Labor And Workplace Modernization Act of 2017
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
21 Nov 2017
Voting closes
20 Jan 2018
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These changes modernize labor and social policies to balance economic opportunity with worker protections while aligning with public health and demographic trends.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Basic minimum wage
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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35-hour weekly maximum
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| 3 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 60
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Retirement at 55
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| 4 | Marijuana Policy |
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
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Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
|
1
Minimum Wage PolicyPrevious law
High living wage
Basic minimum wage
2
Maximum Working HoursPrevious law
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
35-hour weekly maximum
3
Retirement Age PolicyPrevious law
Retirement at 60
Retirement at 55
4
Marijuana PolicyPrevious law
Decriminalization (≤10g civil fine; no arrest; record expungement)
Legalization (age 21; licensed retail; THC tax; roadside impairment tests)
Proposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
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Frederick Young
Activist · Age 59
18,093 social followers
A charismatic and well-connected former military officer, Frederick Young leverages his wealth and extensive network to advance the party’s agenda with both charm and strategic precision.
✨ Charismatic
🎖️ Former Military
🤝 Loyal
💰 Wealthy
🔗 Well Connected
Timeline
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Draft21 November 2017
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Vote Open21 November 2017
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Vote Closed20 January 2018
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Did Not Become Law20 January 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
20Yes
52No
28Not voted
100 seats
For: 20 / 100 seats (20.0%)
Against: 52 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 28
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 27.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Of Liberals And Democrats | 25 | No | No reason given |
| Centrist Zone | 26 | No | No reason given |
| Left Alliance Proposer | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| Right Union Of Freedom | 1 | No | No reason given |