{"id":47938,"date":"2025-05-17T19:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T18:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=47938"},"modified":"2025-05-17T19:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T18:51:49","slug":"new-collective-agreement-for-stmicroelectronics-malta-ltd-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/17\/new-collective-agreement-for-stmicroelectronics-malta-ltd-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"New Collective Agreement for STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd. employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"nav\">\n<div id=\"speedbump\">\n<div class=\"ObxnS\">\n<div class=\"MefFWe\">\n<div class=\"hbTneb\">\n<div class=\"KkSzKc\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"views\">\n<div id=\"cv_\" class=\" q0CeU \">\n<div class=\"BMRW0e\">\n<div class=\"uQdvnb\">\n<div class=\"OM62re\">\n<div class=\"Atp2Qd\">\n<div class=\"gmSzme\" data-onclick=\"cvmsgcontainercl+23\">\n<div id=\"cvcmsg_196d9f670b1338b2\" class=\"ArwC7c\">\n<div id=\"cvcfullmsg_196d9f670b1338b2\" class=\"LnPMz\">\n<div id=\"cvcmsgbod_196d9f670b1338b2\" class=\"qgRHze\">\n<div class=\"lR4FQe\">\n<div class=\"IoGNdb Zc0jMc \" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><b><i>New Collective Agreement for STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd. employee<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><b><i>Training for workers in preparation for advanced technology<\/i><\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The Technology, Electronics and Communications Section of the General Workers\u2019 Union (GWU) has signed a new Collective Agreement for all employees of STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd. This four-year agreement is designed to enhance working conditions and training opportunities, especially as the company embarks on a new project incorporating digital and robotic technologies to promote automation in Industry 4.0.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The General Secretary of the GWU stated, \u201cThis Agreement marks a significant step in providing workers with a new direction, emphasizing training and establishing this company as one of the best in Malta. We have introduced clauses that focus on training, equipping workers with new competencies and skills to fill vacancies that may arise in the company\u2019s upcoming plant.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>David Darmanin, Secretary of the Technology, Electronics and Communication Section of the GWU, expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed with loyalty to both the company and the union to reach this agreement, which aims to improve workers&#8217; conditions. He especially thanked the entire committee for their dedication and support, and most importantly, the worker members who showed overwhelming support by voting in favor of the agreement.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cIt brings me great satisfaction reaching the signing of this Agreement, which is the third and best Collective Agreement I have signed with this company. This Agreement not only improves working conditions but also increases wages and allowances. I take immense satisfaction in this achievement,\u201d stated Darmanin.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Laurent Filipozzi, General Manager of STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd., remarked that this Agreement is crucial for both the workers and the company\u2019s future. Alongside improvements in conditions and salaries, it includes specialized training aimed at further investing in employees\u2014a strategy he believes is vital for the company\u2019s continued growth.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Muhittin Ugurludemir, Human Resources Director, noted, \u201cThis is a significant moment for STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd., not only from an industrial perspective but also for the future of the country. As one of Malta\u2019s largest companies, we maintain a strong relationship with the GWU, which we intend to strengthen further. This four-year Agreement particularly focuses on the development of our workers, ensuring their continued growth.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Two worker representatives, Charles Seracino and Jason Gatt, conveyed that after extensive discussions and negotiations over the past months, workers are delighted with the signing of this Agreement and hopeful for a brighter future. They emphasized the importance of the discussions surrounding training, especially as they prepare for significant changes with the new project, which integrates advanced automation, precision engineering, and specialized labor to produce high-quality semiconductors.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The agreement was signed by Josef Bugeja, Secretary General, and David Darmanin, Section Secretary of the GWU; Laurent Filipozzi, General Manager; Muhittin Ugurludemir, Human Resources Director; Simon Bugeja, Equipment Engineering &amp; Maintenance Manager at STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd.; and GWU shop stewards Charles Seracino, Joseph Briffa, Jason Gatt, David Bugeja, Malcolm Said, and Christian Glanville.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_47938\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"47938\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0New Collective Agreement for STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd. employee \u00a0 Training for workers in preparation for advanced technology The Technology, Electronics and Communications Section of the General Workers\u2019 Union (GWU) has signed a new Collective Agreement for all employees of STMicroelectronics (Malta) Ltd. 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