Entries by Jean Claude Gatt

The MCESD Council Addresses permitting of Quality Foreign Workers, Employment Law, Temping Agencies, and Public-Private Partnerships

January 23, 2024 in /by

During the second MCESD Council for this year, social partners provided their diverse reactions and recommendations on the discussed prioritised agenda. Parliamentary Secretary Andy Ellul stated, “This meeting represents the highest level of Social Dialogue and ongoing coordination between social partners and the government, fostering an environment conducive to simplifying processes within the dynamic realm […]

Public-Private Partnerships

January 22, 2024 in /by

A presentation was delivered by the Auditor General, Mr. Charles Deguara, from the National Audit Office, during an MCESD Council Meeting on 19th January, 2024. The presentation aimed to provide Social Partners with an in-depth study of happenings in our country and abroad. The focus was on recommendations for successful public-private partnerships, combining private investment […]

Quality Foreign Workers in Malta

January 22, 2024 in /by

A presentation was delivered by Identity Malta during an MCESD Council Meeting on 19th January, 2024. The presentation aimed to provide the social partners with an update on the renewed and rigorous procedures before accepting foreign workers, known as TCNs, to become part of the national economy. You can access the presentation here.

MCESD Social Partners Discuss EU Single Market Challenges and Recommendations with Former Italian PM Enrico Letta

January 11, 2024 in /by

In the first meeting of the MCESD for this year, social partners gathered to address critical issues related to the Single Market. Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta, serving as the rapporteur for the European Union and the future of the Single Market, engaged in discussions with MCESD members. Chaired by Perit David Xuereb, the […]

A Fit-For-Purpose Single Market: Challenges and Recommendations

January 11, 2024 in /by

This research document begins by providing a contextual description of Malta’s recent participation in the Single Market. It then delves into specific challenges, barriers, and opportunities faced by the Maltese Islands within the Single Market. These issues are structured around the four freedoms entailed by the Single Market, with additional cross-cutting themes related to energy, […]

Social Partners Discuss Active Ageing at an MCESD Council Meeting

December 15, 2023 in /by

The Malta Chamber and the General Workers’ Union (GWU) presented expert research on Active Ageing during an MCESD Council meeting, showcasing the collaborative effort of social partners. The Chairperson praised the choice of the proposed topic, especially as it originated from both a union and an employer body within MCESD. Mr. Silvan Mifsud presented key […]

Active Ageing: A Demographic Perspective

December 14, 2023 in /by

A presentation was commissioned by The General Workers’ Union and The Malta Chamber during an MCESD Council Meeting on 01st December, 2023. The objective of the presentation was to offer social partners a demographic perspective through projections and economic analysis, highlighting the potential of active ageing in Malta. You can access the presentation here.  

Active Ageing: Flexible Retirement

December 14, 2023 in /by

A presentation was commissioned by The General Workers’ Union and The Malta Chamber during an MCESD Council Meeting on 01st December, 2023. The objective of the presentation was to offer social partners an in-depth understanding of flexible retirement while highlighting the potential of active ageing in Malta. You can access the presentation here.