Decent Wage Act of 2014
Rationale
Basic minimum wage fails to cover rising living costs, pushing workers into poverty; a high living wage ensures economic dignity and reduces public welfare burdens.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
Horizon
Horizon is a forward-looking political movement built around the idea that long-term thinking should sit at the center of public decision-making. It is a broad-reaching social liberal and progressive party focusing on long-term outcomes: sustainability, economic resilience and social cohesion.
Core pillars
Romain Fontaine
Activist · Age 55
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
Timeline
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Draft26 January 2014
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Vote Open26 January 2014
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Vote Closed27 March 2014
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Did Not Become Law27 March 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 31 / 348 seats (8.9%)
Against: 57 · Abstained: 59 · Not voted: 201
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 59 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Charlemont Workers Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 57 | No | No reason given |
| Horizon Proposer | 31 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 141 / 577 seats (24.4%)
Against: 65 · Abstained: 67 · Not voted: 304
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 67 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Charlemont Workers Front | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 65 | No | No reason given |
| Horizon Proposer | 141 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Progressive Lodge | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1