As Colombia approaches presidential elections next year, the US decision to decertify the country in the war on drugs plays into the hands of its allies on the political right, writes NICK MacWILLIAM

THE fightback of workers against the cost of greed, has been front and centre of the EIS’s attention during the period preceding the commencement of the rescheduled TUC Congress.
As the largest teachers’ union in Scotland, the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is at the forefront of the protest and resistance from the teaching profession.
September saw unequivocal evidence of the strength of our members’ resolve in a two-question consultative ballot on rejection of a paltry 5 per cent pay offer after half a year of waiting, and on their willingness to take strike action.

With 12,000 fewer teachers since 2010 and dwindling resources, Scotland’s schools desperately need investment to support diverse learners rather than empty promises from politicians, writes ANDREA BRADLEY

The devastating impact of austerity has left Scotland’s education system on its knees, argues ANDREA BRADLEY, urging politicians to show courage by increasing wealth taxation to fund our schools properly

