Archive for Editorial
Poverty: Are we looking at the full picture?
Christmas is all about generosity, solidarity and giving a helping hand to those in need. While many relish this time of the year, those who are struggling to make ends…
A year on – Justice has not been served yet
A year ago, people were looking forward to starting a fresh page following the political turmoil and corruption scandals that led to the resignation of Joseph Muscat as prime minister. Scandals for which journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had…
The state of the unions and their autonomy
Any trade union aiming to be of service to its members without fear or favour should strive to be autonomous. If this is not the case, it has no freedom…
The right to disconnect
With the festive season around the corner many will be relishing the opportunity to take a much-deserved break in the company of restricted family and friends. In this digital age…
The Industrial Tribunal reform
The Industrial Tribunal reform has been on the agenda for years as part of an effort to modernise this institution to reflect the needs of a rapidly evolving labour market…
An important step in the fight against precarious employment
The recent agreement providing Steward Health Care workers the opportunity to benefit from the same working conditions as their colleagues on Government books is a historic step in the fight…
Christmas in the City: Throwing caution to wind
The decision to lure people to Valletta in the run-up to Christmas to boost business and shopping in the midst of the worst pandemic in a century is baffling, illogical…
Telework – A Missed Opportunity?
Last March as soon as the pandemic broke out Government had promptly made a strong effort to ensure that everyone works from home to mitigate the spread of the to the outbreak, telework…
Government must act swiftly as the situation is becoming very serious
Viral infection concept. Floating virus. In-numru riċenti ta’ infezzjonijiet mill-coronavirus f’Malta u madwar l-Ewropa huwa serju. Lockdowns parzjali qed ikunu infurzati f’diversi stati membri Ewropej bħal Spanja, l-Olanda, l-Italja u…
Let us strive to prevent another crisis
As the effects of the pandemic continue the world over and the second wave moves through Europe, we have a choice to make. Will we simply respond to the present…