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MUT objects to plans for mandatory vaccination of categories of employees

January 12, 2022 at 4:16 pm

MUT objects to plans for mandatory vaccination of categories of employees

The MUT, as an affiliate member of the confederation of trade unions Forum Unions Maltin, is objecting with the Government about plans for mandatory vaccinations of categories of employees. The union has presented its objections from the onset of the vaccination programme, and whilst it has worked for its members to have access to vaccinations, […]

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The new Minister for Education and Sport meets the MUT Council

January 11, 2022 at 3:06 pm

The new Minister for Education and Sport meets the MUT Council

Yesterday, the new Minister for Education and Sport, Hon Dr Clifton Grima, held the first meeting with the MUT Council. This followed the meetings held with MUT Officials immediately upon the Minister’s appointment. The discussion focused on the need to maintain dialogue between the MUT and the Ministry to address the current challenges and to […]

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Replacement of Teachers by SMT members

January 11, 2022 at 3:04 pm

Replacement of Teachers by SMT members

The MUT is informed that a number of SMT members are being requested to replace teachers due to the number of teachers in quarantine or on sick leave. The Union has discussed this issue at length prior to the re-opening of schools and has been assured that the direction shall be that whenever there are […]

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Sagħtar 366 – Jannar 2022

January 11, 2022 at 2:56 pm

Sagħtar 366 – Jannar 2022

L-edizzjoni ta’ Jannar 2022 (n. 366) waslet! Fost l-oħrajn fiha tistgħu taqraw dwar il-kantanta famuża Billie Eilish, il-komik “Sir!”, dwar kif sar l-univers, storja tal-waħx dwar il-Ħeddiela u ħafna aktar stejjer, poeżiji u tagħrif interessanti. Fuq kollox issibu wkoll logħob u kompetizzjonijiet sbieħ bħal kull xahar. Akkwistaw kopja minn saghtar.org.mt/hanut/ jew idħlu arawh online (minn […]

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Shielding of Pregnant Educators

January 7, 2022 at 2:18 pm

Shielding of Pregnant Educators

The MUT has been in discussions with the Ministry for Education and Sport regarding shielding of educators who are pregnant. Whilst it has been confirmed that the shielding protocols of the Health Authorities have been unchanged, the Ministry shall be tackling requests for shielding on a ​case-by-case basis. To this effect, educators in State Schools […]

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Schools cannot ask educators to provide vaccination information

January 7, 2022 at 11:43 am

Schools cannot ask educators to provide vaccination information

Since decisions about vaccinations are the sole responsibility of individuals, no school management or employer in the education sector can request vaccination details from employees unless this is required such as in the case of a return from quarantine period. The only exception are educators carrying out lecturing or practical sessions in restaurants. These have […]

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Vacancies at St Edward’s College, Malta

January 7, 2022 at 11:08 am

Vacancies at St Edward’s College, Malta

St Edward’s College has vacancies in the following posts:  – Teacher of Maltese (Junior School) – Teacher of Maltese (Middle School) – Teacher of Maltese (Senior School) – Learning Support Educators (Grades 1,2 and 3) More information about these posts HERE. Emails to be sent to careers@stedwards.edu.mt. These vacancies are being forwarded as requested by […]

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The Health Authorities are responsible to enforce quarantine and not schools

January 7, 2022 at 10:20 am

The Health Authorities are responsible to enforce quarantine and not schools

Following the changes in procedures by Health Authorities regarding quarantine and the decision announced that release letters shall no longer be issued, the MUT outlined the added difficulties on schools resulting from this decision. Before the announced changes, schools requested release letters as proof that the quarantine period has elapsed before admitting students to school. […]

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Recording of live lessons – Directive

January 5, 2022 at 1:07 pm

Recording of live lessons – Directive

The MUT is informed that some educators are being requested to record lessons during the day/s when there shall be online teaching and/or during other days. The union reminds members that there is no agreement about recording of live lessons and the MUT has always been against it. The union is directing all educators to […]

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Ultimatum on Junior College Collective Agreement

January 5, 2022 at 1:04 pm

Ultimatum on Junior College Collective Agreement

The MUT has issued an ultimatum to the University of Malta following the failure in reaching a way forward during a conciliation meeting held earlier today. The MUT stated that if it does not receive an updated proposal by Friday 7th January 2022, it shall initiate industrial action. Further information will be provided during a […]

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