Jason Deguara

President 

Jason Deguara was born in 1977 and completed his primary education at Fgura Primary School before attending Verdala Junior Lyceum. His engagement in trade union activities commenced while working at Playmobil, where his colleagues elected him to serve as their representative and Shop Steward in 2003. This role provided him with valuable insights into the daily challenges faced by workers.

In 2006, he ascended to the position of Assistant Secretary of the Chemical and Energy Section after contributing to its Executive. By August 2007, he had been appointed Secretary of the same Section, a role he fulfilled for eight years. In 2010, he graduated from the University of Malta with a Degree in Social Studies, specializing in industrial relations. After delegates at the 2015 National Conference approved changes to the statute, Jason Deguara was appointed as the inaugural International Secretary of the General Workers’ Union.

In September 2020, he became a member of the European Economic and Social Committee and also represented the GWU in various international forums. In January 2026, he was elected as President of the General Workers’ Union by the GWU National Congress. In his leisure time, Jason Deguara enjoys watching football, traveling and reading.