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 […]
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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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September 29, 2020 at 10:25 am
The MUT has registered a trade dispute with the University of Malta since the university is not respecting the decision of the industrial tribunal regarding recognition and negotiations of the new agreement. The MUT has always respected the decision issued in 2007. The disagreement between the University and MUT regarding proposals of the new agreement […]
read more »September 29, 2020 at 10:22 am
The MUT received information related to schools who have already opened its doors for students that respective school managements were not ready to provide any documentation regarding risk assessment and compliance certificates from an external competent authority. The MUT hopes that this is an oversight from respective school management and that risk assessments have been […]
read more »September 28, 2020 at 2:15 pm
In relation to the judicial protest filed by a parent against the MUT, the union is issuing this as an initial reaction. It is to be noted, however, that the MUT has not received the said judicial protest so it is reacting only on media reports. This reaction is without prejudice to the reaction to […]
read more »September 28, 2020 at 10:38 am
The MUT notes the Ministry’s statement that all risk assessment and compliance are in place for state schools. The MUT is thus requesting that the compliance certificate is published at a prominent place in each respective school and that the risk assessment is available to all employees. Similarly the MUT is expecting communications from church […]
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