The GWU expressed its support for Alfred Sant’s proposal to increase the Minimum Wage across Europe. A GWU delegation led by Secretary General Josef Bugeja met the Maltese MEP and discussed European challenges that lay ahead for Maltese and Gozitan workers.

Both sides noted progress in the local manufacturing industries, notably Playmobile, Tolly, Crane, De La Rue who are increasing their economic activties in Malta.

They also discussed the tax harmonisation proposal across all EU member states.

“This proposal harms Malta’s interests. It goes against the interests of the financial sector and igaming sector in Malta,” Sant told the GWU delegation.

Alfred Sant also opposed the proposal for a Federal Europe, which he said, is not in the interests of a small island state like Malta in the periphery of Europe.

“A federal Europe and a common EU army is not in Malta’s interests.” said the Maltese MEP.

Both sides expressed their concerns on the conditions of work of hundreds of foreign workers who are being imported to work in Malta. They agreed to keep in touch on new challenges prevailing in Europe in the coming months and years.

Josef Bugeja, General Secretary, Victor Carachi, President and Kevin Camilleri, Deputy Secretary General attended the meeting.