Archive for Editorial
The case for ‘protective’ union enrolment
A recent report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has concluded that the higher the number of employees covered by a collective agreement, the lower the wage differences. Moreover, it…
Time to show Steward the exit door
Finance Minister Clyde Caruana recently announced that a “spending review” is underway in the wake of the sharp increase in government’s outlay to subsidise fuel at the pumps, power generation…
Workers’ Day – a welcome return but what next?
Following a two-year hiatus Workers’ Day is being marked once again through mass events ranging from traditional demonstrations, rallies and in the case of UHM Voice of the Workers a…
Time to start redeeming the pre-election optimism and pledges
The economic blow delivered by the war in Ukraine to the global economy, at a time when it was still reeling from the Covid-19 shock, does not bode well for…
Essential banking services
It all started off at the turn of the millennium when banks’ interest rates started to plummet until they disappeared. Never have account holders saved so much and earned so…
Reflections on the Pope’s visit
The true legacy of Pope Francis’ visit will not be measured by the cheering crowds, the large public events held and the strong media coverage. Ultimately, history will judge our…
One step forward, two steps back
The 2022 general election was supposed to herald a new era in terms of the counting process with the introduction of electronic counting. The overriding objective was to speed up…
The government we deserve
In 1811 French philosopher Joseph de Maistre had famously stated that “every country has the government it deserves.” In our case this will be decided this Saturday when the electorate…
Workers: What is in store for you?
With the general election campaign in its final stretch there are still thousands of undecided workers for whom the question still lingers: What is in it in store for me…
A campaign in oblivion
The March 26th general election campaign has reached its midpoint. There are ample signs that political parties are struggling to mobilise their hardcore supporters. Given that this campaign has come…