Dockyard retirement schemes almost a total success

A total of 1,485 dockyard workers applied for the early retirement schemes by closing time yesterday afternoon, the Finance Ministry said today. That only leaves 141 on the books of Malta Shipyards, including 91 who are over 56 years old and who,...

A total of 1,485 dockyard workers applied for the early retirement schemes by closing time yesterday afternoon, the Finance Ministry said today.

That only leaves 141 on the books of Malta Shipyards, including 91 who are over 56 years old and who, therefore, will still be entitled to the full handout if they apply during this month. The other 50 workers will now only be entitled to 85 percent.

The ministry said the office which had handled applications at the Catholic Institute has now been closed. Other applications will be received by the Privatisation Unit.

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