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6th December 2011

The National Curriculum-Framework - MUT's reaction

This afternoon the MUT held a press conference to present its reaction about the proposed National Curriculum Framework. This document is based on the consultation process with teaching grades carried out by the Education Committee. The Union would like to thank all teaching grades, teacher associations and groups who participated in the consultation process. The document can be downloaded by clicking the above banner or by following the link

http://mut.org.mt/The%20NCF%20-%20MUT%27s%20reaction%20Dec%202011.pdf

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MUT writes to DQSE in connection with Afternoon Courses

The MUT has today written to the DG DQSE to consider teaching grades the option to attend courses in different colleges if they are unable to attend those in their own college on account of personal reasons. The MUT is also asking the DQSE to keep up the good practice of offering child minding services during these courses. The Union has also requested the DQSE to provide a viable option for teaching grades who cannot attend afternoon sessions due to humanitarian reasons.

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5th December 2011

In-Service Courses within the school year

The Union would like to clarify that during the 2007 sectorial agreement negotiations a reform of the in service courses was undertaken, whereby it was agreed that once in every two years teaching grades may be asked to attend an in-service course during the school year.

This is done on two conditions (following submissions and clarifications agreed upon in 2010):
a) That these courses replace those done in summer
b) These courses have exactly the same amount of hours as those done in summer.
c) That such courses may only be enforced on teaching grades on a biennial basis.

The Union would like to point out that surveys carried out both by the Union as well as by the Education authorities, showed that the majority of teachers wanted a reform in the summer in-service courses for a variety of reasons, including the fact that course work could not be applied in practice when these courses are done in summer. Other reasons that emerged included the fact that summer courses were very often ineffective and carried out in an unsuitable environment.

The MUT would also like to point out that during the last agreement (2010) the set up of these courses was redefined and re-dimensioned on insistence of the Union and parameters mentioned above were introduced. Members must appreciate that sectorial agreements are negotiated between the various Government units and the Union. The last sectorial agreement included new achievements for all including bridging provisions, better allowances, the concept of reduced hours, cross sectional promotional avenues, the confirmation of school times and conditions, new opportunities for promotion and various other details.

E Learning Platform

The MUT would like to clarify that there is no agreement reached between the MUT and the Government on the use of the elearning platform by teachers / KGAs / LSAs or any other teaching grade. This applies for both state schools as well as Church schools. Teaching grades who are already using some elearning concepts are doing so on their own initiative and there is no obligation for anyone to follow suit. Teaching grades who have been coerced or forced to use any sort of elearning platform are to inform the Union immediately for direction.

In the mean time discussions are still underway and training of staff has already commenced. The Union is monitoring all the developments and the MUT Council will take a position when all the details are clear. While the Union recognises the need for advancement, the MUT will be ensuring that this platform does not have any implications on working conditions.

Civil Service Collective Agreement

The MUT will be involved in an inter union meeting today. During this meeting several issues concerning the Unions covering civil servants will be discussed. Civil Service CA talks will be continuing this week with Hon. Minister Tonio Fenech, Dr. Godwin Grima (PPS) and PACBU.

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17th November 2011

Case of LSA in resource room

In an urgent meeting convened yesterday by the Permanent Secretary, the MUT has been informed by the Director General DES that upon her instructions the LSA in question was not informed about the situation. The Union has been informed that the Head of the particular school stuck to the orders given by the Director General. In the mean time the case is under investigation of the authorities.

During the meeting the MUT made it clear that the directives issued for LSAs were there to stay and they would only be lifted if there is an agreement between the DES and the MUT on procedures to be used. As explained previously the Union had issued the directives in question to protect both its members as well as the children involved in such situations.

Therefore the MUT is asking all LSAs to stick to the directives given and refrain from being in a resource room and/or other activity room alone with one child unless there is the presence of at least one other responsible adult.

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15th November 2011

Dear Members,

Following an amendment to the MUT statute carried out by delegates during the Triennal General Conference held in May 2011, the Union will be issuing nominations for members to join its Youth Section with the aim of establishing it by January 2012.

The MUT Youth Section will be composed of young members aged 18 to 35 and aims to:
" empower young union members
" rally young members with a common interest
" magnify young members' voices
" share young members' experiences
" contribute to a smooth school to work transition
" enable young members to access the union structures
" critically and constructively think about, debate and bring forward important issues
" put forward the benefits of a trade union membership
" organise young members at the workplace
" ensure that young member's issues are reflected in trade union policies and programs
" co-operate with other unions and organisations to establish good networking
" provide special services and publications for young members
" be an initial spark for new union initiatives

The MUT Youth Section will also present opportunities for members to participate in local and European fora, programmes and initiatives through the MUT's present affiliations and new affiliations of the MUT Youth Section.

Are you interested in joining the MUT Youth Section? Do you require more information? Please contact us on the dedicated email mutyouth@gmail.com

You can also call us on 21237815 or email info@mut.org.mt

Regards

Marco Bonnici
Senior Vice President

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14th December 2011

This morning the Curriculum Management and E-Learning Department within the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Educational held a briefing session for school leaders in view of Phase 1 of the Training schedule for the Fronter information management system (E-Learning Platform). During the said meeting, which was also addressed by Mr. Raymond J. Camilleri, Director Curriculum Management and elearning, it was explained that the Directorate will be making arrangements on a one-to-one basis for teaching grades who cannot attend the scheduled sessions for valid reasons. Teaching grades who cannot attend the scheduled training sessions are therefore urged to contact the Directorate. The Union would like to thank the DQSE for considering its claims and for providing alternative arrangements for teaching grades to attend training.

MUT Central Administration

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Circular No. 5/2011

22nd June 2011

MUT COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2011 - 2014: The Election Board notifies that the electoral process is now complete. The full list of votes polled by each candidate, showing the elected members of Council is attached to this Circular.

The Election Board congratulates the President-elect, Mr Kevin Bonello, and the elected Council Members and wishes them a fruitful term of office. On behalf of the MUT Secretariat, the undersigned augurs Mr Bonello all the very best at the helm of the MUT.

In the meantime, on behalf of the MUT Administration, the undersigned would like to thank Mr Bencini for his dedicated work as MUT President between 1996-2011 and wish him well in his future endeavours.

ELECTION OF MUT OFFICIALS: The Vice-Presidents of the Union and other Officials will be elected during the first meeting/s of the MUT Council as per MUT Code of Rules. The names of the elected officials will be publicised following their election.

MUT BIENNIAL GENERAL CONFERENCE 2011: The MUT Triennial General Conference was held at Le Meridien Hotel, St Julians on the 30th May 2011. Mr Rizsard Proska, President of Solidarnosc, delivered the keynote presentation. Mr Proska spoke about the Polish Education System, in particular the transition from one level of education to the next. A number of amendments to Statute and motions were presented for the Conference's vote. The amendments to statute and the motions approved in the conference will be reproduced in the next edition of The Teacher.

Mr John Bencini, MUT President, delivered the concluding address. In his speech, Mr Bencini addressed the major challenges faced by the local education sector and highlighted . At the end of his speech, Mr Bencini was greeted with a standing ovation in recognition of his sterling work as President over the last 15 years. Following the passing of a motion in the General Conference, Mr Bencini was offered an Honorary Presidency and Advisory role. This decision was later communicated to Mr Bencini who thanked the Union for the honour. Mr Bencini accepted the Advisory role but declined the Honorary Presidency in order not to posit any conflict of interest.

The Conference was very well attended and there was active participation by Delegates in the ensuing discussions. The MUT thanks all Delegates for their participation in the Conference and their active involvement in the life of the Union.

A full report of the General Conference will be published in the next edition of "The Teacher".

COLLEGE SYSTEM SURVEY: The Survey Research commissioned by the MUT into the College System is in full swing. The study is being conducted by Prof Mark Borg and Dr Joseph Giordmaina, assisted by Dr Anthony Vella.

Members who have not yet answered the online questionnaire are urged to do so by entering in the following url: http://sgiz.mobi/s3/050a3a4e1fb5

TRAVEL INSURANCE: The Malta Union of Teachers offers attractive Travel Insurance rates for members. MUT members wishing to avail themselves of this service are encouraged to contact the MUT Secretariat(attn: Mr Frank Mallia) for personalized assistance.

EXHIBITION AT ITALIAN CULTURAL INSTITUTE: Teachers and their friends are invited to visit an exhibition at the Italian Cultural Institute St. George's Square, Valletta entitled 'Roman City Melite'. Opening time is between 9.00 a.m and 1.00 p.m. until Saturday, 2nd July 2011.

TEACHERS' INSTITUTE OFFICE HOURS (Summer Recess): During the Summer Recess in Schools, i.e. from Monday, 11 July to Friday, 16 September (both days inclusive) the Teachers' Institute will be open from 8.00a.m to 1.00 p.m. with the exception of three weeks shutdown in August. The Teachers' Institute will be closed between Monday 1st and Friday 19th August 2011 (both days inclusive).

Members are reminded that during this period, the MUT Secretariat and the Union's officials will be utilizing some of their vacation leave entitlement and the offices will be run with a reduced complement of staff. Members' cooperation and understanding during these weeks will be greatly appreciated.

It is strongly recommended that members who may wish to avail themselves of the Union's services during the summer period ensure that they set up an appointment in advance so as to avoid disappointment.

SUMMER RECESS: On behalf of the President and Council of the MUT the undersigned wishes all educators and their families a relaxing holiday period.

Franklin Barbara
General Secretary

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MUT COUNCIL ELECTION RESULTS 2011-2014

SECTION A - PRESIDENT

Bonello Kevin 1184 Elected

SECTION B - PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abdilla Maria Concetta 1053 Elected

SECTION C - SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Bonnici Marco 902 Elected
Casaru Anthony 973 Elected
Catania Rita 893 Elected
Cilia Randall 901 Elected
Formosa Pace Janice 892 Elected
Germani Elaine 908 Elected
Spiteri Staines Tracy 912 Elected
Wright Karl 955 Elected

SECTION D - MCAST

Darmanin Ted 994 Elected

SECTION E - SPECIAL SCHOOLS SECTOR

DeBono George 325 Elected *
Rossi David 730 Elected

SECTION F - PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS

Dimech Carmen 905 Elected
DeCesare Raymonda 898 Elected

SECTION G - HEADS OF SCHOOL (PRIMARY)

Grech Norman 1012 Elected

SECTION H - EDUCATION OFFICER

Camilleri Kenneth 1008 (ineligible to contest E.O. Seat)

SECTION I - HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Borg Louis 480 Elected *
Sultana James 577 Elected

SECTION J - KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT

Cefai Mary Rose 1014 Elected

SECTION K - LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Housley Mary Carmen 1036 Elected

SECTION L - STUDENT SERVICES

Randon Christopher 1010 Elected

ELECTED FROM OTHER SECTIONS (The candidates MARKED with an asterisk have been elected in accordance with Rule 16(e) of the MUT Code of Rules).

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MUT PR 16

L-MUT TWIEGEB LILL-MINISTERU TAL-EDUKAZZJONI

L-MUT hi fid-dmir li tiddefendi l-interessi tal-membri taghha u tal-professjonisti fi hdan l-ispettru edukattiv kollu u tibqa' taghmel dan sa kemm ikun hemm bzonn. Ghaldaqstant, meta l-Ministeru li jaf sew li bil-mossa li qed jaghmel ma' dan il-Kap tal-iskola qed johloq precedent perikoluz, li jqanqal dellijiet ta' snin imghoddija meta t-trasferimenti tan-nies kienu l-ordni tal-gurnata, messu kien il-Ministeru stess li dahal f'diskussjonijiet mal-Union biex tinstab soluzzjoni qabel holoq problema simili u mhux l-ewwel ifattar u mbaghad jippretendi li l-Union tiddiskuti wara li l-ftira tkun saret. Ta' min jghid ukoll li ufficjali tal-Union kienu f'diskussjoni fuq dan il-kaz ma' ufficjali tal-Ministeru saghtejn qabel ma giet iddikjarata it-tilwima, izda min hareg l-istqarrija jidher car li lanqas biss jaf fuq dan. Kif intqal bosta drabi mill- MUT, l-id il- leminija ma tafx x'qed taghmel ix-xellugija!

L-istqarrija tal-Ministeru turi bic-car li min johrog l-istqarrijiet Ministerjali maqtugh mir-realta' tal-problemi li ta' kuljum qed jiffacjaw il-Kapijiet tal-iskejjel u tawgura li din is-sitwazzjoni ma tirriflettix fuq il-Ministeru kollu. B'din l-istqarrija il-Ministeru wera bic-car li lanqas biss ha f'kunsiderazzjoni il-bzonnijiet tal-iskola, tal-ghalliema, tal-istudenti kollha li jattendu din l-iskola partikolari u iddecieda li jilghab musical chairs bil-kapijiet tal-iskejjel ghax skond hu din hi skond l-esigenzitas-servizz.

L-MUT, wara l-istqarrija tal-Ministeru tal-Edukazzjoni, iktar hi mhassba dwar is-serjeta ta' dan il-kaz u l-precedent li se johloq u l-konsegwenzi kollha li ghandu dan il-precedent fuq il-gradi kollha tal-ghalliema u l-istudenti li issa ma jistghux iktar ikunu certi lil min se jsibu Kap tal-iskola taghhom fil-bidu ta' kull sena skolastika.

Ghaldaqstant, il-Union, thabbar li jekk is-sitwazzjoni ma tigix rizolta sa mhux iktar tard mill-Gimgha, se tkun qed taghti direttivi lill-amministraturi kollha tal-iskejjel mhux iktar tard min-nhar it-Tnejn 20 ta' Gunju 2011.

15 ta' Gunju 2011

Franklin Barbara
Segretarju Generali

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MUT PR 15 2011

L-MUT Tiddikjara Tilwima Industrijali mal-Gvern: L-MUT illum iddikjarat tilwima industrijali mal-Gvern wara li giet infurmata li Kap ta' wahda mill-iskejjel il-kbar tal-gvern, li sar Kap ta' l-istess skola diversi snin ilu permezz ta' sejha specifika ghal l-istess skola, gie infurmat li se jigi trasferit ghal skola differenti. Dan il-Kap ta' Skola, bhala ringrazzjament tax-xoghol enormi li wettaq u tad-dedikazzjoni tieghu, intbaghat go skola ferm izghar u f'settur kompletament differenti kontra kull prassi ezistenti.

Il-Union tqis li dan it-trattament hu ingust, inuman u dispreggjativ lejn il-persuna. Il-Union thoss li dan l-incident hu precedent serju u bhal ma sar ma' dal-Kap jista' jibda jsir ma' kull Kap ta' Skola iehor, sitwazzjoni li zgur l-ebda Union ma tista' taccetta qatt. Il-Union qed tistenna lill-Gvern jirrevedi l-pozizzjoni li ha fil-konfront ta' dan il-Kap sal-ahhar ta' din il-gimgha filwaqt li qed tirriserva d-dritt li tiehu l-azzjonijiet kollha li tippermettilha l-ligi sa biex tiddefendi l-integrita, l-interess u l-professjonalizmu tal-amministraturi kollha li jaqdu dmirhom b'tant ghozza u dedikazzjoni fl-iskejjel tal-istat.

14 ta' Gunju 2011

Franklin Barbara
Segretarju Generali

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MUT PR 14 2011

Church Schools Agreement Signed: The Malta Union of Teachers and the Secretariat for Catholic Education have concluded an agreement on the conditions of teaching grades employed with Church Schools.

This Agreement parallels the conditions of teaching grades in state schools established in the state education sectoral agreement signed between the MUT and the Government of Malta in August 2010.

A meeting on the new Agreement for teaching grades in Church Schools will be held on the 8th June 2011 at The Teachers' Institute at 3.00pm.

26th May 2011

Franklin Barbara
General Secretary

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Stqarrija ghall-Istampa Nru. 10/2011

L-MUT Twiegeb lill-MCAST

B'referenza ghall-istqarrija ghall-istampa, mahruga mill-MCAST illum, l-MUT tixtieq ticcara dan li gej:

a) Il-laqgha li saret ilbierah, 11 ta' Mejju, fl-ufficcju tad-Direttur ghax-Xoghol u Relazzjonijiet Industrijali, kienet wahda inkonklussiva.

b) L-MUT ma tista' qatt taccetta tkaxkir tas-saqajn fejn jidhlu kundizzjonijiet inaccettabli ta' xoghol tal-membri taghha.

c) Numru ta' ghalliema qed jigu mcahhda l-promozzjoni taghhom, minkejja li dawn ghandhom ir-rekwiziti mehtiega skond il-Ftehim Kollettiv.

d) L-MUT ilha xhur shah tipprotesta li numru ta' ghalliema part-time gew imgieghla jahdmu bhala self-employed. Dan huwa skandlu, l-aktar meta wiehed iqis li din hija Istituzzjoni mmexxija minn fondi pubblici

e) Il-Learning Support Assistants tal-MCAST qeghdin jigu mhallsa b'rata baxxa hafna.

L-MUT xebghet tissaporti din l-attitudni ta' arroganza min-naha tal-Management, li issa qed jippretendi li l-Union li tirrapprezenta lil dawn in-nies tibqa' siekta b'halqha maghluq.

L-MUT issa hija deciza li tkompli l-glieda taghha sakemm tieqaf din l-arroganza, u l-haddiema involuti jigu stmati b'mod xieraq.

L-arroganza tal-management tispikka b'mod partikulari f'kazijiet ta' dixxiplina, meta ma' l-inqas rapport b'xi allegazzjonijiet jittiehdu passi dixxiplinari kontra persuni, minghajr qabel ma jkunu vverifikati l-fatti mal-persuna koncernata.

L-istrajk ta' ghada huwa biss il-bidu ta' sensiela ta' azzjonijiet industrijali, sakemm jasal iz-zmien li n-nies impjegati, membri tal-MUT, fl-MCAST jibdew jigu rrispettati, u tinghata lilhom id-dinjità li jisthoqqilhom.

12 ta' Mejju 2011

Franklin Barbara
Segretarju Generali

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MUT Declares Trade Dispute at MCAST: The MUT has declared a trade-dispute with MCAST concerning a number of outstanding issues, namely: the position of MCAST Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), part-time members of staff being requested to assume self-employed status, progression of lecturing staff and unclear management guidance on the taxation status of employees providing lecturing services with MCAST Gateway to Industry.

The MUT Council will be meeting to decide the course of action to be taken.

5th May 2011

Franklin Barbara
General Secretary

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Circular No. 4/2011

2nd May 2011

MUT TRIENNIAL GENERAL CONFERENCE - 2011

As already advised the MUT Triennial General Conference will be held at Le Meridien Hotel, Balluta on the 30th May 2011. The following are the Amendments to Statute and Motions received at the MUT Secretariat as per our call:

MUT COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO STATUTE AND MOTIONS FOR APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE 2011:

Amendments to Statute

1) To Amend:

Council 16 (h)
Any member of the MUT Council who becomes a full-time official in the Confederation of Malta Trade Unions will be required to relinquish his seat on Council until such time as he/she is performing duties with the Confederation.

To Read:

Any member of the MUT Council who becomes a full-time official of any Confederation of Trade-Unions will be required to relinquish his seat on Council until such time as he/she is performing duties with the Confederation.

ERRATA CORRIGE:

Any member of the MUT Council who becomes a full-time official of any Confederation/Association of Trade Unions will be required to relignquish his seat on Council until such time as he/she is performig duties with the Confederation/Association.

2) To ADD Clause and AMEND subsequent numbering:

79) Legal Services offered to MUT Members:

1. MUT members shall be entitled to free verbal legal advice on any matter.
2. Fully paid MUT Members shall also be entitled to free legal representation on issues whereby they:
a. are affected by a clear breach of a collective agreement signed by the MUT, and/or
b. are facing disciplinary procedures that may lead to dismissal, and/or
c. need legal representation on the Industrial Tribunal on issues as listed above related to their employment within an education setting.

Further to sub-clause 2 above, the MUT Council may consider the granting of free legal representation to members on other issues related to employment that are not listed above.

3) To AMEND Council Clause 16 (e):

" "2 Teachers serving in Private Schools;"
to read: "2 Teachers serving in Church Schools;"
" Add: "1 Teacher serving in Independent Schools"
" Add: "1 educator representing Assistant Heads, HODs, INCOs and educators employed by the Church Secretariat for Education or Church Schools"
" Add: "1 INCO representing INCOs from State Schools"

Amend subsequently the composition of Council from:

41 + Chairperson GMC and General Secretary = 43 TOTAL
to read : 44 + Chairperson GMC and General Secretary = 45 TOTAL

ERRATA CORRIGE:

to read : 44 + Chairperson GMC and General Secretary = 46 TOTAL

4) ADD: SECTION XV:

MUT YOUTH SECTION

81 The MUT shall have a Youth Section as per provisions herein established.

(1) Recruitment and elections of MUT YOUTH Section Committee members

Young MUT members who are between 18 and 35 years old and who pay their subscription fee regularly are eligible to join the committee. A call (for nine members) will be made in conjunction with the MUT Council Elections or when the MUT Council deems fit for the interim period. A nomination form will be made available online on the MUT website. A hard copy of the nomination form will also be sent to members through a letter circular issued to schools and other educational institutions by the union. Duly filled nomination forms can be sent by post to the MUT or delivered personally by hand or through the union delegates/representatives.

An electoral board which will be appointed by the Union will process nominations and hold an ad hoc election if applicable.

(2) Composition of MUT YOUTH Section Committee:

" MUT Youth will consist of a maximum of eleven regularly paying MUT members;
" The term of the committee will be three years;
" Committee members will be aged 18 to 35 years old when they are nominated;
" The committee will be composed of a chairperson, a deputy chairperson a secretary and eight members;
" Up to two MUT Youth members will be nominated by the MUT council. At least one of these members will be required to assume the role of either the chairperson or the deputy chairperson of MUT Youth.
" Other members of MUT Youth will be nominated and seconded by MUT members;
" An election for nine committee members will be held if the number of nominees (except the two members nominated by the council) exceeds nine;
" If applicable, elections will be held simultaneously with the MUT council election,

(3) Aims and Objectives of MUT YOUTH Section:
" empower young union members
" rally young members with a common interest
" magnify young members' voices
" share young members' experiences
" contribute to a smooth school to work transition
" enable young members to access the union structures
" critically and constructively think about, debate and bring forward important issues
" put forward the benefits of a trade union membership
" organise young members at the workplace
" ensure that young member's issues are reflected in trade union policies and programs
" co-operate with other unions and organisations to establish good networking
" provide special services and publications for young members
" be an initial spark for new union initiatives

Council Motions:

1. Funds and Research:

The Union Council, under the guidance of the MUT Treasurer, will endeavour to seek methods of tapping European funds for research purposes with the objective of embarking on research projects which can help shape and guide Union policy on matters that concern the MUT.

3. Consultations with the MUT:

The General Conference appeals to the Education Authorities to practice the principle of social dialogue at all levels and stages of policy making. The General Conference notes that information and debriefing cannot be equated with true consultation as enshrined in the principle of social dialogue embraced by the structures of the European Union. Aware of such shortcomings in the consultative process leading to the formation of educational policy, the General Conference appeals to the Education Authorities to adopt a participative consultation process as opposed to the current top-down approach.

4. MUT College Delegate

The Union shall endeavour to enter into negotiations with the Education Authorities in order to establish the role of MUT College Delegate provision for which had already been made in the MUT Statute during the MUT General Conference of 2008.

5. Htiega ta' aktar Assistenti Kapijiet

In vista tal-ammont enormi ta' xoghol amministrattiv u kurrikulari fuq l-SMT, li kull ma jmur qieghed dejjem jizdied, ghandu jizdied il-"complement" ta' Assistant Heads b' Assistant Head iehor f'kull skola, specjalment fid-dawl tar-riforma li ser tigi mplimentata.

6. College Health and Safety Representatives

The Union insists on implementation of the College Health and Safety Representative clause established in the 2010 Agreement. Further, the Union shall endeavour to extend this provision, already enshrined in legislation, to other educational establishments.

7. Restructuring of the MUT into membership section

The General Conference urges the MUT Council to study ways and means for eventual restructuring of the Union's structures in order to better reflect the number of members and different sections they hail from and to enhance efficiency and service.

Mater Dei School Delegates:

8. Bhala rikonoxximent ta' 15-il sena hidma mis-Sur John Bencini bhala President tal-MUT , din l-iskola qeghdha tipproponi li s-Sur Bencini jinhatar President Onorarju u li jinhatar adviser tal-MUT biex l-MUT tkompli tuza l-esperjenza u l-pariri tieghu.

DELEGATES/OBSERVERS FOR THE GENERAL CONFERENCE

Nomination forms for the registration of Delegates/Observer are being enclosed with this circular. Members are kindly reminded that the nomination of Delegates/Observers is regulated by Rule 13(b) of the MUT Code of Rules which is being reproduced hereunder for ease of reference:

13(b) Subscription fees six months in arrears shall entail abeyance of the membership and forfeiture of all privileges in the MUT; it shall not, however, entail termination of the membership, which shall be terminated only as provided in Section II, Rule 9. Payment of subscription shall be enforceable until termination of the membership has been approved by the Council.

Authorization for release of Delegates/Observers will be obtained in due course.

The Nomination Forms attached must be submitted for Delegates/Observers who wish to attend for the Conference. Kindly note that the closing date has been extended to Thursday 12th May 2011. Delegates are encouraged to submit their nomination form by stipulated date so as to facilitate the organization process.

Franklin Barbara
General Secretary

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Circular No. 3/2011

8th April 2011

MUT TRIENNIAL GENERAL CONFERENCE - 2011:

The MUT Triennial General Conference will be held at Le Meridien Hotel, Balluta on the 30th May 2011. Foreign speakers have been invited to deliver keynote presentations. More details, including the Conference programme will be issued in due course.

AMENDMENTS TO THE MUT STATUTE AND MOTIONS FOR APPROVAL BY THE GENERAL CONFERENCE

The MUT Statute provides that the Council of the MUT and MUT Delegates in Schools may present Amendments to Statute and Motions for approval by voting during the General Conference.

The Amendments to Statute and Motions of the MUT Council for the General Conference have been drafted and are being reproduced below. Delegates may propose Counter-Amendments to the Amendments and Motions being presented by Council.

Moreover, MUT Delegates may also wish to submit Amendments to Statute or Motions on behalf of their members at School.

Any counter-amendments, counter-motions as well as amendments and motions, signed by the School Delegate and seconded by MUT Committee/MUT members at the school are to reach the MUT Secretariat (attn. Ms Doris Camilleri by mail or electronic mail (info@mut.org.mt) by not later than Wednesday 20th April 2011.

The Counter Amendments, Counter Motions, Amendments and Motions received will be published in the next Circular. Kindly adhere to the deadline so as to facilitate the organizational process. The MUT Statute may be viewed on the website: www.mut.org.mt

MUT COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO STATUTE AND MOTIONS FOR APPROVAL OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE 2011:

Amendments to Statute

1) To Amend:

To Read:

2) To ADD Clause and AMEND subsequent numbering:

79) Legal Services offered to MUT Members:

Further to sub-clause 2 above, the MUT Council may consider the granting of free legal representation to members on other issues related to employment that are not listed above.

3) To AMEND Council Clause 16 (e):

Amend subsequently the composition of Council from:

41 + Chairperson GMC and General Secretary = 43 TOTAL
to read : 44 + Chairperson GMC and General Secretary = 45 TOTAL

4) ADD: SECTION XV:

MUT YOUTH SECTION

81 The MUT shall have a Youth Section as per provisions herein established.

(1) Recruitment and elections of MUT YOUTH Section Committee members

An electoral board which will be appointed by the Union will process nominations and hold an ad hoc election if applicable.

(2) Composition of MUT YOUTH Section Committee:

Council Motions:

1. Funds and Research:

3. Consultations with the MUT:

4. MUT College Delegate

5. Htiega ta' aktar Assistenti Kapijiet

6. College Health and Safety Representatives

7. Restructuring of the MUT into membership section

DELEGATES/OBSERVERS FOR THE GENERAL CONFERENCE

Authorization for release of Delegates/Observers will be obtained in due course.

The Nomination Forms below must reach the MUT Secretariat by Friday 6 May 2011.

Franklin Barbara
General Secretary

GENERAL CONFERENCE
LE MERIDIEN HOTEL, ST. JULIANS
Monday, 30 May 2011

NOMINATION OF CONFERENCE DELEGATES/OBSERVERS

School/Section/Group_________________________________________________________

Number of Members________ Number of Conference Delegates________ to be nominated
(on the basis of One(1)Delegate for every 10 members or part thereof)

(a) Indicate number of MUT members and nominate Conference Delegates accordingly.
(b) Delegates should be nominated through an election among all members of the MUT in the School/Group/Section.
(c) Schools/Sections/Groups may also nominate one or two observers.
(d) Please complete the subjoined Form, detach and return it to the MUT Secretariat by not later than Friday, 6 May 2011 so that release for the day may be obtained from the Directorate by the MUT.

Franklin Barbara
General Secretary
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NOMINATION FORM

School/Group/Section_________________________________________________________

Nomination of ___________Conference Delegates.

The above School/Section/Group nominates the following members as its Delegates and Observers to the MUT General Conference.

NAME M/NO. ADDRESS

1. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

2. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

3. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

4. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

5. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

6. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

OBSERVER

1. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

2. __________________ _________ _____________________________________

Signed __________________________ Signed__________________________
(School/Section/Group Delegate) (Another Member)

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28 ta' Marzu 2011

MUT PR 8 2011

Il-Laqghat dwar il-Ftehim Kollettiv tal-Impjegati tal-Gvern jibqghu Sine Die!: L-MUT tinsab ferm imhassba dwar il-Ftehim Kollettiv tal-Impjegati tal-Gvern. L-ahhar laqgha li kellha ssir gimghat ilu bejn il-Gvern u l-Unjins li jirraprezentaw il-haddiema tal-Gvern thassret. Minkejja li ghadda tul ta' zmien konsidervoli, l-Unjins baqghu ma nghatawx data meta ser jitkomplew it-tahdidiet. Filwaqt li fil-bidu t-tahdidiet kienu qabdu ritmu tajjeb u kienu qed isiru laqghat fuq bazi kwazi regolari, issa jidher li kien hemm xi aggornament sine die. Il-Malta Union of Teachers tistenna li l-Awtoritajiet ikkoncernati jaghtu hjiel ta' zviluppi u ghall-anqas jitolbu laqgha mal-Unjins ikkoncernati. Il-fatt li l-Unjins baqghu ma nghataw ebda hjiel ta' zvilupp u ma ssejhitx laqgha ohra qed jaghti lok ghal thassib serju. In-nuqqas ta' informazzjoni qed iwassal ghal thassib ukoll fost il-haddiema tal-Gvern. L-MUT issostni li t-thaddim tal-principju ta'djalogu socjali jirrikjedi li msiehba socjali importanti, bhal ma huma t-trejdunjins, jigu nformati bi kwalunkwe zvilupp u li jissejjhu l-laqghat mehtiega ghal dan il-ghan. In-nuqqas tal-Awtoritajiet li jaghtu data ghal-laqgha li jmiss mhu jsarraf xejn hlief f'incertezza bla bzonn.

Franklin Barbara
Segretarju Generali

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28 ta' Marzu 2011

Stqarrija ghall-Istampa Nru. 7/2011

IR-RIFORMA FL-EDUKAZZJONI - ZVELAT L-ISKOP TAL-EZAMI TAL-BENCHMARKING WAQT PROGRAMM FUQ IT-TELEVIZJONI: Kellu jkun programm televiziv li deher nhar il-Gimgha, 25 ta' Marzu, biex il-Genituri, l-Ghalliema u l-istudenti jsiru jafu xi haga izjed dwar it-Transizzjoni mill-Primarja ghas-Sekondarja. Mhux ta' b'xejn li jum qabel l-MUT iddikjarat f'konferenza stampa li d-Direttorati jinsabu f'paniku dwar ir-Riforma li ser tibda ssehh fis-sena skolastika li gejja, u li l-gradi kollha tal-Ghalliema huma mizmuma fl-ghama. Kellu jkun il-Principal ta' wiehed mill-Kulleggi, dak ta' San Injazju, li waqt dan il-programm televiziv zvela l-mod kif l-istudenti ta' Year 6 ser jigu ippustjati fil-klassijiet meta dawn jibdew il-Form 1. Hadd ghadu ma jaf id-dettalji precizi; izda hareg li l-ezami tal-benchmarking ser ikun determinanti dwar il-mod ta' kif it-tfal ser isibu ruhhom fil-Form 1.
L-MUT tikkundanna bil-qawwa kollha dan l-atteggjament ta' segretezza u n-nuqqas ta' djalogu dwar hwejjeg daqshekk importanti u vitali fl-ezercizzju ta' din ir-riforma. L-MUT tinsab ukoll ixxukkjata bl-atteggjament xejn dekoruz ta' dan l-istess Principal, li waqt il-programm, b'mod arroganti, infexx f'diskors ostili lejn persuna ohra fil-panel li ma kinitx qed taqbel ma' l-argumenti tieghu. Jekk dan l-Edukatur, b'kariga tant gholja li ggorr maghha responsabbilitajiet manigerjali, igib ruhu b'dan il-mod fil-pubbliku allura bilfors li l-MUT tithasseb serjament.

Franklin Barbara
Segretarju Generali

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9th February 2011