The recruiter offered work, and a chance at a new life. But when the group of Fijians landed in New Zealand, they were sent a casual contract, replacing the permanent contract which had guaranteed 30 hours’ work. The promised work didn’t eventuate, and now the workers, some living in poverty, will have to leave the Read more
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Contracts list banned acts for teachers in US Catholic schools
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
Teachers at many Catholic schools in two United States dioceses are facing contracts that list violations of Church teaching that could get them fired. In the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in Ohio, such behaviours include abortion, artificial insemination and “homosexual lifestyles”. Teachers have long been required to act in accordance with Church’s teachings, but spelling out Read more