The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS), the country’s biggest teaching union, was due to start a ballot on Monday (March 11), saying its members were being expected to contribute more to their pensions but to work further into their 60s and receive less.
Pension reform is not a devolved issue but the union had hoped the Holyrood government would help clinch a better deal than south of the border.
Larry Flanagan, EIS general-secretary, said: “The EIS remains committed to seeking a resolution through ongoing negotiations with the Scottish government. However, little progress is being made and the possibility of the talks breaking down without agreement is very real.
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