Archive for Editorial
Warped priorities on life
The tragic death of a 20-year-old in a construction site and government’s plan to introduce abortion – two issues which dominated the country’s agenda for several days - have exposed…
The black economy, low-paid workers and union membership
Fighting against workers’ exploitation and abuse has always been one of the main existential functions of trade unions. Once these challenges start to be addressed, unions can start looking at…
A new mentality for occupational health and safety
Twenty years ago, when Malta’s occupational health and safety watchdog was established, public perception was that this entity would be dealing with occupational hazards associated with the manufacturing industry, manual…
Core principles must not be thrown under the bus
One of the cardinal principles which every trade union has at heart is that of equal pay for jobs of equal value. It was thus shocking when news broke that…
A matter of life or death
The scene along the Sliema front of a Vespa scooter involved in a yet another fatal road accident is both tragic and alarming. On one hand it is further testament…
The housing affordability challenge
The sharp rise of prices in the property market undoubtedly poses a daunting affordability challenge to future generations. At this rate the option of buying your own property will be…
The Budget and the challenges ahead
The 2023 Budget included measures to mitigate the impact of the cost of living but lacked economic direction, environmental measures and a long-term vision. UHM Voice of the Workers expresses…
Five years on…are we better off in the fight against corruption?
Whether by mere coincidence or not, the fifth anniversary of the brutal assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia will be remembered for the dramatic manner in which the two suspects…
Overpopulation, overtourism could mean game over
Despite the acute overpopulation problem being faced by the Maltese Islands, there are indications that the situation could be getting even worse. The alarm bells are being sounded in a…
Let’s get our House in order
The House of Representatives has finally returned following the longest ever summer recess in the post-Independence era. It beggars belief how our highest democratically elected institution can go into hibernation…