Since its foundation in 1919 the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has grown both in its stature as an organization at the national level and in its membership strength.

The Union started with just over 600 members and today the MUT is over 9000 strong, representing all grades of teachers in the public and private sectors from Kindergarten to University.

Over the years the MUT developed its dual role of a strong and effective trade union and an experienced professional educational organization.

The MUT owes its origin to the developments following 7 June 1919 riots which were sparked by the misery in which the Maltese workers were living at the time.

Over 500 teachers from various towns and villages around Malta responded to Antonio Galea's call and converged on the Floriana Primary School for a special foundation meeting held on 22 November 1919.

The meeting was addressed by two of Antonio Galea's staunchest supporters, Joseph Giordano and Rogantino Cachia who were elected as the MUT's first President and first Secretary respectively.

In 1974 the MUT negotiated another Reorganization Agreement but the Union's greatest achievement was registered in 1988 through the enactment of the Education Act by which teaching was given official recognition as a profession.

The confederation immediately started contributing on a national scale when it was involved in discussions with the Maltese Government and other Unions on a way forward to reach an agreement on the social pact.