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Teaching unions must build an international movement to resist the push to privatise education worldwide, says Angelo Gavrielatos

 

THE earliest recollection I have of the development of my political consciousness is when I was a student. It was then that I recognised the injustice of exploitation of the many by some in positions of relative privilege. 

With the guidance of some of my teachers I determined to act against such injustice and contribute in some small way to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background, would be able to live a life full of dignity, contributing to society in accordance to their ability and being rewarded in accordance to their need. 

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