GWU signs new Collective Agreement for Foster Clark Products Limited employees

10 Nov 2026 - Agreements | Economy | Home | Hospitality and Food | News | Sections | Trade

Around 150 employees to benefit from improved wages, working conditions and family-friendly measures

The General Workers’ Union (GWU), through its Hospitality and Food Section, has signed a new Collective Agreement with Foster Clark Products Limited, covering the period from 2025 to 2027. The agreement will bring improvements in wages and working conditions, while introducing enhanced family-friendly measures.

The agreement, signed on 5 November 2026, covers approximately 150 employees across various grades, including supervisors, storekeepers, quality controllers, warehouse logistics coordinators, as well as employees in technical roles.

Through this Collective Agreement, employees will benefit from more favourable working conditions and improved wages, together with strengthened family-friendly measures. These initiatives are aimed at helping employees achieve a better balance between their professional, personal and family responsibilities, while further improving their quality of life.

The agreement is the result of negotiations between the GWU and the company’s management, based on dialogue and cooperation, with the aim of further strengthening working conditions, safeguarding employees’ interests and recognising their important contribution to the company’s growth and success.

GWU Hospitality and Food Section Secretary Brian Bonnici stated that this agreement is a clear demonstration of the importance of social dialogue and industrial relations built on mutual respect and cooperation between the union, employees and management.

He emphasised that improvements in wages and working conditions, together with measures that place greater importance on work-life balance, are essential to ensuring that employees feel more valued, motivated and supported in their work.

Bonnici also reaffirmed the GWU’s commitment to achieving tangible improvements in employees’ working conditions through collective bargaining, while promoting a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable working environment.

For his part, Foster Clark Products Limited Managing Director Joseph Busuttil thanked everyone involved in the negotiation process that led to the signing of this agreement.

He highlighted the importance the company places on continuous investment in its employees, the development of their skills and their professional growth, particularly in a sector where innovation, technology and efficiency are playing an increasingly significant role.

Busuttil explained that Foster Clark Products Limited, which operates from Malta, is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of food and beverage products, with a presence in several international markets. He added that the company continues to invest in research and development, the modernisation of production processes and technology to strengthen its competitiveness and position in the international market.

The General Workers’ Union reiterates its commitment to continuing its efforts to secure fair wages, decent working conditions, stronger family-friendly measures and greater training and professional development opportunities for all the employees it represents.