Gig Worker Employee Rights Act of 2015
Rationale
Gig workers currently lack job security and benefits, leaving them vulnerable. Classifying them as employees ensures fair treatment and protects public health.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance
The Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance is a political party founded on the principles of Workers protections, Redistribution, education and Social safety nets. We strive for the end of exploitation , equality and equity and the growth of democratic socialist movement.
Core pillars
Victoria O'Connor
Activist · Age 40
A West Point graduate and former artillery officer, Victoria O'Connor traded battlefield strategy for public speaking after discovering her knack for rallying skeptical troops—though her blunt social mannerisms still betray her military roots.
Timeline
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Draft23 August 2015
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Vote Open23 August 2015
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Vote Closed22 October 2015
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Did Not Become Law22 October 2015
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 23 / 100 seats (23.0%)
Against: 26 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 51
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 11 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Modernist | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats Of Columbia | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
FailedFor: 105 / 435 seats (24.1%)
Against: 127 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 203
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 56 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Modernist | 71 | No | No reason given |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| Social Democrats Of Columbia | 35 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Modernist | 1 | No | No reason given |