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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

January 5, 2022 at 1:01 pm

Attn: Primary teachers – study on Mindfulness Practice amongst Learners in Primary Schools

The MUT has received the following message for members: I am reading for B.Ed (Primary) at the Institute for Education. I am presently conducting my research “A Study on the Teachers’ Levels Understanding of Mindfulness Practice amongst Learners in Primary Schools”. If you are a primary teacher kindly spare not more than 5 minutes to […]

January 5, 2022 at 9:49 am

Directive regarding return to schools – Technician grades

Despite the clear understanding that technician grades should be aligned with educators when it comes to measures taken regarding schools’ reopening, the MUT is informed that technician grades have been requested to report physically to schools before Monday 10th January. The union has objected with the Ministry and is directing all technician grades who are […]

January 5, 2022 at 9:48 am

Directive regarding old laptops – All Educators

The MUT has been in continuous communication with the Ministry following the failure of the Ministry to carry out repairs to old laptops. Educators cannot carry out online teaching and support without these devices and yet, the Ministry is not only failing to provide new laptops to all educators but is also failing to repair […]

December 31, 2021 at 3:18 pm

Update following meeting on the re-opening of schools after the Christmas recess

This morning, the MUT participated in a four-hour meeting about the current situation of the pandemic, its effect on schools re-opening and related matters. This meeting was held between the MUT, the Minister for Education and Sports Dr Clifton Grima, Superintendent of Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci and representatives of State, Church and Independent schools. […]

December 28, 2021 at 10:49 am

MUT meets new Minister for Education and Sports

MUT Officials held a courtesy meeting with the new Education and Sports Minister, Hon. Dr Clifton Grima. The meeting was held within hours of the announcement of the appointment of the new Minister. Both parties held preliminary discussion about the education sector, which is represented by MUT, its immediate and future challenges. The union congratulated […]

December 28, 2021 at 7:49 am

Pożizzjoni konsistenti dwar il-vaċċin

L-MUT qed tagħti l-pożizzjoni tagħha rigward il-vaċċin wara li xi wħud ippruvaw joħorġu konklużjonijiet qarrieqa minn kumment li ngħata lil sezzjoni tal-midja mill-President tal-union. Minn qabel ma wasal il-vaċċin, l-MUT ħadmet sabiex l-edukaturi u ħaddiema fl-iskejjel jingħataw priorità fit-teħid tal-vaċċin. Dan, iżda, qatt ma fisser li l-MUT kienet qed taqbel ma’ miżuri li jisfurzaw it-teħid […]

December 27, 2021 at 8:26 am

MUT statement on appointment of new Minister for Education and Sports

The MUT congratulates Hon. Clifton Grima upon his appointment as Education and Sports Minister. The MUT looks forward to work with Hon. Grima for the benefit of educators and students.