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November 13, 2017 at 1:03 pm

MUT condemns aggression on teacher – appeals for action to protect educators at the workplace

The MUT condemns this morning’s aggression incident by an individual against a teacher and other educators in a secondary school. This is unacceptable behavior and is symptomatic of the situation educators are facing while carrying out their duties. Instead of being helped to address the difficulties encountered on a daily basis, educators are experiencing situations […]

November 13, 2017 at 12:56 pm

Directive for members at Verdala Secondary

The MUT is directing all members at Verdala Secondary School to stop any communication with a particular student with a history of aggressive behaviour, his parents and/or persons on their behalf. It is also directing members to refuse to accept the said student in school or class. Members are also reminded that they can ask […]

November 13, 2017 at 10:35 am

Distribution of Remaining Laptops in State Schools to Start Later this Week

The MUT has been in correspondence with the Chief Information Officer at MEDE after some members in State Schools entitled to a laptop informed the Union that they have still not received it. The Union noted that months ago they were promised that the situation would be addressed shortly but it was not settled yet. […]

November 9, 2017 at 3:17 pm

Helen Keller LSAs issue – directive lifted

Following a number of initiatives taken by the Directorate for Educational Services (DES) to mitigate the current situation related to LSAs at the Helen Keller Resource Centre, the MUT is lifting the directive in place with immediate effect to continue discussions on the matter. The MUT is still not convinced that the number of LSAs […]

November 9, 2017 at 2:19 pm

Update on Speculation related to the Sectoral Agreement

The MUT is noting the speculation surrounding the recent news relating to sectoral agreement, especially on conditions currently being discussed after the MUT agreed about the basis of the financial package as already reported. Worries about issues such as the increase in school hours and reduction of holidays are unfounded and only serve to distract […]

November 9, 2017 at 2:17 pm

Union gives ultimatum for reaction to financial proposals at MCAST

Following the MUT’s submission of the financial proposals related to the new MCAST collective agreements a number of weeks ago, the Union contacted the management and gave an ultimatum, Friday 17th November, to receive a reaction and/or counter proposal. The Union will keep members updated on related developments.

November 9, 2017 at 2:15 pm

Union gives ultimatum for reaction to financial proposals at ITS

Following the MUT’s submission of the financial proposals related to the new ITS collective agreements a number of weeks ago, the Union contacted the management and gave an ultimatum, Friday 17th November, to receive a reaction and/or counter proposal. The Union will keep members updated on related developments.

November 9, 2017 at 2:12 pm

Seminar on well-being in schools organised by Lisa Maria Foundation

The Lisa Maria Foundation would like to invite members to attend a half-day Seminar, entitled “Well-being in Schools: Safeguarding Students and Staff” on Friday, 1st December 2017. Registration starts at 08:30 and will end at 13:00 when participants are hosted to a light lunch. Venue is the Radisson Resort, St Julian’s. The Foundation has worked […]

November 6, 2017 at 4:36 pm

Basis for agreement on financials between MUT and Government reached

The Government and the MUT would like to announce that a basis for agreement on financials has been reached and negotiations will therefore continue on the sectoral agreement for all educators in our country. In light of this, the MUT is suspending all industrial action including directives and strike, which was planned for Wednesday. Also, […]

November 2, 2017 at 2:49 pm

Update on MCAST issues

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