Directives in Response to Pending Issues
The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) is issuing a series of directives in response to the trade dispute declared on the 30th of January 2024.
These directives will come into effect on Thursday, 29th February 2024.
- UPDATED: LSE members of the UPE are directed not to replace sick LSEs or LSE’s on Special Leave as well as those on maternity leave or any other form of leave. (With the exception of LSE’s who have been deployed in year 11 and whose students would have left school).
2. KGE’s members of the UPE are directed not to replace sick KGE’s or KGE’s on Special Leave. (This directive is not applicable to KGE relievers.)
3. Teachers and KGEs members of the UPE are not to do replacement lessons during curriculum time. (This directive is not applicable to KGE/Teacher relievers.)
4. Members of the UPE are not to use any online platforms, such as MS Teams.
5. Teachers and KGEs members of the UPE are to refrain from carrying out lessons if students are sent to school sick.
6. Members of the UPE are not to attend COPE or SDP meetings or any other meetings.
To join the Union of Professional Educators today for support and guidance, visit www.upe.mt. For further assistance, contact us on +356 2122 1252 or 9994 6582.
Members who receive any undue pressure not to adhere with the directives are requested to contact the UPE.
