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COLA and NI should not be taxed
The increase for the cost of living (COLA) should be given in full and should no longer be taxed as at present a chunk of this compensation is going back…
Public procurement: NAO flags its concerns
Weak measures to safeguard government’s own interests and inadequate planning were the two most common shortcomings flagged by the National Audit Office in an analysis on public procurement. The exercise…
Close to 5,000 voltage fluctuation complaints since 2022
Enemalta says 50% have been ‘solved’ Close to 5,000 complains have been lodged on voltage fluctuations across the Maltese islands since the start of last year of which only half…
Close to 900 traffic tickets issues daily in 2021
Close to 900 traffic-related contraventions were issued daily in 2021, mostly for parking-related offences, contravening carriageway markings and illegal use of priority lanes. The figure, which is a significant increase…
Narrowing of Għadira Bay Road fuels controversy
Infrastructure Malta says ‘road ’ was necessary to make it safe for pedestrians Gozo ferry users, boathouse owners and beachgoers are up in arms over the Għadira Bay project as…
Traffic gridlock. What can be done?
Recently, some experts insisted that the only way forward to address Malta's traffic congestion is taxation, higher fuel prices and parking fees. However, UHM Voice of the Workers believes that…
COLA and Social Security Contribution
Did you know that COLA is not given in full as part of it is being deducted as tax? Did you know you are being taxed twice on the Social…
We must unite to recoup the money, but onus is on Government to act
The millions thrown away on the fraudulent hospitals concession agreement can only be recouped if we unite and draw up an action plan, but the biggest responsibility falls on the…
UHM will keep fighting to seek justice for Steward employees
UHM Voice of the Workers will keep fighting until Steward Health Care employees will enjoy the same conditions as their colleagues who are Government books. UHM CEO Josef Vella made…
Coast Road tops list of speed camera fines
Motorists commuting through Malta’s ‘most beautiful road’ are statistically mostly at risk of incurring a speeding fine, as almost a third of these contraventions are issued along this popular thoroughfare.…