POST EMPLOYMENT PLANS (Summary of Other Post Employment Plans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Accrued Salaries ‎and Benefits
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Post Employment Plans	$ 738	$ 522
Other Long-Term Liability
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Post Employment Plans	5,077	4,567
Restricted Cash Held
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Post Employment Plans	4,859	4,382
Operating Expense
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Other Post Employment Plans	$ 1,754	$ 1,423	$ 1,447