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February 2, 2022 at 10:47 am

L-MUT tagħmel rapport lill-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija dwar online hate speech u inċitament ta’ vjolenza fuq edukaturi

L-MUT dalgħodu għamlet rapport mal-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija dwar allegat hate speech u inċitament ta’ vjolenza kontra edukaturi partikolari. Dan deher fuq Facebook bħala kumment taħt paġna tal-aħbarijiet fil-sigħat li għaddew. L-MUT qed titlob investigazzjoni flimkien ma’ azzjoni sabiex l-edukaturi msemmija jiġu protetti. L-MUT mhux qed tirriproduċi dak li nkiteb sabiex ma tagħmilx aktar ħsara bit-tixrid tal-kliem […]

February 1, 2022 at 11:17 am

No agreement on MATSEC coursework for the next scholastic year

The MUT is hereby clarifying that the union does not have any agreement with the Ministry about coursework being requested by MATSEC for the next scholastic year. The union has always made it clear that educators are not employed by MATSEC and has always objected about situations where MATSEC gave directions to educators in schools. […]

February 1, 2022 at 11:15 am

Changes in procurement procedures in State Schools – objection

Whilst the procurement procedures in schools were already very stringent, having to request three quotes for the purchase of items costing over Eur 35, the new directions which have been issued are even more stringent and shall render it impossible to be implemented. Whilst the Eur 35 procedure has been abolished, schools are apparently now […]

February 1, 2022 at 10:43 am

Vacancies at St Edward’s College, Malta

St Edward’s College has vacancies for full-time teachers of Maltese at Junior, Middle and Senior School levels. Kindly apply at careers@stedwards.edu.mt. More information about these posts HERE. These vacancies are being forwarded as requested by this third party and members should kindly note that the Union is not responsible for the selection process of such […]

January 31, 2022 at 4:42 pm

Ongoing meetings with the Ministry for Education and Sport

The MUT is holding regular meetings with the new Minister and Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Education and Sport. The next meetings shall focus on the provision of new laptops to educators in State Schools and the pending issues at MCAST. Members shall be updated following meetings.

January 31, 2022 at 4:41 pm

Ongoing dispute with the University of Malta Junior College – update

The dispute between the MUT and the University of Malta Regarding the new collective agreement is ongoing and the directives issued to lecturing grades at the Junior College shall proceed. The union expects that the management reconsiders its position to conclude negotiations. Negotiations require that both parties meet halfway to reach a satisfactory conclusion, something […]

January 31, 2022 at 4:40 pm

Daily schedules directive still in place

Following queries, the MUT would like to remind members who are LSEs that the directive to refrain from filling in daily schedules is still in place. This includes any amended version of the schedules such as weekly ones.

January 28, 2022 at 5:09 pm

Statement by the MUT on the bullying incident reported in the media

The MUT refers to footage involving bullying actions between students as reported by some sections of the media. Based on direct information received regarding the incident, the union would like to clarify the following. The incident occurred two weeks ago and occurred after school hours and not in the vicinity of the school. The school […]

January 28, 2022 at 9:09 am

Obituary – Joanna Cassar

The MUT sadly reports the passing away of Ms Joanna Cassar, Assistant Head of School and former MUT Council member. The Union would like to express its condolences to her family and colleagues. May God grant her eternal rest.

January 26, 2022 at 4:34 pm

MUT meets University of Malta Junior College lecturing grades – strike was successful whilst directives remain in force

During a meeting with lecturing grades at the University of Malta Junior College, the union thanked members for following the industrial action consisting of a two-hour strike on Monday followed by a one-day strike on Tuesday. Information which reached the MUT indicates that the strike was successful as the absolute majority of lecturing grades followed […]