Trade unions and employers of the insurance sector from Austria, Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands as well as their European federations met in Bratislava on 17 September 2015 to discuss innovative measures to tackle
UNI global union affiliates working in HSBC met in Esher, UK, on 11 and 12 February 2016, at the same time as the Bank was announcing its U-turn on plans to freeze pay. Unions and staff across the world had reacted with outrage to the badly
All around the world, International Women’s Day represents an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. Make It Happen is the 2015 theme for our internationalwomensday.com global hub, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women. Each year International Women’s
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
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.
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
Earth Hour is a global WWF (formerly known as World Wildlife Fund) climate change initiative. It is an event that aims to create awareness of people taking responsibility towards a sustainable future by turning the lights off. Millions of people turn off their lights for
On 28 February 2014, the European Commission marked the fourth European Equal Pay Day. A press release showing the last gender pay gap figures in the EU and the Member States was issued and can be viewed here http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-190_en.htm A new brochure ‘Tackling the gender pay gap in
