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Pratibha R, President, Garment and Textile Workers’ Union (GATWU), an industry whose majority of workforce are women, said while the facilities are available, they are not up to the mark.

The government imposed a new punitive tax on the construction sector and it has led to the closing of almost all of the Hungarian brick and...

Traditional unions must revitalise their efforts to remain relevant in the world of work

With over 60,000 MSRTC staffers being part of the Sadavarte's union, a huge number of staffers is being expected to join the strike and as a result the state transport service could be affected.

Highlights from Sunday's newspapers

In the last 80 years the GWU has remained a steadfast advocate for workers’ rights, social justice, and the well-being of all Maltese citizens

Wildcat strike by postal workers in Serbia over pay and conditions condemned by union spreads nationwide; General strike call in occupied West Bank over Israeli army killings as Gaza genocide continues; South African bus drivers at state owned NTI strike over non-payment of wages for up to four months

Malta’s major unions want an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Robert Abela to discuss the absence of a relativity adjustment for COLA for employees in the public and private sectors

55,000 workers will not receive full COLA without the agreed mechanism

The Trepca mines in Kosovo, a large complex that dates back to the Roman era, are currently at a standstill. The miners, some of whom are foregoing food, are on strike for better working conditions and timely payments of their salaries.