Tag: strike
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General Workers’ Union declare industrial action at Teva pharmaceuticals factory
The General Worker’s Union has declared a go-slow strike at the Teva pharmaceutical factory in Bulebel. The strike is being declared following failed negotiations between the Union and the management over the collective agreement and salary increases. Workers at the factory have had their collective agreement expired by up to three years with no salary…
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MUBE says strike is still on while assessing bank’s offer
The Malta Union of Banking Employees has kept its directives at HSBC Malta but said that a workable framework for employees is being assessed, implying an offer has been made by the bank. The union also said that the rights of employees who are not its members will be protected but said not to communicate…
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HSBC Malta workers split on strike: PN states priority is the job of employees and calls on Credia Bank to up its offer to minority shareholders
Most of the employees at HSBC Malta were present at their work places with many following current strike directives not to log into the banking systems. Most of the branches were not in operation. Many other employees continued working and ignored the strike directives, as splits have emerged within the union. Senior trade union representatives…
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MUBE orders resumption of strike at HSBC Malta: workers divided over union’s directives
The Malta Union of Banking Employees has issued directives to resume the strike at HSBC Malta from tomorrow due to lack of agreement on the compensation offered by the bank. The MUBE had previously suspended the strike after HSBC senior management entered into talks. However, not all union members will be adhering to the directives.…
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HSBC Malta’s operations back to normal after strike is suspended: MUBE hails progress in talks
The Malta Union of Banking Employees has hailed the progress made in talks with HSBC Malta over compensation talks as the bank prepares to be transferred to its buyer, Credia Bank. HSBC staff have suspended their strike and all systems are functioning back to normal. In a statement sent to its members, the MUBE is…
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HSBC Malta strike back on
The Malta Union of Banking Employees has reinstated its directive for HSBC Malta workers to resume their strike. The MUBE previously suspended the strike when negotiations began but the union is now saying that the proposal it received is “unworkable” and unacceptable. Workers are being told by the union not to log into their banking…
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Staff at HSBC Malta suspend strike: talks ongoing
Staff at HSBC Malta have suspended their strike today as talks take place between the bank’s management and trade unions, namely the Malta Union of Banking Employees and the General Workers’ Union. The MUBE however, has stated that the bank has yet to present meaningful proposals and the strike will resume if the bank doesn’t…
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BREAKING: HSBC Malta staff go on strike
Staff at HSBC Malta have gone on strike over compensation details for employees tied to the sale of the bank to Credia Bank. The strike directive has been issued by the Malta Union of Banking Employees who are demanding negotiations over the Benchmarking Exercise and compensation claims. According to the directive that has been instituted…
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The origins of “Ħamallu” and Malta’s first minimum wage
Maltese Instagramer Kurt Rumbajsa is uploading reels about the etymology and origins of Maltese words. He uploaded a recent one about the word “ħamallu”. He got it right in the beginning, but got sidetracked with other languages which often happens with these things. I’m adding the reference here to my discussion with him. I advise…
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Fourth school in Gaza hit by Israel this week
Yesterday evening, Israel hit its fourth school in Gaza this week as it allegedly targeted Hamas militants. Up to 29 people have been killed in the school strike in Abassan yesterday as Israel renews its offensive in Khan Younis and Gaza City in search of the remaining hostages. Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing in Doha between…
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The Labour government offered teachers a maximum salary increase of 2%
I could confirm from various sources that the strike came about after the government offered the Malta Union of Teachers a maximum of 2% increase in their salaries and refused to negotiate this figure. Even if 2% was a starting figure (which wasn’t)Â – it is incredibly offensive given the current salary rates. Clifton Grima…
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The teacher’s strike was a success
Yesterday, Prime Minister Robert Abela insisted with the Malta Union of Teachers not to go ahead with today’s strike. Minister for Education Clifton Grima also threatened teachers by refusing to negotiate with them to go ahead with a strike. The “socialist” Prime Minister even told teachers that strikes are useless. The Malta Union of Teachers…
