WILLEMSTAD – Concerns have been raised in Curaçao Parliament about the working conditions of staff involved in the Brede Scholen project, prompting questions to the government.
Parliamentarian Gilbert Doran of MFK has submitted a series of critical questions to the Minister of Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Curaçao regarding the legal and employment status of workers within the program.
The concerns follow reports that some employees may be working without formal employment contracts, creating uncertainty about their legal position. Questions have also been raised about who is officially acting as the employer and whether staff are adequately insured in cases of illness or workplace accidents.
Doran further pointed to reports that the principle of “no work, no pay” has been introduced without consultation with employees. According to the parliamentarian, this raises doubts about the legal basis of such a measure, particularly within a social development initiative like Brede Scholen.
Additional concerns include reports of high workloads and a perception among staff that their concerns are not being sufficiently heard within the organization. Doran is seeking clarification on key employment conditions, including salaries, working hours, and vacation arrangements, as well as how these are formally regulated.
The Brede Scholen project is designed to strengthen education and social development, playing a key role in promoting equal opportunities for children across Curaçao.
According to Doran, it is therefore essential that the working conditions of those delivering the program are properly structured and safeguarded.
The minister has been asked to respond to the questions in writing.