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MUT calls off MCAST strike following understanding on way forward

December 12, 2017 at 4:28 pm

MUT calls off MCAST strike following understanding on way forward

The MUT has today met again with the MCAST management, with the latter submitting another financial proposal for the Collective Agreement. This proposal is still not acceptable by the Union but following an understanding on the way forward for the negotiation of this financial proposal in the context of the whole Collective Agreement, the MUT […]

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Press Release: Update on MCAST Industrial Action

December 7, 2017 at 4:48 pm

Press Release: Update on MCAST Industrial Action

Following almost three days of industrial actions at MCAST, the MUT notes that the college management has just replied proposing a date for a meeting, to be held early next week, in which they confirmed that they will be in a position to present and explain its financial proposal of the Collective Agreement. The MUT […]

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MUT condemns aggression on teacher – appeals for action to protect educators at the workplace

November 13, 2017 at 1:03 pm

MUT condemns aggression on teacher – appeals for action to protect educators at the workplace

The MUT condemns this morning’s aggression incident by an individual against a teacher and other educators in a secondary school. This is unacceptable behavior and is symptomatic of the situation educators are facing while carrying out their duties. Instead of being helped to address the difficulties encountered on a daily basis, educators are experiencing situations […]

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Press Release: MUT declares a trade dispute with Government, announces industrial actions across the board

October 25, 2017 at 12:19 pm

Press Release: MUT declares a trade dispute with Government, announces industrial actions across the board

Following a meeting with the Ministry for Education and Employment this morning, the MUT has declared a trade dispute with the Government in relation to the Sectoral agreement negotiations. The Union feels that in spite of positive reassurance, when it comes to tangible proposals educators are being short-changed with a financial proposal which on average […]

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MUT insulted by on-going humiliation of teaching profession

October 12, 2017 at 1:09 pm

MUT insulted by on-going humiliation of teaching profession

Following an email sent by the Education Department to University students, asking them to “work part-time for a number of hours” and cover lessons in a variety of subjects in middle secondary schools, members of the MUT feel insulted on the way the situation has degenerated and on how the teaching profession is being treated. […]

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Press Conference: MUT expects Actions and not just Pleasant Words about Respect

October 4, 2017 at 11:50 am

Press Conference: MUT expects Actions and not just Pleasant Words about Respect

World Teachers’ Day 2017 celebrated Internationally on 5th October The Malta Union of Teachers is commemorating World Teachers Day 2017, which is held annually on 5th October since 1994. This day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which celebrated its 50th anniversary during last year’s […]

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MUT expresses appreciation for educators at Mosta Primary School

September 4, 2017 at 5:10 pm

MUT expresses appreciation for educators at Mosta Primary School

Regarding the situation at the Mosta A Primary School, the MUT would like to express its appreciation for educators working at the school who took the necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the students during a fire which broke out at the school. The Union thanks the Civil Protection and Health employees […]

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