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
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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
UPE Statement on Implementation of Paid Carers’ Leave
UPE has engaged in constructive discussions with the Ministry of Education to formalize procedures for Paid Carers’ Leave, ensuring alignment
MUT’s Failed Leadership Leaves MCAST Lecturers Drowning in Unrealistic Demands
The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has long positioned itself as the guardian of educators’ rights. Yet its recent agreement
UPE Condemns MCAST’s Violation of Equal Pay Principles, Escalates to Industrial Tribunal
The Union of Professional Employees (UPE) publicly denounces MCAST’s refusal to rectify a glaring case of workplace inequity, in direct
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