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October 14, 2019 at 7:58 pm

Reazzjoni inizjali tal-MUT: Baġit xott għall-qasam tal-edukazzjoni

L-MUT segwiet b’interess sabiex tara jekk il-proposti li ppreżentat qabel il-baġit tal-lum ġewx milqugħa mill-gvern. Dawn kienu jinkludu: – inċentivi sabiex żgħażagħ jersqu lejn il-professjoni; – li tinfetaħ aktar l-eliġibilità tal-iskema tas-sabbatical u jiżdiedu l-fondi allokati għaliha; – li l-iskejjel li mhumiex tal-Istat jingħataw aktar għajnuna partikolarment riżorsi għat-tagħlim; – li l-Kunsill dwar il-Professjoni tal-Għalliema […]

October 14, 2019 at 4:47 pm

MCAST Directive not to use new IT Classter School Management System

The MUT just communicated with the MCAST Principal and is hereby directing members to refrain from using the new IT Classter School Management System introduced recently. Even though the intention seems to be good, this system has multitude of issues and is being done without any consideration to the lecturers` needs. Any pressure not to […]

October 14, 2019 at 4:44 pm

Directive to Early Intervention Teachers

The MUT is hereby directing all Early Intervention Teachers to refrain from taking any duties pertaining to student services grades (including Resource Workers) who are currently following MUT directives. Members are encouraged to report any undue pressure regarding the matter.

October 11, 2019 at 10:49 am

Payment for transport supervision for LSEs – MUT raises issue with Minister

The Union has been following an issue for a number of weeks whereby LSEs who are carrying transport supervision are being paid for only one hour and not for the entire duration of the trip. This includes the time when the LSEs are required to supervise students prior to the commencement of the school day. […]

October 11, 2019 at 9:07 am

Health and safety of students potentially at risk – MUT ready to direct members due to a decrease in supervision

The MUT is ready to direct members carrying out transport supervision during arrival and dismissal times unless the allocation of supervisors respects the established ratios. The Union is receiving feedback from the majority of state schools whereby the 1:50 ratio for supervision is not being respected. This is resulting in various health and safety issues […]

October 9, 2019 at 1:29 pm

Press Release: MUT inaugurates its new headquarters

The Malta Union of Teachers has today officially inaugurated its new premises in Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp, Ħamrun. This is the sixth address for the MUT during its 100 years since its foundation in 1919. After utilising the Floriana Elementary (now Primary) School in its first decades, the MUT moved to several rented premises until […]

October 5, 2019 at 2:43 pm

World Teachers Day 2019: Young Teachers: The future of the Profession

The Malta Union of Teachers is commemorating World Teachers Day 2019, held annually on 5th October. This year’s UNESCO World Teachers’ Day is celebrating teachers with the theme, “Young Teachers: The future of the Profession.” The day provides the occasion to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, to take stock of achievements, and to address some […]

October 4, 2019 at 2:43 pm

Retired Educators’ Section issue eNewsletter

The Retired Educators’ Section is very active section within the MUT. It organises a series of activities throughout the year and is also part of the Alleanza Ta’ Organizzazzjonijiet Ta’ Penzjonanti. All its activities are open to all members who are now enjoying their retirement. Their latest newsletter, which can be downloaded HERE, is testament […]

October 3, 2019 at 11:10 am

Agreement on Post Secondary

The MUT has a scheduled meeting with MEDE regarding the commencement of negotiations on agreements for Post Secondary. The Union has extended the feedback period until Friday 4th October 2019 as communicated HERE. The Union shall be updating members about these negotiations accordingly.

October 3, 2019 at 11:07 am

Higher Secondary Inquiry

The MUT is informed about the outcome of an inquiry that was requested some months ago regarding the running of the Higher Secondary in Naxxar (LINK). Members at the school were also updated directly by the respective Director General. The MUT is now in contact with the respective directorate to ensure that recommendations presented by […]