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Workers' Rights And Consumer Protection Act of 2020
Rationale
Modern workers need stronger protections, fair wages, and safer conditions to combat exploitation and ensure dignity, health, and economic security for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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35-hour weekly maximum
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| 2 | Consumer Protection |
Statutory refund/replace for faulty goods within a set period; basic safety standards
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Multi-year warranties, no-quibble refunds for faulty goods, enforced safety standards
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| 3 | Right to Strike |
Protected with a lawful ballot
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Unrestricted right to strike, incl. solidarity action
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| 4 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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| 5 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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Maximum Working Hours2
Consumer Protection3
Right to Strike4
Child Labour Law5
Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
United Left Of Belvaria
The United Left of Belvaria stands for democratic socialism, economic justice and strong public services. We fight against inequality, corporate influence and poverty, putting people before profit and building a Belvaria that works for everyone.
Core pillars
Wilhelm Richter
Candidate for President · Age 43
A former factory worker turned fiery orator, Wilhelm Richter’s working-class roots and media savvy have made him a compelling voice for the people, though his eccentric antics often keep the establishment guessing.
Timeline
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Draft3 March 2020
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Vote Open3 March 2020
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Vote Closed2 May 2020
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Became Law2 May 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Federal Council
PassedFor: 70 / 70 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Liberal Congress | 32 | Yes | h s |
| Red Green Labor Alliance | 0 | Yes | We support this proposal |
| United Left Of Belvaria Proposer | 38 | Yes | No reason given |
National Parliament
PassedFor: 500 / 500 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Liberal Congress | 265 | Yes | h s |
| Red Green Labor Alliance | 0 | Yes | We support this proposal |
| United Left Of Belvaria Proposer | 235 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 73 | Not voted |
Federal Chancellor
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Left Of Belvaria Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
President
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Left Of Belvaria Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We support this proposal”