Ep.32: Why the Maldives is not yet a workers' paradise?

Dunn Street founder Stephen Donnelly - in conjunction with Australian Labor International - was in the Maldives last week, leading workshops with the Maldives Labour and Social Democratic Party (MLSDP) and took time out to speak with two local party activists organising for change across this island nation. Stephen spoke with Mauroof Zakir - General Secretary of the Tourism Employees Association of the Maldives (TEAM) about the transition from autocratic rule following constitutional reforms in 2008, the establishment of trade unions and why the need for a Labour Party to enter the political fray at a national and local government level.In the second half of the episode, Stephen spoke with Nash Waheed who is an organiser for TEAM and on the executive of the Labour Party. She spoke about growing up in the Maldives, the challenges faced by young people and what is at stake for her homeland.Download on your fav podcast app today. The presenting sponsor of Socially Democratic is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help organise to build winning campaigns in your community, your business or organisation and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au Support the showSocially Democratic is an opinion-based political and campaign podcast that facilitates discussion on a range of topical issues. The opinions of guests are not an endorsement and do not necessarily reflect the views of the staff at Dunn Street and Socially Democratic.Access ad-free episodes and send in questions by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SociallyDemocraticIf you like the show, rate and review us on your favourite podcast app.Follow Us on Socials:Facebook (https://tr.ee/9jGIOy)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sociallydemocratic)LinkedIn (https://tr.ee/YxyYJh)X (https://x.com/SocialDemPod)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DunnStreet)The presenting sponsor of the Socially Democratic podcast is Dunn Street. For more information on how Dunn Street can help you organise to build winning campaigns in your community, business or organisation, and make the world a better place, look us up at: dunnstreet.com.au