The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the review of the Working Time Directive. The consultation will run until 15 March 2015. The Commission is reviewing the Working Time Directive to reflect on how to best meet the needs of workers, businesses, public services and consumers. We wish
A Pan-European project aiming to improve the employability of individuals aged 55+ has been launched under the EU Erasmus+ programme and the first meeting was held in Malta. This project will primarily address the challenges tied to this age cohort with specific focus on the
Aims to strongly contribute to the development of sectoral Qualifications (national and European) Systems by incorporating ECVET technical specifications, according to the EU specific Recommendation. The project core objective is to gather the main tools and recommendations related to existing modern EU qualifications and turn
The effects of globalisation can be witnessed in so many aspects of our lives, including occupational safety and health (OSH). Firms are facing increasing pressure to remain competitive and, although implementing organisational changes may be necessary, they may result in new risks to workers’ well-being.
Evaluation Report The European Commission has adopted a report on the implementation, results and overall assessment of the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. According to the report, EY2012 has helped convey a more positive image of population ageing by highlighting the potentials
MUBE – A Partner in this European Project EBTN, the Brussels-based united voice of providers of education and training in the banking sector, convened a consultation seminar on the new quality standard for qualifications in the sector. Read more here
National Trade Union Forum was launched last week by President Marie- Louise Coleiro Preca. A total of 22 unions, including the Malta Union of Bank Employees – MUBE, the Office of the President and the Centre for Labour Studies signed the terms of reference. The forum will
The 2014-15 Healthy Workplaces Campaign ‘Manage Stress’ was officially launched last week with a press conference in Brussels. The campaign wants to draw attention to the importance of tackling stress in the workplace. Using 25 different languages to reach workers, employers and their representatives across
