Archive for Ħarġa 429
Parliament adopts new rules on adequate minimum wages for all workers in the EU
Minimum wages in all EU countries should allow for decent living and working standards, and member states should promote collective bargaining for pay. With 505 votes in favour, 92 against…
Fatalities at work: Time to think outside the box
The death of a 57-year-old man from Birkirkara marks the tenth fatality at work in 2022, and the 21st since the turn of 2021. Most of these deaths could have…
Value of minimum wage in Malta falls by 5.1%
The sharp rise in the cost of living has significantly impacted Malta’s minimum wage earners whose value has fallen by This worrying trend emerged from an analysis carried out by…
Downward trend in unemployment in the EU
Despite increasing pressures on the bloc’s economy, the unemployment rate both in the euro area and in the European Union remains steady at a record-low level. According to recent statistics published…