During an MCESD meeting following a proposal from the Malta Employers’ Association (MEA), the potential impact of the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) on our country’s economy and competitiveness was considered and discussed. This scheme aims to regulate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from maritime activities and could have significant effects on the maritime sector, […]
During the MCESD Council of the 13th October, the Social Partners were joined by the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Hon. Andy Ellul, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality, Hon. Rebecca Buttigieg. Also in attendance were officials from the Directorate for Human Rights: Alexander Tortell and Bernice Zarb. The purpose of their presence […]
A presentation was delivered by the Malta Maritime Forum and the Malta Freeport, during an MCESD Council Meeting on 13th October, 2023. The presentation aimed to provide an update to the social partners about the Challenges of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme in the Maritime Sector. You can access the presentation from here.
A presentation was delivered by the Human Rights Directorate and the Parliamentary Secretariat for Reforms and Equality, during an MCESD Council Meeting on 13th October, 2023. The presentation aimed to provide an update to the social partners about the National Anti-Racism and Intercultural Pact. You can access the presentation on the National Anti-Racism and Intercultural Pact […]
A presentation was delivered by the Opposition Leader, Hon. Bernard Grech, and the Parliamentary Members of the Opposition during a consultation meeting with MCESD Council Members on 29th September, 2023. The presentation’s purpose was to provide an update to the social partners about the Opposition’s proposals for an Economic Vision for Malta. You can access […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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), […]
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. […]