Archive for Editorial
Perils of cheap labour
A recent Eurostat report said that workers in Malta earn € per hour before taxes which is less than half the EU-wide average. Moreover, a KPMG report had found that…
Stuck in limbo: Malta’s elusive constitutional reform
As Malta commemorates half a century of its republican status, it finds itself in a frustratingly stagnant state regarding constitutional reform. Despite years of rhetoric and sporadic initiatives, concrete action…
Stop treating us like criminals
In recent times, there has been a disturbing trend emerging within the banking sector and the financial services industry - a trend that threatens the very essence of justice and…
Why the boundaries between sectoral and general unions should not be blurred
In the intricate web of industrial relations, trade unions play a vital role in safeguarding the rights and interests of workers. While general trade unions serve a broad spectrum of…
From a city for gentlemen to a capital of excesses
The recent events in Valletta, once heralded as a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen, have thrown into stark relief a troubling degeneration that has been quietly brewing for years.…
Malta’s Accountability Crisis: A Never-Ending Cycle of Injustice
The recent conclusion of the public inquiry into the tragic death of Jean Paul Sofia has once again brought to light Malta’s glaring accountability crisis. The inquiry’s findings have reignited…
Upholding social justice in employment: a call to action
In a recent address to a special session of parliament, UHM Voice of the Workers CEO Josef Vella delivered a poignant speech on the principle of social justice in the…
Addressing Malta’s concerns
A recent survey has shed light on the primary concerns the Maltese right now: inflation, the influx of foreigners, corruption, traffic congestion, and the booming construction industry. These issues are…
Getting all the facts on inflation
Economy Minister Silvio Schembri recently penned an opinion piece titled ‘Getting facts about inflation right’. This was meant to highlight government’s Stabbiltà scheme, whereby there have been price reductions 15…
The free bus service initiative – has it really worked?
Since October 2022, taxpayers have shouldered a significant financial burden, amounting to €32 million, to make bus services free of charge. The rationale behind this decision was sound: to incentivize…