October 8, 2020 at 5:10 pm
In relation to subjects affected by recorded lessons in State schools, the MUT shall be finalising discussions with the Ministry by tomorrow. Meanwhile no recorded lessons should be started until an acceptable way forward is presented to the Union. Please note that this does not refer to the call for recorded lessons for Teleskola which […]
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October 8, 2020 at 10:49 am
The MUT this morning raised its concerns with the Ministry for Home Affairs, Law Enforcement and National Security, Ministry for Health and Ministry for Education and Employment about the false information being issued regarding COVID-19 cases in schools. The MUT stated that it is aware that there is a lot of speculation and as the […]
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October 7, 2020 at 5:12 pm
The MUT has been following closely the return of the first group of students in schools. A number of issues have been reported by members and they are being followed with the respective employers. The MUT would like to thank all educators for their sterling work in implementing health protocols and in safeguarding the health […]
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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 […]
read more »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 […]
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