January 20, 2022 at 4:58 pm
The MUT wrote to the Principal Permanent Secretary, Mr Mario Cutajar, on the changes in quarantine implemented in the past days. These are creating considerable difficulties on educators who are parents of young children. In its correspondence, the MUT stated that with the sustained daily high number of positive cases, there is a considerable number […]
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January 17, 2022 at 5:03 pm
Following the news earlier today, the MUT has been in contact with the new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Education and Sport, Mr Matthew Vella, and shall be meeting him in order to provide an overview of pending issues and start working immediately for the benefit of educators and students. Meanwhile the MUT thanks […]
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January 11, 2022 at 3:06 pm
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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January 11, 2022 at 3:04 pm
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 […]
read more »January 7, 2022 at 2:18 pm
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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January 5, 2022 at 9:49 am
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 […]
read more »December 31, 2021 at 3:18 pm
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. […]
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December 28, 2021 at 10:49 am
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 […]
read more »December 27, 2021 at 8:26 am
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.
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December 22, 2021 at 2:36 pm
The MUT reminds all educators about the directive in force. All educators are directed to refrain from scanning or copying VET material to be provided through digital means to MATSEC. This is clearly beyond the duties of educators. The requested students’ work needs to be made available at their respective schools. This directive is also […]
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