UPE Articles

The ongoing delay in finalizing the collective agreement for MCAST lecturers has left many questioning the reasons behind this protracted

The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) today announced an online meeting for Learning Support Educators (LSEs) to discuss issues related

Dear Members, We are excited to announce that the United Professional Educators (UPE) has moved to a new office location!

Triumph for Transparency and Freedom of Expression The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) proudly announces its decisive victory in the

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has observed a marked silence regarding the trade dispute it raised with the Ministry

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has taken a decisive stand against Circular DES 28.2024, which imposes strict restrictions on

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has little to say regarding this year’s budget.  All is irrelevant when: The same

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is compelled to formally register a trade dispute in response to alarming issues arising

Yesterday evening, the secret Sectoral Agreement was leaked by Mark Camilleri (click here) The publication of the confidential agreement now

The Union of Professional Educators would like to clarify a particular directive following reports from various schools that some Heads

Over the past few years, we have heard various excuses as to why the collective agreement hasn’t been finalised. While

State-Sponsored Monopoly Suppressing Educators’ Voices Educators in Malta have nothing to celebrate on World Teachers’ Day except the fruit of

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been informed by its members that salary increases have not been implemented, and

This week’s protest at MCAST precisely demonstrated the sentiment that lecturers currently feel towards the Union negotiating on their behalf.

Educators at MCAST have been left bereft of a collective agreement for three years. They are urged to question the

The Union of Professional Educators would like to debunk the misinformation being spread at MCAST. Any claims that the UPE’s

Why Abbreviated Presentations Can Lead to Misunderstanding The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been informed that Heads of Schools

Discriminatory Treatment Among Educators and Lack of Information on the Collective Agreement The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been

Peripatetic Teachers Excluded from Shared Allowance The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been formally informed by the Ministry of

Months after the signing of the collective agreement, there is still no sign that the MUT will publish the agreed

If MUT officials had to be salespeople, they would likely rank among the worst in the industry because in our

The UPE Offices will only be closing on 16th August. Our commitment to your well-being is what sets us apart

In response to the recent developments regarding the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) Sectoral Agreement, it is deeply concerning to

On 24th May 2024, the State and the MUT agreed on the text and financials of the sectoral agreement without

Academics Burdened with Additional Summer Workload The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been approached by numerous academics from various

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has observed the recent developments concerning the sectoral agreement currently under negotiation by the

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is requesting an online meeting with LSE concerning seniority. This meeting aims to rectify

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been informed by senior officials at the Ministry that progress on the sectoral

Dear esteemed members of the UPE, Please find attached the School Calendar for the year 2024/2025, which is downloadable in

According to the MUT and the State, the financial packages are final. 3rd June 2024 – MUT Sources “It-tibdil hu

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has informed the authorities of State and Church schools that many teachers have been

The Government has emailed educators with information about proposed raises. The Government, alongside the Ministry of Education, has assumed control

The Union of Professional Educators has received various reports from Nurture groups who are being expected to give lessons in

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has reached its maximum capacity for today’s online meeting. Another Meeting will be held

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) cordially invites all paid up members who and employed in state and church schools

Unveiling Transparency and Accountability Concerns  The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is following the strategy employed by the negotiating parties

Sweet Treats Reserved for Some, None for UPE Members The Union of Professional Educators has received information that during yesterday’s

The Union of Professional Educators notes the current situation whereby educators are uncertain about the working conditions they can expect

Yesterday, the Union of Professional Educators held a meeting with the College Principal, Profs. James Calleja, and Deputy Principal, Mr.

The MUT has issued directives that will be effective on Monday the 13th of May 2024, similar to those issued

Members of the UPE operating within the IEU Unit (Inclusive Education Unit) are being compelled to remain on campus when

Outstanding Arears and Unsettled Resource Allowances The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is closely monitoring the negotiations at ITS, where

Educators at MCAST to Miss Significant Opportunity Due to Incompetence The Union of Professional Educators has been monitoring the situation

What is there relation to the Sectoral Agreement? Just like in 2017, the parties negotiating the sectoral agreement for educators

Today is not a day of celebration for workers in Malta; instead, it is a day of sorrow akin to

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is receiving feedback from specific schools stating that management is informing staff members that

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is informing its members that it will be providing regular updates in the forthcoming

The Union of Professional Educators has received information that the Directorate for Educational Services (DES) has issued Circular DG DES

The Union of Professional Educators has been closely following the latest news, particularly the article published on Sunday 21st April

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has issued a series of trade disputes related to various grievances. These grievances were

Guidelines for UPE Members The Union of Professional Educators has received several reports from various educators regarding intimidating emails being

1 year, 3 months later… Another month has passed, signifying another month of lost arrears. Below is once again a

UPE Secures Another Legal Victory in Defense of Workers’ Rights and Freedom of Association The First Chamber of the Civil

Guidelines on directives issued on the 28th of February 2024. When referring to the following directive: “LSE members of the

Directives in Response to Pending Issues The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is issuing a series of directives in response

The Saga of Unpaid Dues Collective Agreement Financials Expired Arrears Due State School Collective Agreement  31st Dec 2022 15 Salaries

Occupational Risks and Legal Dilemmas: The Consequences of Missing Standard Operating Procedures The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been

Educators’ Quest for Transparency and Compensation Amid escalating frustration, educators remain completely unaware of the MUT’s demands for improved pay

In light of the recent developments concerning members of the UPE and the directives issued on the 26th of January

“Efforts and Directives in the Face of Adversity” Following the trade dispute recorded on the 22nd of January 2024, concerning

Study leave being withheld  The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is compelled to address a concerning issue that has come

Standing Up For Educators’ Rights Amidst Increasing Workload The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has recently raised concerns about the

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has officially registered a trade dispute with the competent authorities due to MCAST’s lack

Government saved approx €1 million Nearly two years after the education sector agreement expired  and two months after the MUT

You can now download the payroll dates for 2024.

Concerns over Workload and Relevance for Kindergarten Students The Union of Professional Educators, representing the voices of dedicated educators, is

Taking Action: Filing a Claim for Reimbursement The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been informed by several members of

Dear UPE Members, Season’s greetings to all of our dedicated UPE members from the Executive Head and Union Officials. As