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Update on MCAST managers negotiations – directives announced

June 25, 2020 at 11:34 am

Update on MCAST managers negotiations – directives announced

The MUT has just communicated with the MCAST Principal and CEO to inform him that the proposal it just received related to the managers ongoing negotiations is unacceptable. The union stated that in it there was no consideration of the requests made by the MUT regarding the structure, allowances and progression. MCAST made no efforts […]

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No list of end of year activities is to be requested in State schools

June 24, 2020 at 2:48 pm

No list of end of year activities is to be requested in State schools

The MUT received several communications from schools whereby they were receiving requests from respective Colleges to list the end of year activities and to forward them so that Ministry officials can attend. Whilst this request pressured schools to make arrangements and provide lists, it was clear that this exercise was useless as it was humanly […]

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2020-2021 Calendar uploaded

June 23, 2020 at 11:58 am

2020-2021 Calendar uploaded

The MUT has just published the Calendar for State Schools for the Scholastic Year 2020-2021. Please click HERE to access the members’ area of the website.

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UPDATED: End of year activities – recommendation

June 22, 2020 at 1:30 pm

UPDATED: End of year activities – recommendation

The MUT received information that some colleges are pressing schools to organise end of scholastic year online activities. Whilst the MUT agrees in principle about ways to close the scholastic year, such activities cannot be enforced and participating educators must be in agreement about them. The MUT notes that all such live or recorded activities […]

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Transport requests circular – communication and directive

June 22, 2020 at 1:27 pm

Transport requests circular – communication and directive

The MUT refers to the circular issued by DES/DSS 01/2020 regarding student transport requests. The MUT notes that the circular, which includes new procedures which have not been discussed with the union, refers to the procedure to assign transport to students. This has become more complicated with even a shorter deadline. The MUT has communicated […]

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Update on Skolasajf – Meeting for members

June 19, 2020 at 4:47 pm

Update on Skolasajf – Meeting for members

Following the meeting with members on Skolasajf, the MUT held a number of meetings with the Ministry for Education and Employment to discuss all issues highlighted by members regarding the opening of Skolasajf. Today a meeting was held between the Ministry, the Health authorities and the MUT whereby the proposed protocol was presented. The MUT […]

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Update on Trade Dispute with MCAST on agreement of Managers

June 19, 2020 at 3:01 pm

Update on Trade Dispute with MCAST on agreement of Managers

Following the declaration of trade dispute with MCAST on the agreement of managers (read HERE for more information), the MUT received an updated financial proposal from MCAST after a conciliation meeting before the expiry of the ultimatum. This proposal is currently being evaluated and affected members shall be informed accordingly. The dispute is therefore being […]

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Survey – Research Study on the Possible Introduction of Portable Technology in Middle and Secondary Schools

June 19, 2020 at 2:43 pm

Survey – Research Study on the Possible Introduction of Portable Technology in Middle and Secondary Schools

The Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills in collaboration with PWC would like to invite educators to participate in this Research Study on the Possible Introduction of Portable Technology in Middle and Secondary Schools. This survey is intended for all educators in Year 6 and in the Middle and Secondary schools, including Education Officers, […]

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Update on MUT Office – Opening Hours and Recess

June 18, 2020 at 4:51 pm

Update on MUT Office – Opening Hours and Recess

Members are hereby being notified that the MUT office in Ħamrun is to reopen for members as from Wednesday 1st July 2020. All necessary health measures are being prepared in accordance to relevant authorities and members are kindly advised that meetings with Officials will only be held with an appointment. Members are also being requested […]

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