Employers’ organisations examined

Abstract

Employers’ organisations promoting the interests of private sector businesses and employers have existed in Malta since the 19th century. However, most such organisations have been set up in the last 40 years. Today, there are four main employers’ organisations that can be regarded as national 'peak' associations. This article examines the structure of these organisations and their situation in 2003. Malta has four national 'peak' employers' organisations - the Association of General Retailers and Traders (GRTU), Malta Employers’ Association (MEA), Malta Chamber of Commerce (COC), and Malta Federation of Industry (FOI). This article examines the structure, membership, tasks and responsibilities of these organisations, as of late 2003. Employers’ organisations promoting the interests of private sector businesses and employers have existed in Malta since the 19th century. However, most such organisations have been set up in the last 40 years. Today, there are four main employers’ organisations that can be regarded as national 'peak' associations. This article examines the structure of these organisations and their situation in 2003. [excerpt]