Mandatory Union Membership Act of 2017
Rationale
Mandatory union membership ensures fair wages and worker protections by eliminating free-riders who benefit from union efforts without contributing, strengthening labor rights and economic stability for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Union Rights |
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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Mandatory union membership for all workers (closed shop)
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Trade Union RightsProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Arthur Blanc
Activist · Age 62
Once a high-flying media executive who walked away from a lucrative career to expose corporate corruption, Arthur Blanc leverages his wealth and sharp media instincts to craft compelling narratives that rally public support for progressive causes.
Timeline
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Draft13 February 2017
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Vote Open13 February 2017
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Vote Closed14 April 2017
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Became Law14 April 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 162 / 348 seats (46.6%)
Against: 92 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 94
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 27 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 43 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 50 | No | No reason given |
| People's Front For Sovereignty | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 119 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 263 / 577 seats (45.6%)
Against: 147 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 167
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 46 | No | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 60 | Yes | No reason given |
| Horizon | 101 | No | No reason given |
| People's Front For Sovereignty | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Red Front Of Charlemont | 203 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1