Primary school teachers in Edinburgh and across Scotland walked out on Tuesday (January 10) amid a long-running pay and conditions dispute with COSLA and the Scottish Government.
The teachers congregated outside COSLA’s offices at Haymarket.
Secondary school teachers will be walking out on Wednesday (January 11), protesting at the First Minister’s official residence of Bute House. Here is today’s protest in pictures.
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School strikes: Pictures show Edinburgh teachers protesting pay as the school strikes continue across the country Photo: Lisa Ferguson
2. Haymarket
The striking teachers are protesting outside the COSLA Conference Centre at Haymarket. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
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The Edinburgh local association secretary for the EIS has said her members will not be backing down. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
4. "Give teachers more pay"
The Scottish Government has insisted that a 10% increase for all teachers is not affordable Photo: Lisa Ferguson