Trade unions in Maldives
National organization(s)Maldives Trade Union Congress
Regulatory authorityLabour Relations Authority
Primary legislationEmployment Act (2/2008)
International Labour Organization
Maldives is a member of the ILO
Convention ratification
Freedom of Association4 January 2013
Right to Organise4 January 2013

Until 2008 trade unions were not allowed in the Maldives, however with the passing of the Employment Act (2008) and the ratification of a new constitution, trade union rights (including the right to strike) were formalised. The changes in the legal structure were the result of the labour movements involvement in the democratic struggles for change in the formerly single-party ruled state.

During 2008 the Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM) emerged as possibly the first trade union in the country.

Maldives has applied to be a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and has officially accepted the obligations of the Constitution of the ILO.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Maldives formally accepts the ILO obligations" Miadhu News, 4 December 2008 "Maldives formally accepts the ILO obligations". Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2009-02-04.



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