Worker Rights and Animal Welfare Act of 2009
Failing
in the Parliament
Opened
11 Jun 2009
Voting closes
Withdrawn 17 Jun 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
This bill ensures fair wages and protections for gig workers, reduces worker exploitation with stricter overtime rules, and removes costly animal welfare laws to boost economic growth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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| 3 | Animal Welfare Standards |
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
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No animal welfare laws whatsoever
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1
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersPrevious law
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
2
Maximum Working HoursPrevious law
48-hour weekly maximum
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
3
Animal Welfare StandardsPrevious law
Regulated farming standards and anti-cruelty laws
No animal welfare laws whatsoever
Proposer
Party
Left Alliance
A future where labor is honored, justice is shared, and no one is left behind.
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Daniel O'Connor
Activist · Age 71
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A policy wonk with a rebellious streak, Daniel O'Connor blends academic precision with a fiery passion for reform, driven by both intellectual conviction and political ambition.
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Timeline
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Draft11 June 2009
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Vote Open11 June 2009
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Withdrawn17 June 2009
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Never Became Law17 June 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Parliament
Failed
0Yes
0No
100Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |