Teachers set to vote on strikes
Leaders of the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association (SSTA) last night voted overwhelmingly in favour of the ballot which is expected to take place towards the end of September.
An indicative ballot earlier this year showed a majority supported work to contracted hours over the new school curriculum.
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Ann Ballinger, general secretary of the SSTA, said: "We, very reluctantly decided we had no choice but to go ahead."