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flag Scotland proposes a four-day workweek for teachers to boost wellbeing, sparking union concerns and potential strikes.

flag Scotland’s government proposes a flexible four-day workweek for teachers, aiming to reduce classroom contact time and improve wellbeing, with plans to cap weekly teaching hours and allocate time for planning and assessment. flag The initiative, part of a broader “National Deal” including a pay agreement and expanded maternity leave, will be detailed at a Glasgow conference. flag While the Scottish Greens support the move, citing successful public sector pilots, the EIS union criticizes the government for announcing changes without formal talks and warns of possible strike action, demanding teacher autonomy over reduced hours.

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