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The Barbados Union of Teachers Opposes Proposed Increase in Pensionable Age, Citing Injustice for Teachers
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is against proposed changes to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), arguing that it would be unfair to require teachers to work until almost 70. BUT is concerned about the increasing pensionable age and the number of contributions required. BUT President Rudy Lovell has called for further consultation before the changes go to Parliament and has raised issues about the use of NIS funds and the impact of senior public servants being put on contracts. The Unity Workers' Union and the National Union of Public Workers have also expressed opposition and concerns about the proposed changes.
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