Teachers strike takes place in Edinburgh

The transcript discusses a protest by teachers demanding a pay rise amidst a cost of living crisis. It highlights the high teaching hours in Scotland, challenges faced during the pandemic, and the need for activism and reform in the profession. The teachers demand a 10% pay increase and criticize the lack of negotiation from employers. The discussion also covers the importance of recognizing different workforce roles and the issues with the current pay structure.

What is one of the main reasons the speaker believes they deserve a pay rise?

• They have received multiple pay rises in the past.

• They are the only country with a cost of living crisis.

• They are fighting for the future of their profession.

• They have the lowest teaching hours in the world.

Which countries are mentioned as having high teaching contact hours?

• Chile, Israel, Latvia, Scotland, and France

• Chile, Israel, Latvia, USA, and Spain

• Chile, Israel, Latvia, Scotland, and Spain

• USA, Canada, Australia, Scotland, and Spain

How did teachers contribute during the pandemic according to the speaker?

• They worked fewer hours than usual.

• They returned to schools before other workers.

• They refused to work due to safety concerns.

• They worked only online.

What is the speaker's view on the 'one workforce agenda'?

• It undermines genuine negotiation.

• It promotes fair negotiation.

• It is beneficial for all sectors.

• It increases pay for all roles.

What is the speaker's demand regarding pay increase?

• No increase in pay.

• An undifferentiated 10% increase in pay.

• A 5% increase in pay.

• A differentiated pay increase based on roles.