Marco Bonnici has been elected as the new Malta Union of Teachers president, the union announced this afternoon.
The post was contested by Bonnici and former MUT secretary general Franklin Barbara. Bonnici replaces Kevin Bonello.
Bonnici won by just six votes. The official result, as confirmed by the Election Board, was 1,200 votes for Marco Bonnici and 1,194 votes for Franklin Barbara.
The full election results for President, Senior Vice President along with the full composition of the new Council will be issued in due course.
Franklin Barbara
The union leadership election was different than usual in that the post of president is not usually contested, with only one candidate submitting a nomination.
The Ministry for Education and Employment congratulated Bonnici for being elected as the new MUT President earlier today.
The Ministry also thanked Kevin Bonello for his work in the sector throughout the years.
Shadow education minister Therese Comodini Cachia also congratulated Bonnici while also thanking Barbara for his campaign. The PN also thanked outgoing President Kevin Bonello for his work.