The GWU’s Professionals, Finance and Services Section is asking the government to withhold a tender for the provision of security services at the Cottonera Sports Complex and the Tal Qroqq National Pool.

The call for tenders was issued by the Malta Sports Council and the contract is reportedly to be awarded to Executive Security Services for the rate of €5.58 per hour and €5.53 per hour respectively, inclusive of VAT. Once VAT is removed, the hourly rate does not allow the employment of security guards according to the national minimum wage with the minimum benefits of employment including leave, sick leave and statutory bonuses, the union said.

"This is once again an example of the government sponsoring illegal or illicit employment practises when it is supposed to do the opposite and promote better employment conditions," the union said.

"It is apparent that Government is taking little interest in this mission."

 

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