Labor Reform Act of 2011
Rationale
These reforms reduce labor costs, boost competitiveness, and empower workers to negotiate flexible terms, fostering economic growth and innovation.
Lower costs = more jobs and higher wages.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 55
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Retirement at 70
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| 2 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
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No state parental leave
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| 3 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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No minimum wage
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| 4 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Platform workers are independent contractors; no protections required
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Retirement Age Policy2
Parental Leave Policy3
Minimum Wage Policy4
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
National Libertarian
The state is the enemy, prosperity awaits only if we are free to chase it.
Core pillars
Michael Clark
Activist · Age 56
A sharp-tongued former entrepreneur turned political strategist, Michael Clark leverages his analytical mind and media savvy to craft compelling narratives that advance the cause of free markets and personal responsibility.
Timeline
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Draft6 February 2011
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Vote Open6 February 2011
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Vote Closed7 April 2011
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Did Not Become Law7 April 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 14 / 435 seats (3.2%)
Against: 245 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 176
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 137 | No | No reason given |
| Freedom | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green Social Union | 108 | No | No reason given |
| National Libertarian Proposer | 14 | Yes | No reason given |
Senate
FailedFor: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 68 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 32
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 52 | No | No reason given |
| Freedom | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green Social Union | 16 | No | No reason given |
| National Libertarian Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 6 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 1 | No | No reason given |