Education Minister Clifton Grima Welcomes Agreement with Malta Union of Teachers

May 25 2024

Malta’s Minister for Education, Youth, Sport and Research, Clifton Grima, announced on Facebook that the Government and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) have reached a significant milestone.

After extensive negotiations, an agreement has been reached, allowing the MUT to consult its members for approval of a new sectoral agreement. Grima expressed gratitude to all participants in the discussions for their dedication and hard work, which were crucial in reaching this stage.

The agreement, which marks the culmination of months of negotiations, now awaits the approval of union members. These members must vote on the deal before it can be implemented. As of now, the specific details of the agreement remain undisclosed.

In a recent statement, the MUT stated that educators, who are employed in church or state schools and whose grades are covered by the agreement, are to register for participation in the online vote. This step is essential for the democratic process within the union, ensuring that all relevant members have the opportunity to voice their opinion on the proposed agreement.

#MaltaDaily

New Photos Show Handaq Fire Contained by Civil Protection Department

May 25 2024

In a recent Facebook post, Malta’s Department of Civil Protection showed what it took to contain a recent industrial fire at the Handaq Industrial Estate.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Malta Daily (@maltadaily.mt)

Posting a series of photos in the aftermath of what was reported to have started as a grassfire, the Civil Protection Malta page highlighted that 120,000 litres of water, 5,000 litres of foam, 12 fire appliances and 30 fire fighters, including station officers and director of operations Anthony Pisani were utilised to contain the fire.

Many took to the comments to congratulate the Civil Protection team for their services, with one in particular highlighting that scenarios such as the Handaq Industrial fire are what the CPD trained and invested heavily for, underscoring the importance for other departments to follow suit.

#MaltaDaily

Collective Agreement Between Government & MUT Reached

May 24 2024

The government and the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) have officially reached an agreement following various negotiations.

The MUT can officially approach its respective members and offer up the new agreement for approval.

Taking to social media, Prime Minister Robert Abela welcomed the conclusion of the new collective agreement negotiations with MUT.

‘Kudos to Minister Grima & all the dedicated civil servants involved. This will mark a significant & unprecedented investment in our children’s education and the future of our islands.’

This follows various directives issued by the MUT, which saw exam results, assignments and other scholastic matters be postponed, prompting student protests in various establishments.

#MaltaDaily

Roberta Metsola Meets Locals At Is-Serkin ‘Establishment’

May 24 2024

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola shared a photo on social media as she met locals over a few pastizzi and tea at is-Serkin in Rabat.

And she did not pass up the opportunity to pass a little jab at Prime Minister Robert Abela in the comments, writing:

‘Note to the Prime Minister: he can stop looking, there are few better establishments than is-Serkin for some pastizzi.’

The big question is, what did Metsola go for? Piżelli or Ricotta?

#MaltaDaily