night to demonstrate their concern, and show their solidarity, on Labour Day with a much larger than usual BUT contingent marching in the Labour Day parade.

"We're very concerned about the extra hours we're expected to work with no compensation, the state of security arrangements at schools and the school buildings themselves which we do not believe will be ready for the beginning of term,'' said BUT President Michael Charles.

"So, in terms of immediate action, as a show of solidarity, we decided to really make our presence felt at the Labour Day Celebrations.'' Mr. Charles said the teachers at yesterdays union meeting did discuss the possibility of a strike or some other form of protest, but decided the time was not right for such a move.

"This is the start of our restructured education system. The Union does not want to be made the scapegoat for any problems there may be.

Yesterday's meeting followed talks between BUT executives and Chief Education Officer Dr. Joseph Christopher.

"Our main concern are the hours we are expected to work,'' Mr. Charles explained.

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