Category Archives: News

Launch of National Cancer Platform

The National Cancer Platform was launched this morning by HE The President of Malta at the Palace, Valletta. The platform brings together all the non-government organisations working in the field of cancer to collaborate together in order to ensure a holistic, co-ordinated and sustainable service

Working Time Directive: Have your say!

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

Globalisation and OSH: the way we work is changing

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.

President Launches National Trade Union Forum

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’

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

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