April 1, 2020 at 12:42 pm
The MUT has been informed that the government is to provide internet connection and laptops to students who lack technological resources. Whilst it being a commendable gesture that should help made students in need to continue with their studies, the MUT has renewed its appeal to the Ministry not to forget educators, mostly newly recruited […]
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March 30, 2020 at 5:07 pm
The MUT has corresponded with the respective educational authorities regarding mentoring/confirmation and probation concerning newly recruited/qualified educators and supply educators. The Union made clearly its position that educators in these situations cannot suffer any delays in the confirmation/warranting procedure due to the current situation. The MUT affirms that the two terms of the current scholastic […]
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March 30, 2020 at 4:59 pm
The MUT has communicated with institutions providing teacher training and courses leading to the teaching professions to discuss the current situation and the impact on students’ studies. The principle being adopted by the MUT is that no student shall suffer due to the current circumstances. The MUT shall be updating members following discussions with the […]
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March 28, 2020 at 1:18 pm
The announcement made by the Ministry for Education and Employment this morning follows discussions carried out by the task force (working group) which has been set up by the Ministry upon the request made to the Prime Minister by the MUT. The working group, which has representatives from the state sector, the church sector and […]
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March 27, 2020 at 5:18 pm
The MUT is being informed by some members that they are receiving instructions to work on very tight deadlines, sometimes an email sent in the evening with a reply expected by morning. This contradicts the spirit of professionalism and degree of flexibility agreed to in the working group set up with State, Church and Independent […]
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March 27, 2020 at 11:30 am
Hekk kif l-MUT qiegħda tipprepara l-ħruġ mill-ġdid tar-rivista Sagħtar, bi pjaċir qed tħabbar proġett ġdid marbut ma’ din ir-rivista. Dan huwa pjattaforma diġitali li tinsab fis-sit saghtar.org.mt u fiha wieħed jista’ jaċċessa l-edizzjonijiet passati tar-rivista. L-MUT ilha numru ta’ xhur taħdem sabiex terġa’ tippubblika r-rivista tant popolari Sagħtar permezz ta’ fondazzjoni li ġiet irreġistrata fl-aħħar […]
read more »March 26, 2020 at 11:21 am
L-MUT ilha numru ta’ xhur taħdem sabiex terġa’ tippubblika r-rivista tant popolari “Sagħtar” permezz ta’ fondazzjoni li ġiet irreġistrata fl-aħħar xhur. Parti minn din il-ħidma tikkonsisti fil-ħruġ tal-edizzjonijiet passati tar-rivista f’format diġitali. Fiċ-ċirkustanzi li fihom ħafna tfal u żgħażagħ jinsabu d-dar mal-familja, ħsibna li ngħaġġlu ftit il-pjanijiet u għaldaqstant ser inkunu qed noffru l-ewwel sett […]
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March 25, 2020 at 5:35 pm
The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has communicated with the Minister for Education and Employment its positions regarding the current discussion on all exams including MATSEC. The MUT emphasised that decisions need to be taken at the earliest and should be communicated clearly with all stakeholders to reduce uncertainty. The MUT will continue to follow […]
read more »March 23, 2020 at 4:03 pm
The MUT objected with the Permanent Secretary at MEDE in relation to a circular entitled “Students’ Summer Work Opportunities 2020” which shall involve Heads of School endorsing such applications. The MUT stated that it cannot expect Heads of School to visit schools and meet students for such an endorsement. In view of this, Heads are […]
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March 23, 2020 at 3:58 pm
For.U.M. Officials attended a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister Robert Abela and Minister Carmelo Abela on Monday 16th March. Officials discussed with the Government the role of For.U.M. and its contribution as a confederation both in the national and European sphere, particularly in the current unprecedented situation our society is facing with COVID-19. The […]
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