3 days of EIS AGM in Viva Aviemore #EISAGM25 - lots of very important discussion ^ debate had, policy set, campaign/ballot launched...& of course some dancing in-between too #SU4QE

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

AGM is now officially closed. Thanks to all of our delegates, supporters, activists and friends who made this year so special to us.

We leave you with one final message, the workload ballot is open vote YES YES !!! #EISAGM25

#EISAGM25 has come to an end. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their views. We wish you a safe journey home and a great rest of your weekend!

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Yasmin Murray moves motion 65 instructing council to provide free and available safe spaces to store bicycles #EISAGM25

Yasmin tells a story of a member who had their bike broken and vandalised and calls on council to support the motion.
The motion is carried.

Kyra Tweddle Scottish Borders seconds the motion #EISAGM25

We need to consider the long term ramifications of our actions today on our long term futures, we need to be responsible with our resources.

The motion is carried

Yasmin Murray moves motion 64 for Renfrewshire LA to adopt more sustainable merchandise practices. #EISAGM25

This is a chance for us to put our environmental principles into practice, that our union is serious about sustainability.

Our General Secretary, President and Employment Relations Convener spoke to STV News from #EISAGM25 about the rise of violence and misogyny in schools.

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Joan Lennon, council, seconds the motion.
I am proud to second this motion.

The climate crisis is here and now, its not abstract or far away. We must remember that the climate crisis is not just an environmental issue it’s an educational one #EISAGM25

Stephen Mungall from South Lanarkshire LA moves motion 63 on the increasing severity of climate breakdown with record breaking temperatures, extreme weather events and worsening biodiversity loss.

We need to help young people navigate these situations not with fear but with hope #EISAGM25

The motion is formally seconded.

The motion is opposed with a suggestion to upgrade EIS contributions to stop the war and place emphasis on welfare and not warfare.

The motion is then remitted to council #EISAGM25

The motion is formally seconded by Alison Murphy and is carried. #EISAGM25

And we move onto motion 61 calling on Scottish Government to change the term political literacy to Education for democracy and peace. #EISAGM25 The motion is moved by Jehan Al-Azzawi who says, "Education for democracy in peace is clearer in what it means and is more inspiring."

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Tom Colquhoun speaking in support of the motion says, I am very proud of this debate, we are all in agreement that we must resist and fight Reform. We are merely in a disagreement about the best way to do so. #EISAGM25 Following a show of hands, the vote is carried.

#EISAGM25 Ross Lyle speaking against the motions says excluding Reform from EIS Hustings does not allow us to challenge them, it means we are ignoring them.

#EISAGM25 Irvine Tait speaking against the motion says, We should not be afraid of Reform UK, we need to be brave enough to take them on. I don't want us to appear afraid and timid.

#EISAGM25 Susan Quinn supporting the motion says, somebody doesn't need to be in the room for us to challenge them and tell them they are wrong. For years we have challenged people who aren't in the room.

Nicola Fisher supporting the motion says, "You do not give a platform to fascists." Speaking against the motion Jennifer Quigley says, de-platforming the far right doesn't get rid of them. The best way to explore the far right is to debate them & tear their arguments to shreds. #EISAGM25

"For the good of our colleagues & pupils why would we give someone who knows nothing of our work, purpose & struggle on our platform? The right wing media will give them plenty of coverage", says Ms Robertson. #EISAGM25

Following a count of the votes, motion 59 was carried with 95 votes for and 67 votes against. #EISAGM25
We move onto motion 60 to ensure no representative of Reform UK is given a platform at any EIS event. Claire Robertson moves the motions.

Vote counted? Result in? #eisagm25

Following a lengthy debate the vote is put to members and moves to a count. #EISAGM25

Ross Lyle says he cannot vote for something that will have the biggest impact on the most disadvantaged learners. Craig Duffy speaking in support says, I don't think it's appropriate for these companies to be coming into our schools to prey on our young people. #EISAGM25

Sandra Reid steps up to the opposite podium to speak against the motion due to the importance some of these companies have in relation to STEM subjects and their role as a legitimate employer and important career pathway for young people. #EISAGM25

Nikhat Yusaf moving motion 59, "We need to start doing as we say. What we say matters and what we do in our actions matters so much more." #EISAGM25

Sharon Iddir says, "Having these resources and resources that are update is crucial for us." Delegates vote for the motion to be carried and we move onto motion 59. #EISAGM25

Speaking in support of motion 58, Clare Kelly says "We know being anti-Zionist is not antisemitic. Yet, as educators, as teachers, we do not feel safe teaching this topic, due to the very real fear of being accused of being antisemitic. #EISAGM25

@jazzawi.bsky.social and Clare Kelly, of @edinburgheis.bsky.social, speaking powerfully in support of motion 58, on the need to update the EIS learning resource on Israel-Palestine... #EISAGM25

Delegates vote in favour of the motion and Jehan Al-Azzawi moves motion 58 to investigate on how the EIS learning resource on Israel-Palestine could be updated. #EISAGM25