October 7, 2020 at 5:05 pm
An urgent online meeting is being held for members and prospective members who are KGE relievers to provide an update on the matter. This meeting is being held tomorrow Thursday 8th October 2020 at 4pm. Registration is required in order to attend the online meeting – deadline to register is at 12pm on the same […]
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October 6, 2020 at 11:28 am
The MUT has been following the implementation of the protocol and the direction to limit the transfer of educators from one school to another. Despite this there are already situations where management deployed KGE relievers from one school to another. This is contrary to the direction provided to schools to have KGE relievers deployed in […]
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October 6, 2020 at 11:24 am
The MUT is hereby directing all members including those teaching levels 1 to 4 to refrain from accepting to start any lecturers unless the arrangement for face-to-face/online have been agreed upon between the lecturer and the Institute management. This is in line with the recommendation of the protocol to hold online lectures where possible. Members […]
read more »October 5, 2020 at 5:30 pm
A meeting for this group is being held tomorrow Tuesday 6th October at 4pm to provide an update on the current situation. A link is being sent before the meeting to members who attended the first meeting. Any additional members who would like to join can contact reception or send an email to reception@mut.org.mt.
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October 5, 2020 at 11:21 am
Today is World Teachers’ Day 2020. On this day dedicated to educators, the MUT could have addressed the theme chosen by UNESCO for the year, “Taking the lead”, by referring to the current situation where educators are doing outstanding work in schools to adhere to health protocols and to continue providing the best educational experience […]
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October 2, 2020 at 5:11 pm
The MUT has communicated with the Education Ministry and Health Authority to request a meeting regarding notification procedures recommended by Health Authorities if there is contact with a COVID-19 positive case in schools and educational institutions. The MUT is making this request since different educational institutions are adopting different procedures to notify staff and students […]
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October 2, 2020 at 5:05 pm
The MUT is contesting a decision being implemented in some schools whereby educators and students are being provided a bathroom schedule. Whoever took this decision is clearly out of sync with the needs of students and educators who certainly cannot have scheduled bathroom use. The union directs educators to refrain from implementing the said schedules […]
read more »October 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm
The MUT has been working round the clock on feedback being received from members. The MUT appreciates everything that is being done by all educations to collaborate and find solutions at this difficult time. A lot, in fact, has been solved by internal discussion between staff members and this camaraderie is encouraged and supported by […]
read more »October 1, 2020 at 9:04 am
Following media reports, the MUT has asked the Ministry for Education and Employment to clarify the statement by the OHSA regarding risk assessments in schools, in which they stated that the OHSA does not certify whether buildings are in line with restrictive measures aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus. In view of this, the […]
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September 29, 2020 at 4:51 pm
The MUT is receiving reports from a number of educators whereby they are being informed that once they enter school they cannot leave the premises even during breaks. The excuse being provided is ‘contact tracing’. The MUT has always resisted the mentality of some school administrators who disrespect conditions of work of educators and use […]
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