The MUT requested a meeting with the Ministry for Education and Sport and the National Literacy Agency on requirements of the Reading Recovery programme followed by a group of teachers. Meanwhile, affected teachers are directed to stick to the requirements of their contracts as that is the only binding document in force.

With reference to an online article asking whether school hours should be extended, the MUT assures all members once again that its position is unchanged in that school hours will be untouched. A similar statement is published from time to time when this issue is brought up again by the media so that members are […]

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. […]

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 […]

Since decisions about vaccinations are the sole responsibility of individuals, no school management or employer in the education sector can request vaccination details from employees unless this is required such as in the case of a return from quarantine period. The only exception are educators carrying out lecturing or practical sessions in restaurants. These have […]

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. […]

The MUT is inviting members to attend an online meeting to discuss the situation of Vocational Subjects. This follows information received from members about issues pertaining to the teaching of vocational subject and the requirements of MATSEC. The meeting shall be held on Wednesday 15th December 2021 at 4pm. Please fill in the form HERE […]