Union warns of 'imminent' action

Talks between Maltapost and the Union Haddiema Maghqudin broke down again yesterday with the union threatening "imminent" industrial action unless the company presented its financial package.

Joe Morana, section secretary for manufacturing services and allied workers, said two meetings with management yesterday failed to produce any concrete proposals. It informed Maltapost it would be resorting to action.

"Goodwill has its limits and we feel that Maltapost is dragging its feet on this issue. We have been talking for too long - we need meaningful proposals," Mr Morana said.

The debate between the two sides has been going on since last October when Maltapost announced it had a surplus of 266 workers which would hinder its restructuring plan.

This situation seemed to be under control after the government agreed to take responsibility for 160 ex-government employees.

A few days ago Maltapost took the decision to give indefinite contracts to 31 workers in mail operations.