The proposal to introduce mandatory trade union membership has garnered several polarising opinions since its inclusion in the Government's electoral manifesto for the 2022 general election. The General Workers Union and UĦM Voice of the Workers were both in favour of this electoral promise, while employer bodies such as the Malta Employers Association and the Malta Chamber of Commerce had positioned themselves firmly against the implementation of this idea. While the Malta Employers and the Malta Chamber reacted positively to the Government's change of position, the trade unions were not so content with the announcement. The General Workers' Union urged the Government to reconsider its position, "not for political reasons, but because it is a matter of national interest".
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