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MUT expresses condolences for loss of Archbishop Mercieca

March 21, 2016 at 3:52 pm

MUT expresses condolences for loss of Archbishop Mercieca

The MUT wrote to the Archbishop to express its regret for the loss of Archbishop Guzeppi Mercieca. The Union stated that it has very nice memories of Archbishop Mercieca and his leadership qualities in times that were not always easy. Despite the many difficulties and problems faced, Mons. Mercieca always inspired confidence in a humble […]

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MUT congratulates new University Rector

March 18, 2016 at 9:00 pm

MUT congratulates new University Rector

The Malta Union of Teachers would like to congratulate Prof. Alfred Vella on becoming the new Rector of the University of Malta. The Union hopes to collaborate closely with Prof. Vella both on trade-unionistic issues and debates and on professional, academic matters. Meanwhile, the MUT would also like to thank Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino for his […]

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MUT Press Release: Education policies should be kept out of partisan politics

February 22, 2016 at 4:20 pm

MUT Press Release: Education policies should be kept out of partisan politics

The Malta Union of Teachers, as announced earlier this week, has been in talks with the Ministry for Education and Employment to represent the various concerns raised by its members on the Learning Outcomes Framework (LOF). Among various concerns raised by the Union were the uncertainty felt by teachers in the primary and secondary sector […]

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LOF implementation to be postponed and PD sessions on subject temporarily stopped

February 18, 2016 at 4:40 pm

LOF implementation to be postponed and PD sessions on subject temporarily stopped

The Ministry for Education and Employment and the MUT have issued the following joint press release following discussions during the last days: The Ministry for Education and Employment together with the Malta Union of Teachers wish to inform educators that negotiations on the Sectoral Agreement for State Schools are in progress. The Learning Outcomes Framework […]

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Solidarity following tragic circumstances

November 24, 2015 at 11:05 am

Solidarity following tragic circumstances

The MUT would like to express its solidarity with Matthew Demicoli’s family and staff at the Naxxar Higher Secondary School following the tragic circumstances that happened this morning.

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The MUT welcomes LSA Acquittal

November 23, 2015 at 4:50 pm

The MUT welcomes LSA Acquittal

Following the decision by Gozo Court, last week the MUT issued a statement to express its satisfaction following the Learning Support Assistant acquittal from false accusations of abuse related to a child with learning disabilities. The MUT thanked all concerned and expressed its solidarity with the educator and her family, who have all been through […]

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MUT celebrating its 96th anniversary with series of activities

November 17, 2015 at 3:40 pm

MUT celebrating its 96th anniversary with series of activities

The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) in a press conference today commemorated its 96th Anniversary – which falls on 22nd November – with a series of educational activities. The main activity is a National Conference, being held this Saturday 21st November 2015 on the topic “Vocational Education in and beyond Secondary Schools”. Topics will range […]

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New story book by popular author Carmel G. Cauchi

October 28, 2015 at 3:00 pm

New story book by popular author Carmel G. Cauchi

MUT Publications Ltd. has launched a new book for children as part of Sensiela Kotba Saghtar. It is called “Il-Milied, Leggendi u Grajjiet” by popular author Carmel G. Cauchi and illustrated by Frank Schembri. Typesetting and production by Annabelle Attard and distribution is being carried out by Matthew Falzon. This is the second book being […]

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MUT Condemns violent incident and appeals for security in schools

October 23, 2015 at 3:30 pm

MUT Condemns violent incident and appeals for security in schools

The MUT condemns the violent incident that occurred today at a school in Zejtun when a drunken woman allegedly entered the school premises and assaulted the Assistant Head and other individuals working at the school. The MUT thanks the Police for its quick intervention to control the situation and expresses its solidarity with the Police […]

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MUT – First reactions to budget

October 13, 2015 at 5:02 pm

MUT – First reactions to budget

As its initial reaction to the budget speech, the Malta Union of Teachers stated that it is disappointed that urgent needs of educators in schools are once again not mentioned. The MUT was expecting that these concerns, which also emerged in recent studies conducted by both the Union and the Government, would be a priority […]

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