“We support this legislation”
Maximum Working Hours Adjustment of 2022
Rationale
Increasing the weekly maximum to 40 hours with overtime controls better balances worker well-being and economic productivity for sustainable growth.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
35-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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1
Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
ALAYON
ALAYON builds a future where order and opportunity rise together, forging a nation of strength and vision.
Core pillars
Léo Girard
Chancellor of the exchequer · Age 47
Léo Girard, a fiery orator with a working-class upbringing, uses his street-smart instincts and idealistic vision to rally crowds and challenge the status quo with passionate, principled speeches.
Timeline
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Draft11 September 2022
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Vote Open11 September 2022
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Vote Closed10 November 2022
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Did Not Become Law10 November 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 166 / 348 seats (47.7%)
Against: 171 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 11
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 20 | Yes | No reason given |
| Blue Labour | 46 | No | We dont support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 0 | Yes | Work more to earn more |
| Green-left Movement | 71 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes raising the maximum working week to 40 hours because longer working hours can undermine workers’ health, family life, and quality of life. A 35-hour maximum promotes a healthier work-life balance while supporting productivity and fair working conditions. |
| National Front | 146 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| Progressive Front | 54 | No | We strongly oppose this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 273 / 577 seats (47.3%)
Against: 283 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 21
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 36 | Yes | No reason given |
| Blue Labour | 85 | No | We dont support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 49 | Yes | Work more to earn more |
| Green-left Movement | 131 | No | The Green-Left Movement opposes raising the maximum working week to 40 hours because longer working hours can undermine workers’ health, family life, and quality of life. A 35-hour maximum promotes a healthier work-life balance while supporting productivity and fair working conditions. |
| National Front | 188 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| Progressive Front | 67 | No | We strongly oppose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Front | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We strongly oppose this legislation.”
“Work more to earn more”
“The Green-Left Movement opposes raising the maximum working week to 40 hours because longer working hours can undermine workers’ health, family life, and quality of life. A 35-hour maximum promotes a healthier work-life balance while supporting productivity and fair working conditions.”
“We dont support the proposal”