In a significant move toward greater worker protection, the General Workers’ Union (GWU) has expressed its satisfaction with the growing support for its proposal advocating for automatic membership in a union of one’s choice, a policy aimed primarily at safeguarding low-income workers. The initiative has garnered backing not only from all major trade unions but also from prominent non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as Graffitti and the tenants’ union, Solidarity. These organizations recognize the plight of many workers in Malta, particularly those in lower-paying jobs, who remain without union representation.
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