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GWU Issues Ultimatum to HSBC Malta Over Delayed Financial Package Draft

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The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has issued a firm ultimatum to HSBC Malta plc, insisting that the bank must provide a copy of the...

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Trade Unions Give Workers a Voice, Says GWU Secretary General

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Trade unions play a vital and indispensable role in the construction and manufacturing sectors, not only by giving a voice to thousands of...

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GWU Accuses Medline of “Global Greed, Local Suffering” as Workers Left Without Compensation Offer

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The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has sharply condemned Microtek Medical Malta Ltd — the Maltese subsidiary of U.S. healthcare giant...

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2025: The year equal pay for equal work landed in the public sector

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For the General Workers’ Union, 2025 was not an easy year but it was a defining one. Asked by BusinessNow.mt to assess the past...

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The Maltese economic model at work | Josef Bugeja

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What is concerning is that income inequality is also on the rise. Although not unlike the rest of the EU, the richest quintile in Malta...

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GWU says Wolt couriers’ commission-based pay ‘illegal’ as riders strike over pay cuts

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Kevin Abela, Section Secretary for Food and Hospitality at the GWU, weighs in on the current strike The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has...

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Victory for European Workers: EU Court Upholds Minimum Wage Directive

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The European Court of Justice has confirmed the validity of the EU Directive on Minimum Wages, marking a significant win for workers across...

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GWU Meets Malta Insurance Association to Discuss Importance of Coverage

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The General Workers’ Union (GWU) recently held a meeting with the Malta Insurance Association to emphasize the importance of individuals...

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GWU Participates in Paris Conference on Pay Transparency Project

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National conference highlights the work needed for successful implementation across Europe. The General Workers’ Union (GWU) was...

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First-Ever Collective Agreement Signed for Legal Aid Agency Staff Marks Milestone in Justice Sector Reform

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Historic Collective Agreement Signed for Legal Aid Agency Administrative Staff The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has signed the first-ever...

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