“We support this legislation.”
Automation Displacement Ban And Robot Levy of 2021
Rationale
Banning displacing automation protects workers from job loss while a robot levy funds retraining and supports affected communities.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automation & the Workforce |
Permit automation with strong retraining/transition rights
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Ban automation that displaces workers; robot levy
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1
Automation & the WorkforceProposer
Party
National Front
We support National Pride, Strict Immigration Laws, Investment in Law Enforcement, Agriculture & Mining, Domestic Oil & Gas Extraction, and Limited Red & Green Tape for businesses.
Core pillars
Étienne Henry
Minister for Foreign Affairs · Age 51
Once a rousing union agitator turned political provocateur, Étienne Henry captivates audiences with his electrifying speeches, blending radical demands with sharp data-driven critiques of the status quo.
Timeline
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Draft22 August 2021
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Vote Open22 August 2021
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Vote Closed21 October 2021
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Became Law21 October 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 283 / 348 seats (81.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 65
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 35 | Yes | We at ALAYON support this legislation to protect our workers |
| Green-left Movement | 101 | Yes | The Green-Left Movement supports this bill because technological progress must not come at the expense of workers’ livelihoods and security. A robot levy can ensure companies benefiting from automation contribute to retraining, new jobs, and support for communities affected by displacement. |
| National Front Proposer | 147 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Front | 0 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 530 / 577 seats (91.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 47
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 54 | Yes | We at ALAYON support this legislation to protect our workers |
| Green-left Movement | 213 | Yes | The Green-Left Movement supports this bill because technological progress must not come at the expense of workers’ livelihoods and security. A robot levy can ensure companies benefiting from automation contribute to retraining, new jobs, and support for communities affected by displacement. |
| National Front Proposer | 231 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Front | 32 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green-left Movement | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The Green-Left Movement supports this bill because technological progress must not come at the expense of workers’ livelihoods and security. A robot levy can ensure companies benefiting from automation contribute to retraining, new jobs, and support for communities affected by displacement.”
“We at ALAYON support this legislation to protect our workers”