UPE Articles

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

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