The Union of Professional Educators (UPE) said that it has informed the authorities of State and Church schools that many teachers have been reporting a significant rise in temperatures in classrooms and workspaces for educators.

The UPE, in a statement on Wednesday said that it has ”strongly advised the authorities to ensure that classrooms and workspaces for all educators are adequately ventilated, insulated and provided with working cooling devices.”

The Union added that it is ”disappointed to note that the majority of schools in Malta and Gozo do not have air conditioning, consequently leaving educators among the very few public servants professions without suitable working conditions.”

The Union concluded by saying that it will closely monitor the situation of the coming days and, if necessary, issue directives concerning the issue to ensure that its members’ concerns are heard.”

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