Workers

Malta: Migrant worker allegedly dumped on roadside after building site fall

An injured migrant worker was dumped on the side of the road after falling two storeys from a construction site, according to a woman who stopped to help him. Police…

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EU should step up protection of workers from asbestos, MEPs say

The EU should do more to protect workers from asbestos, by reducing the allowed limit value and through more consistent screening of buildings, MEPs say in a resolution adopted today…

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As workers age, robots take on more jobs -study

It turns out robots are taking over jobs fastest around the world in places where their human counterparts are aging the most rapidly. That is the conclusion of a new…

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Malta: Health centres without triage after UĦM issues directive for carers

No triage is being carried out at health centres after UĦM issued directives on Tuesday to its members, Newsbook.com.mt has learnt. Sources speaking to this newsroom explained that nursing aides at reception…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that importing low-skilled labour can plug gaps, but it is no long-term solution The Independent says that the golden passports scheme is causing reputational damage to…

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Malta: UĦM seeks assurances on teleworking directive

UĦM Voice of the Workers has called on the government to ensure that the COVID-19 remote working directive, which has been re-introduced, will be implemented fairly this time around. Chief Executive…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that Italian politician Mario Draghi deserves the support of all EU politicians in order to make it a success. MaltaToday says that there are legitimate concerns with…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that the government needs to upgrade its investment in human capital by ensuring that our educational system improves the employability of young people. The Independent says…

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Right to disconnect an important test for Europe’s commitment towards fundamental rights of workers

A report calling on the European Commission to introduce legislative action on the right to disconnect has been described as an important test in favour of workers' fundamental rights. Maltese…

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Malta: Sixfold increase in yearly requests for work permits from Filipino workers since 2013

There were 1,661 Filipino nationals who were granted new residency and work permits in 2019, information tabled in parliament shows. The figures show a sixfold yearly increase in permits granted to…

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PhotoStory – Extreme working conditions

Palestinians cross an Israeli security fence into Israeli area near the West Bank city of Hebron, 30 August 2020. Palestinian workers are entering Israel despite an entry ban was imposed…

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COVID-19 pandemic reinforces need to protect workers from exposure to biological agents

Workplace exposure to biological agents is widespread and linked to a large number of health problems, including infectious diseases, allergies and cancer. An estimated 5,000 workers die each year in…

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Competition rules should not stand in the way of collective bargaining – EU

The European Commission has launched a process to ensure that the EU competition rules do not stand in the way of collective bargaining for those who need it. The initiative…

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EU Parliament to look into precarious situation of cross-border and seasonal workers

The Employment and Social Affairs Committee is set to delve into alleged breaches of EU law on working time, health and safety of cross-border workers, later on today. Following disturbing…

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If there ever was a May Day

by Jesmond Saliba There have not been many International Workers’ Days, down the decades, as significant as this one. The socially-mobile, knowledge-based, IT-powered economies that power contemporary society have remoulded…

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EU businesses are losing millions, and will be losing even more due to skills mismatches

The European economy loses over 2% of productivity per year due to a mismatch of skills, according to a recent study commissioned by the European Economic and Social Committee. This…

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