Archive for Editorial
Taking better care of our elderly
Statistics show that the Maltese population is getting older. The longer people live, the greater the need for specialised services particularly care services. The demand for care services for…
This is not the real deal but an experiment which failed
The agreement that the Government signed with Vitals is not a real deal because Vitals neither showed up nor met its expectations. It is crystal clear that this…
Safeguarding democracy
The fundamental pillars of democracy, particularly regular and clean elections, freedom of the media, the rule of law and minority rights are under attack the world over. A report…
Why is it important for Government to be transparent?
Transparency within government is one of the fundamental principles of democracy. In fact, a number of political commentators, journalists and citizens of good faith are calling for more transparency…
We need to promote culture: now more than ever
Valletta 2018 was launched last Saturday – the event marks the culmination of long years of preparation going back to 2008 and 2012 when our capital city was declared…
You will be more productive at work after a good sleep
Sleep affects every aspect of our lives, including the time we spend at work. The number of hours we sleep and how we sleep has a significant impact on…
Need for better planning of the job market
The UĦM Voice of the Workers would like to see more serious planning for the Maltese job market throughout this year. The job market should have a well-thought out…
Solidarity at Christmas
On Monday we celebrate the feast of Christmas – a time that brings not only joy but also acts of solidarity that are typical in Maltese society. Christmastime is…
The world of work needs to be more inclusive of people with special needs
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) was set up with the aim to promote more equality in the way we deal with persons with disability within the job market and…
More importance should be given to apprentices
Apprentices make a great deal of sense in the world of employment. From promising employees who are gaining invaluable skills to companies that can start to train their employees…