April 17, 1847
The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) is the oldest teachers’ trade union in the world, having been founded in 1847 when dominies became concerned about the effect of changes to the system of education in Scotland on their professional status.
The EIS is the largest teaching union in Scotland, representing 80% of the country’s teachers and lecturers. As of 2022 it has 56,342 members.