Entries by Jean Claude Gatt

The MCESD Members Meet with the Opposition

The Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Dr. Bernard Grech, and Opposition Members of Parliament met with the Social Partners represented on MCESD to present the Opposition’s proposals for an economic vision for Malta and challenges that impact Maltese society. The MCESD Chairperson, Perit David Xuereb, emphasised the council’s commitment to facilitating meaningful and qualitative social […]

The MCESD Presents Social Partners’ Converged and Prioritised Budget 2024 Proposals to the Finance Minister.

In an effective collaborative exercise, the MCESD Social Partners, including Unions, Employers, the Civil Society Committee, and the Gozo Regional Committee, have finalised their budget proposals for the upcoming 2024 budget after having discussed, considered, and prioritised all sectorial proposals. This follows a comprehensive discussion during the latest MCESD Council meeting, where the social partners […]

Budget 2024: Social Partners Present Proposals to the Government in an MCESD Meeting

In an MCESD meeting, the social partners presented their 2024 budget priorities and proposals. The meeting featured the active participation of key government figures, including the Minister for Finance and Work, the Hon. Clyde Caruana, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, the Hon. Andy Ellul, who welcomed these vital contributions from the social partners. […]

MCESD Meeting Discusses GWU’s Study on Malta’s National Living Income

During an MCESD meeting, the social partners actively engaged in a discussion regarding Malta’s national living income. Leading the initiative was the General Workers’ Union (GWU), a highly esteemed member of the MCESD, as they presented their comprehensive research on Malta’s national living income. Collaborating with the Graffiti Movement and the Alliance Against Poverty (AKF), […]

National Living Income Study

A presentation was given by the General Workers’ Union (GWU), Moviment Graffiti, and Alleanza Kontra l-Faqar (AKF) during the MCESD Council Meeting on 6th September 2023, with the purpose of providing an update to the social partners about the National Living Income Study. You can access the presentation on the National Living Income from here. […]

National Education Strategy 2024-2030 in the Spotlight at the MCESD Council Meeting

During the meeting, the Ministry for Education presented its vision for the future, driving a transformative approach to education. The presentation was delivered to the social partners forming part of the MCESD Council. The Council meeting was addressed by the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Hon. Andy Ellul, and the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, […]

Social partners represented at MCESD today met to discuss the latest issues related to energy distribution.

All social partners represented at MCESD today met to discuss the latest issues related to energy distribution. The meeting was held in the presence of the Prime Minister, Robert Abela, Ministers Miriam Dalli, Clyde Caruana and Parliamentary Secretary Andy Ellul. Following presentations made by Enemalta plc, Government committed to proposed plans for accelerated and adequate […]

MCESD Council Explores ESG Principles for Advancing towards a Carbon-Neutral Economy

During the last MCESD meeting, the social partners considered ESG as a tool for economic and social transformation. During the meeting, Minister Miriam Dalli, Minister for Environment, Energy, and Enterprise, underlined that tangible results and opportunities are being achieved by businesses that take this matter seriously and realise an unavoidable transition towards a socially just […]