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February 5, 2019 at 10:08 am

Update following meeting held: MUT requests clarifications from MEDE re memo to SMT in Middle and Senior Schools about courses abroad

Following a meeting with MEDE regarding the Memo to SMT in Middle and Senior Schools about courses abroad, the following was discussed and agreed upon: – Participation is voluntary; – MEDE shall be issuing a per-diem allowance for travel in accordance with established practices; – Upon return from the visit, participants need to complete the […]

February 4, 2019 at 3:16 pm

MUT condemns yet another violent incident and once again appeals for security in schools – requests urgent meeting with Minister

The MUT is yet again condemning the violent incident that occurred today at a school in Pembroke with two educators getting hurt in the altercation. The Union has been saying the same things over and over and unfortunately only instances like this prove the Union right. The MUT is currently in contact with the respective […]

February 1, 2019 at 3:31 pm

MUT obtains recognition of Managers at MCAST

Following a request by the MUT and a verification process carried out by the Department for Industrial & Employment Relations (DIER), the MUT is pleased to announce that it has obtained the recognition of Managers at MCAST. The Union will now start negotiating on behalf of this group and stay in contact with relevant members […]

February 1, 2019 at 3:29 pm

MUT Receives Confirmation about Compensation to Participants in Options Fair

Following representations made by the MUT in the past weeks, the Union is informed that all educators who shall participate in the Options Fair outside school/office hours shall be compensated. MUT reminds members that the said participation is voluntary.

January 31, 2019 at 11:27 am

Press Release: MUT highly concerned about absence of national strategy to attract youth to teaching profession – no teachers available to teach 13 new applied subjects

The Malta Union of Teachers has been making representations with the respective authorities for months to ensure that the Government establishes a national strategy to attract youth to the education professions. The MUT notes that there are currently not enough teachers to teach traditional subjects, let alone to cater for an additional 13 applied subjects […]

January 30, 2019 at 3:04 pm

MUT requests clarifications from MEDE re memo to SMT in Middle and Senior Schools about courses abroad

MUT has communicated with MEDE to request clarifications following the issue of a memo from the office of the Permanent Secretary at MEDE requesting all SMT members to select a course abroad as part of the My Journey strategy of MEDE. Members are requested to refrain from submitting the requested information until a number of […]

January 30, 2019 at 3:03 pm

MUT gives notice of declaration of trade dispute with MEDE on National Student Support Services grades

The MUT has informed the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Education and Employment that it is giving notice of a declaration of a trade dispute with MEDE on Monday 4th February. This is being done in view of information received from the Union about MEDE’s plans to stop a number of services offered by […]

January 30, 2019 at 3:02 pm

Collection of money

The MUT would like to note that it has not changed its direction regarding the collection of money by teachers. Teachers are not responsible for such collections and can always refuse to collect any money. Any instances of pressure to comply can be reported to the MUT through the usual channels.

January 30, 2019 at 3:01 pm

Directive to teachers on SEAC subjects training/consultation meetings – letter circulars DLAP 026/2019 and DLAP 035/2019

The MUT notes that teachers of English, Mathematics, Maltese, Science and Vocational subjects are being requested to attend training/consultation on SEAC subjects. The Union insists that SEAC subjects are to be considered as new subjects with dedicated MATSEC syllabi and assessment. The Union has already communicated with MEDE that SEAC subjects cannot be imposed on […]

January 30, 2019 at 10:16 am

Directive on resits of assessments in Science (Primary)

Following communication with the Director General for Curriculum, Lifelong Learning and Employability, the MUT is directing members to refrain from carrying out resits of assessments in Science at Primary level. There is no agreement with the Union about such resits. Members who may have carried out resits are asked to refrain from issuing marks. The […]