A new Collective Agreement has been signed between Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza and the General Workers’ Union (GWU).
The agreement, covering the period 2024‑2026, provides for better working conditions for all employees as well as a new structure and promotion opportunities. There is also a substantial improvement in salaries as well as various other conditions, it awards the development and training whilst it continues to strengthen family friendly measures. In its totality, this agreement strengthens the relationships of jobs at the Home for the next three years.
The agreement was signed by Fr Martin Micallef, Director of Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza and Riccarda Darmanin, Secretary of the Professionals, Finance and Services Section of the GWU. It was also signed by Nadine Camilleri Cassano, Administrator of Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza, Paul Micallef, Assistant Secretary of the same Section and Shop Stewards Karen Agius, Miguel Grech and David Muscat. Present on behalf of the Archdiocese of Malta were the Director of Human Resouces Dr Rebecca Gatt, and the Administrator Michael Pace Ross.
After the signing Fr Martin thanked all those involved in the negotiations leading up to the signing of the Collective Agreement for the workers which were carried out in an atmosphere of mutual respect and a desire to continue improving on the working conditions and salaries of Id‑Dar tal‑Providenza employees. He added that the will to increase employees’ wages does not only reflect a sense of justice but also an appreciation of the commitment and great dedication of the Home’s employees.
Riccarda Darmanin, on behalf of the Professionals, Finance and Services Section of the GWU, expressed her satisfaction at the way the negotiations took place where good will was shown by all which led to a satisfactory conclusion for all parties concerned. She thanked the Shop Stewards for their dedication and hard work, and the members for their continous support. Dr Rebecca Gatt, on behalf of the Archdiocese of Malta, said that one has to appreciate the efforts made during the negotiations so that competence and experience of the present work force are recognised and at the same time new talent is attracted.
Id-Dar tal-Providenza which was founded in 1965 by Mgr Michael Azzopardi offers residential services to 115 persons with disability. It employs 289 employees.