UPE Articles

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

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) welcomes the agreement reached today between the Prime Minister’s Office and the major confederations

Educators are tired of empty promises and meaningless rhetoric. Besides the poor working conditions and insufficient pay, educators also face

Il-UPE temmen bis-sħiħ fid-drittijiet fundamentali tal-ħaddiema li jassoċjaw rwieħhom mal-union tal-għażla tagħhom għal protezzjoni tal-interessi tagħhom. II-ħaddiema kollha, inkluż l-edukaturi,

Minflok ma jaħlu l-ħin jiftħu libeli, l-edukaturi jistennew li l-MUT taqsam u tippreżenta b’mod miftuħ il-proposti tagħhom, inklużi l-proposti tal-gvern.

The Union of Professional Educators is providing the following guidelines to ensure that none of its members are assigned extra

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) aims to dispel a number of misleading articles that have been published. 1. The

The Union of Professional Educators has acknowledged the strike declared by the Malta Union of Teachers, and is presently internally

Addressing Concerns and Protecting the Professionality of Nurture Teams In recent times, the Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has received

“Behind Closed Doors: Inside the MUT’s Financial Deliberations” The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has been made aware of recent

“…these same students involved in such activities are the ones educators deal with on a daily basis.” The Union of

Il-Union of Professional Educators (UPE) tikkonsidra l-Budget 2024 bħala wieħed irrelevanti għall-edukazzjoni u li ma jagħti ebda konfort lill-edukaturi. L-investiment

The Secretariat for Catholic Education has recently announced two revisions to its Human Resources (HR) Manual, which address certain policies

Union takes a stance against disruptive classroom environments and emphasizes the need for adequate support for all students. In response

Educators Struggle as Students Await Statements of Needs Primary school educators are facing a challenging situation as students with severe

UPE Achieves Balance: Addressing Workload Challenges for Reading Recovery Teachers The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has successfully resolved the

Manual is divergent from the current agreement.  The Secretariat for Catholic Education has recently come under scrutiny after issuing a

Maltese Educators Denied Freedom of Association On World Educators’ Day, we take the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our

A Quest for Justice The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has filed a constitutional case today against the Ministry of

On 28th August 2023, the Union of Professional Educators (UPE) took proactive measures to address a pressing issue regarding the

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has responded to allegations made by the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) concerning the

Id-Direttur Ġenerali tad-Dipartiment għas-Servizzi Edukattivi, Emile Vassallo baqa’ ma ħax passi konkreti dwar allegazzjonijiet serji ta’ bullying, mobbing u vittimizzazzjoni

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) will unveil very worrying information from St. Theresa’s College. Last week, the Union exposed

The Union Professional Educators (UPE) has received numerous reports from disgruntled teachers stating that the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT)

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has notified the education authorities about an unacceptable situation at a St Theresa College

This afternoon, the Union of Professional Educators attended a meeting regarding the widespread deployment of nurture teachers. The meeting, held

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is taking a proactive stance to address a critical issue related to the deployment

Revolutionising the Educational Landscape The current educational system in Malta mandates Learning Support Educators (LSEs) to modify the curriculum for

The Union of Professional Educators has been receiving numerous complaints regarding Supply Teachers who are currently awaiting their final results

Għeżież Membri,  Qiegħed quddiemkom illum bħala il-kap tal-UPE, u nindirizza lill-membri stmati li jiffurmaw din l-organizzazzjoni tagħna. Fis-sena 2018, bdejna

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) possesses the majority of Learning Support Educators (LSEs) employed in state schools, as officially

Corrigendum: There was an error in the dates, which has now been rectified. As the academic year draws to a

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The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has received numerous concerns from Learning Support Educators (LSEs) about rumours currently circulating among

As the academic year slowly draws to a close, schools are busy wrapping things up and evaluating the success of

LSE’s Left Confused and Irritated After Head of School Allegedly Stated Nonsense During Morning Briefing. The Union of Professional Educators

The Union of Professional Educators views the video of St Ignatius College students vandalizing school property as a serious red

The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) has engaged in internal discussions and conversations with the Ministry concerning the practice of

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The UPE has become aware of a practice in which Year 1 and Year 2 teachers are being asked to

Various members have contacted the UPE with regards to the failure of several colleges in Malta, including St. Nicholas College

The Union of Professional Educators has recently received a number of inquiries regarding the upcoming exam period. Sources within secondary

Messaġġ fl-okkażjoni ta’ Jum il-Ħaddiem 2023 minn Graham Sansone, Kap Eźekuttiv tal-Union for Professional Educators L-ewwel ta’ Mejju huwa jum