General Workers Union Propose 32 Hour Work Week Without Pay Deduction

General Workers Union Propose 32 Hour Work Week Without Pay Deduction

The General Workers’ Union (GWU) has proposed the introduction of a 32-hour working week without loss of pay, as part of its 2026 Budget proposals under the theme “Towards a Fairer, More Equitable, and Inclusive Malta.” The union said the initiative aims to strike a balance between productivity and human well-being, arguing that true progress must combine economic growth with social justice and workers’ dignity. “Our economy has remained resilie…