Workweek Reform And Overtime Controls Act of 2012
Rationale
Reducing the weekly maximum to 40 hours improves worker well-being and public health by preventing chronic exhaustion and burnout. It also boosts productivity and encourages hiring additional workers, thus reducing unemployment.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
Democratic Union
The Democratic Union forges a future where every voice rises and every path leads forward with strength in unity and light in progress
Core pillars
Henri Dubois
Activist · Age 56
A former factory worker turned union strategist, his sharp analytical mind and ruthless efficiency transformed labor disputes into political victories, often leveraging media to expose systemic exploitation.
Timeline
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Draft11 September 2012
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Vote Open11 September 2012
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Vote Closed10 November 2012
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Became Law10 November 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 59 / 348 seats (17.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 289
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 10 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 41 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Union Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 100 / 577 seats (17.3%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 477
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Christian Distributists | 58 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Union Proposer | 26 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1