MCAST, MUT sign collective agreement

MCAST and the Malta Union of Teachers have signed a collective agreement for the College’s grades represented by the MUT, which will see a rise in salary, resources and standards.

The two sides had previously been locked in an industrial dispute since November, and industrial action had been taken by the union.

“The renewed financial package sees a substantial increase in the salaries of MCAST academic staff, together with improved working conditions, thus recognising their level of professionalism when compared to other academic institutions. MCAST is fully aware of the staff’s workload associated with the teaching profession within vocational education, and this collective agreement will see that they will be given the necessary resources and working conditions to carry out their tasks.”

Yesterday’s statement also read that MCAST will ensure that staff are able to avail themselves of opportunities for further continuous professional development which will, as a result, ensure MCAST learners are also equipped with the knowledge, skills and competences needed in today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.

MCAST President of the Board of Governors Mr Frederick Schembri and MCAST Principal Dr James Calleja commented: On the threshold of the fourth industrial revolution, this agreement will spearhead the next generation of MCAST as a catalyst for change for Maltese society, and Malta’s economy in particular. MCAST will ensure that Malta’s workforce is equipped with the right skills, competences, and hands-on knowledge to meet the demands of the continual foreign direct investment in our country.