Employees of independent institutions are now being forced to sacrifice rights of others: TEAM President

Adam Saleem, President of the Maldives Tourism Employees Association (TEAM), has stated that employees of independent institutions are currently facing job insecurity and are being forced to compromise the rights of others.

Speaking during RaajjeTV’s special Independence Day coverage, Saleem emphasized that the sincerity of individuals appointed to independent institutions is paramount to strengthening institutional functions and ensuring the protection of workers' rights.

Saleem stated that the involvement of sincere individuals in collective efforts serves as a significant solution to addressing various challenges.

Furthermore, he stated that the independence of independent institutions is being called into question, as the current system allows the President to appoint his preferred candidates from names submitted to the People's Majlis. Saleem specifically noted that public confidence is declining in key oversight bodies, such as the Elections Commission, the Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Auditor General's Office.

Reflecting on the performance of state institutions, Saleem stated that employees working within independent bodies are currently operating under a climate of job insecurity.

He stated that individuals are sacrificing the rights of others to protect their own jobs, resulting in significant detriment to the workforce.

If we wish to become independent workers, the first step is to believe in ourselves and commit to achieving that independence with true sincerity.

Adam Saleem

Saleem stated that workers must unite through unions to overcome such challenges. He further noted that collective efforts would lead to positive outcomes.