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Strengthening harmony at the workplace
Offices and other workplaces are a microcosm of humanity. They comprise a mix of all types of people, with different personalities, behaviours, goals and challenges. This means that to get on…
A prestigious nomination on the EESC for a UĦM Voice of the Workers consultant
Philip von Brockdorff, a UĦM Voice of the Workers consultant and Head of the Economics Department at the University of Malta has recently been nominated to sit on the European…
Ethical and social considerations of digitalising
We must admit that we are living in challenging times, when the trend in technological advancement is characterised by a mix of innovations and technological applications, among them digitalisation, robotics and nanotechnology. There is…
Enforcement is lacking in every sector in this country
“Enforcement is lacking in each and every sector in this country.” So said an ex -Police official in a recent interview with Voice of the Workers. “I cannot think of a single entity that…
An unforgettable experience in Lebanon for a group of Maltese volunteers
“I can never forget the joy I felt in my heart when I helped people who were suffering. I am so proud to say that my friends and I have been…
Youths brought up in religious households may have a life free of vice and disease
A recent study found that adolescents and youths brought up in a religious or spiritual environment may be less susceptible to drug abuse and to depression. Researchers who worked…
Longer maternity leave leads to better exam results for some children
Longer paid maternity and paternity leave offers parents an opportunity to spend more time with their babies. According to new research, children’s educational benefits vary greatly depending on how they…
The aviation sector in Malta has great potential to continue growing
Malta has a long and successful history in the maritime sector. The strategy of governments over the years was to replicate this success in the aviation sector through legal initiatives…
Five things you should know if you work
It’s still summer and you should really be out at the beach instead of working. Time is passing so slow that you’re unsure if you developed a new ability to…
The UĦM signs new sectoral agreement for carers working in the health sector under protest
The UĦM Voice of the Workers, under protest and without prejudice, signed a collective agreement for workers in the caring sector who work at hospitals and elderly people’s homes around…