Articles from Barbados
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 9 February 2022 Privatisation Trends in Education in the Caribbean
Steven J. Courtney, Rinnelle Lee-Piggott
Privatisation has been a focus of education research for many years, particularly in western liberal democracies. However, the phenomenon is relatively under-researched within the Caribbean region. This matters.
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Union growth 1 May 2017 This May Day, why not try solidarity?
As the occasion to celebrate and reaffirm the value and values of trade unions, from which their principles continue to inspire, today must also serve as a lens to carefully examine our societies and institutions.
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Equity and inclusion 18 April 2007 BUT/Barbados steps up efforts to stop child labour
At a recent Child Labour workshop conducted by the Barbados Ministry of Labour and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Cobin Hinds, Public Relations Officer of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), spoke about incidences of child labour in Barbados and in particular the exposure of children to hazards on construction...
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Trade union rights are human rights 15 March 2007 BUT/Barbados heralds progress on HIV and AIDS in the workplace
The BUT/Barbados has reacted positively to the Government of Barbados’ announcement on plans to introduce anti-discrimination legislation this year for people living with HIV/AIDS. If properly implemented, the new laws would signify a considerable step forward for the movement to ensure greater protection for HIV positive teachers and workers in...
BUT/Barbados heralds progress on HIV and AIDS in the workplace