New Collective Agreement for Casa Leone

A new collective agreement has been signed between Casa Leone XIII, a Church Home for the Elderly, and the Professionals and Services Employees Union (PSEU). The agreement, covering the period 2015-2019, was signed by Mr Michael Pace Ross, Administrative Secretary of the Archdiocese of Malta, and by Mr Karmenu Vella, President of PSEU.

The agreement provides for better work conditions for all grades, especially lower grades, including higher salaries backdated to January, shift allowances and service awards in recognition for long service.

Negotiations were led by Mr Pace Ross on behalf of the Church Home and by Mr Vella on behalf of the PSEU. The collective agreement was approved by the Diocesan Finance Committee, presided over by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna.