Archive for Editorial
56 years of autonomous work
UHM Voice of the Workers is commemorating its 56th anniversary with the inauguration of its stat-of-the-art headquarters in St Thomas Street Floriana. Beyond these well-deserved celebrations, we need to look…
Is the work of trade unions getting the appreciation it deserves?
By Nicole Farrugia Trade unions date back to the nineteenth century, with the first union in Malta established in 1884 for dockyard workers, called the fitters union, during the time…
Fatalities at work: Time to think outside the box
The death of a 57-year-old man from Birkirkara marks the tenth fatality at work in 2022, and the 21st since the turn of 2021. Most of these deaths could have…
Let us not forget the middle class
A recent Eurobarometer survey concluded that the majority of the Maltese identify themselves as middle-class. While some identify this cohort as being professionals, managers or business owners, the main characteristic…
The scourge of corruption
In his visit to Malta Pope Francis had called on the authorities to step up the fight against corruption, foster honesty in politics and refrain from forging ahead with uncontrolled…
Eco-Gozo or Lego-Gozo?
This time of the year many decide to take a break on the sister island to refresh themselves for the weeks and months ahead as probably there will not be…
The COLA increase
In its Budget proposals the Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry is proposing that workers who are due some form of pay rise, should not receive the full cost of…
The end of the road?
Recent remarks by Roads Minister Aaron Farrugia who blamed the traffic congestion being experienced in the hot sweltering summer months to disruptions caused by village feasts have gone viral on…
No moral authority to tighten the belt as long as the hospitals deal is not rescinded
Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has reportedly rolled out a cost cutting exercise across the board to the tune of €200 million. Such drastic measure is being justified on the grounds…
The perils of a Darwinian educational system
This time of the year students and teachers take a well-deserved break ahead of a new scholastic year. However, for students who for some reason or another fail to reach…