
A new collective agreement signed today will improve working conditions for over 260 clerical employees within Malta and Gozo’s Local and Regional Councils.
The agreement, reached between the Association of Local Councils and the Union Ħaddiema Magħqudin (UĦM), introduces a range of enhancements designed to support workers and encourage career growth.
The signing ceremony was attended by Minister for National Heritage, Arts, and Local Government Owen Bonnici, Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli, Ministry Permanent Secretary Kevin Mahoney, and Joyce Cassar, Permanent Secretary from the Office of the Prime Minister.
This agreement, developed in collaboration with the Local Government Division and the Industrial Relations Section, strengthens financial packages, improves employment terms, and creates more opportunities for training and career advancement.
It also highlights the essential role of clerical staff in providing services to communities across Malta and Gozo while offering pathways for individuals interested in pursuing careers in local government.
Minister Bonnici praised the collaborative efforts behind the agreement and underscored key benefits, including salary increases and 10 cultural leave days per year for employees representing Malta at cultural events.
Special leave for participation in sporting events under SportMalta schemes, indefinite contracts for new employees, and improved allowances and performance bonuses are also included.
Parliamentary Secretary Zerafa Civelli celebrated the agreement as a step forward for clerical staff, offering both financial improvements and professional development opportunities.
She expressed gratitude to council employees for their invaluable contributions and recognised the teamwork that brought the agreement to fruition.
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