Further strike dates for Lanarkshire schools in the new term

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Further strike dates impacting Lanarkshire schools have been announced for the new term, following last week’s historic first industrial action by teachers in four decades.The EIS, Scotland’s largest teaching union, is now organising 16 days of action across Scotland in January and February – which will see members strike in North Lanarkshire on January 19 and in neighbouring South Lanarkshire on February 3.Both dates are in addition to the union’s previously-announced strikes for January 10 and 11, the second and third days of the new term, in primary and secondary schools respectively.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The programme of 16 consecutive days of strike action, taking place in two different Scottish council areas per day, was confirmed after last Thursday’s strike which closed all schools in Lanarkshire and across mainland Scotland.Staff in North Lanarkshire and counterparts in Moray will be on strike on January 19, in the first week of the new campaign; while teachers from the EIS in South Lanarkshire along with the Western Isles will stage the second-last day of action on Friday, February 3.All primary, early years and additional support needs schools covering primary and joint primary-secondary ages will strike on January 10, with secondary teachers plus those in secondary-only