Secondary Teachers Association (SSTA) said it had “no option” but to consider walkouts and other measures after pay talks between the government, local government body Cosla and teaching unions on Thursday failed to resolve the issue.
The SSTA and other teaching unions, including the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and NASUWT, say that “no new offer” has been made.
The EIS confirmed on Thursday evening that it would go ahead with 16 days of consecutive strike action, beginning on Monday.
SSTA general secretary Seamus Searson said: “This meeting was another wasted opportunity to bring the dispute to an end and prevent further strike action.
“The approach to negotiation with the trade unions is causing more disruption to pupils’ learning and giving unnecessary worry to parents.
“It is time the Scottish government and Cosla took responsibility for the position and tried to resolve this pay dispute.”
The union’s leadership will meet next week to discuss new strike dates.
