Latest News Regarding The Education Sector
The newly proposed abbreviated MCAST collective agreement (2022–2027) introduces several concerning changes compared to the expired 2017–2022 agreement, undermining educators’
In a landmark ruling ahead of Workers’ Day, the Education Ombudsman’s Office has delivered a resounding victory for educators, affirming
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has noted the jubilation among several stakeholders in recent weeks over reports that an
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has taken decisive action to address the critical concerns raised by Learning Support Educators
With the sectoral agreement closed until 2027—and possibly even later—the MUT is now shifting the ‘seniority’ problem onto LSEs. Seniority
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has secured a critical win after flagging unauthorised physical restraint techniques being taught during
The long-awaited collective agreement for Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) lecturers remains unresolved, with negotiations stalling despite
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) formally highlights that the Ministry of Education’s recently issued Circular PS 08/2025, titled “Communication
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) condemns the silencing of educators who raise legitimate concerns about Malta’s education system, including
UPE has engaged in constructive discussions with the Ministry of Education to formalize procedures for Paid Carers’ Leave, ensuring alignment
The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has long positioned itself as the guardian of educators’ rights. Yet its recent agreement
The Union of Professional Employees (UPE) publicly denounces MCAST’s refusal to rectify a glaring case of workplace inequity, in direct
Official figures published in the wake of the signing of the Collective Agreement for Church School Educators clearly indicate that
Discrepancy in Special Leave Entitlement As time progresses and the shortcomings of the recent garbled agreement become apparent, the Union
Church School Employees Must Have the Same Conditions as State School Employees Due to the Agreement Between the Holy See
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has officially declared a trade dispute concerning the unfulfilled promise of a call for
In light of the recent events surrounding the withdrawal of students from a local school due to the sexual orientation
Church School employees, warned to be aware of ‘membership trap’ In response to the recent article published by the Malta
UPE Advocates for Expanding Carers’ Leave in Church Schools The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) acknowledges the recent announcement by
Yesterday, two mothers, known to the Police for their history of alleged criminal cases, stormed Zebbug Primary School in Gozo,
In recent months, MCAST lecturers have been used as pawns to obtain better salaries for higher-grade positions, such as deputy
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
Ombudsman Slams Ministry of Education for requesting “personalised union directives” On October 4, 2024, a significant legal milestone was reached
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
As the MUT and Government saga continues, another month has passed, symbolising yet another period of outstanding salary increases and
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 newly proposed abbreviated MCAST collective agreement (2022–2027) introduces several concerning changes compared to the
In a landmark ruling ahead of Workers’ Day, the Education Ombudsman’s Office has delivered a
