UPE Halts Mid-Year Transfers to Safeguard Year 11 LSEs and Student Support
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has taken decisive action to address the critical concerns raised by Learning Support Educators
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Seniority vs. Ranking Order: The LSE Transfer Controversy Explained
With the sectoral agreement closed until 2027—and possibly even later—the MUT is now shifting the ‘seniority’ problem onto LSEs. Seniority
Physical Restraint in Resource Centres Prohibited Following Union Intervention
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has secured a critical win after flagging unauthorised physical restraint techniques being taught during
MCAST Pay Talks in Limbo: No Resolution Before Summer 2025—or Beyond?
The long-awaited collective agreement for Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) lecturers remains unresolved, with negotiations stalling despite
New Education Circular Fails to Revoke Prior Restrictions on Educators’ Media Communication
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) formally highlights that the Ministry of Education’s recently issued Circular PS 08/2025, titled “Communication
UPE Had Escalated Censorship Concerns to Ombudsman Months Ago, Demands Accountability
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) condemns the silencing of educators who raise legitimate concerns about Malta’s education system, including
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