The EIS Local Association in Aberdeen has over 2000 members working in primary schools, secordary schools, special schools, Aberdeen College and our two universities.
The role of the Local Association (LA) is to provide advice, help and support at local level to EIS members.
Information is sent to Aberdeen's educational establishments for distribution to members by EIS Reps through the EIS staff notice board, or increasingly by email. LA meetings, open to all members, are held throughout the school session.
The Local Association sponsors regular training courses for EIS Representatives and EIS Health and Safety Reps.

Latest News

EIS March and Rally - Saturday 1st October - Newspaper Article Photographs (opens new window)

Aberdeen EIS Local Association urge our members to vote for industrial action to oppose the proposed UK Government Teachers' Pensions changes. We are grateful to Karen Barclay, EIS Area Officer, for preparing the powerpoint presentation below which we would urge you to study before casting your vote.

Dowload powerpoint presentation

EIS March and Rally - Saturday 1st October

10.30 am
Assemble at Rubislaw Terrace (Opposite Harlaw Academy)

11.00 am
March down Union Street to Arts Centre

12.00 Noon - 12.45 pm
Rally at Arts Centre
Speakers: Susan Quinn EIS National Vice President
Sarah Duncan Unison Regional Organiser
Aberdeen Parent Council Speaker ( to be confirmed)

An Aberdeen EIS Executive member has been allocated to each of the 12 ASGs to co-ordinate a response from each ASG in order to maximise the turnout. The response so far from other trade unions and EIS branches throughout the north east has been very encouraging. With the McCormac review set to be published next week and with ongoing discussions taking place about possible 50% increases to our monthly pension superannuation payments, which in turn could lead to smaller annual pensions, it is now time for all of us to be seen to be fighting for our pay and conditions.

Download March and Rally Poster

Download press release

President's Address AGM 2011

Secretary's Report AGM 2011

Aberdeen City EIS Local Association Past President Alan Smith welcomes EIS National Vice-President Alan Munro to the LA AGM on 15th February 2011. He addressed a very well-attended meeting and answered questions on the options open to us in response to the Council's 2011/12 budget proposals.

TU DEMO AT TOWN HOUSE 12.30 - 2 pm Thursday February 10 2011

Because of work commitments that day it will be very unlikely that EIS members will be able to attend the demo. However please spread the word amongst EIS part-time members if they are not working that day, supply EIS members and possibly retired EIS members.

ABERDEEN LA EIS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING / FINANCIAL AGM: Tuesday 15 February 2011

The Annual General Meeting of Aberdeen City Local Association (including the Financial AGM) will take place on Tuesday 15 February 2011, in the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen, at 7.15 p.m.
Action for Reps - please display the enclosed agenda (click to download) on your EIS Notice Board and encourage as many of your members as possible to attend. Due to the anticipated high turnout please let me know numbers attending from your establishment by Tuesday 8 February in order that we can accommodate everyone wishing to attend.
EIS Branch Meetings Friday 11 February or Tuesday 15 February Several EIS reps have let me know that they have organised branch meetings on the February INSET days and they have suggested that we issue reps with a list of the points to be covered and any questions that should be asked of EIS members. I will discuss this with other local EIS officials and will get something out to schools later in the week.

ANNUAL VISIT OF THE EIS NATIONAL PRESIDENT TO ABERDEEN: Wednesday 9 March 2011

Click here for details of this event.
Action for Reps - please let me know how many members will be attending from your establishment by Tuesday 2 March so that we can make the necessary catering arrangements. Please specify number attending for the meeting only and number

STUC March in Edinburgh on Saturday 23rd October, 2010

A minibus was provided for Aberdeen City Local Association EIS members to travel to Edinburgh and take part in the march and rally. A very enjoyable day was had by all! (click photos to view larger)

Aberdeen City Curriculum for Excellence Draft Policy

EIS March in Protest at Budget Cuts in Education – Glasgow, 6th March 2010

Video

“Didn't We Have A Lovely Time The Day We Went To Glasgow?”…
A personal account by Rob Peaker

Recent changes in relation to annual leave arising from sickness and from maternity

President's Address AGM 2010

Secretary's Report AGM 2010

Aberdeen EIS Response to 2009-10 Budget

Classroom Observation and Quality Improvement