A 'High living wage' ensures workers can afford essentials, reducing poverty and boosting local economies through increased spending.
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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Party
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.
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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.
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 87 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communist Congress | 0 | Yes | Workers have the right to have proper wages. |
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 79 | No | Wages should be determined primarily by labour-market conditions rather than by imposing excessively high statutory wage requirements. A high mandated living wage may increase business costs, discourage hiring, accelerate automation, and place particular pressure on small businesses. Government should instead focus on reducing the cost of living, supporting employment and creating conditions for wages to rise sustainably through economic growth. |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 8 | No | A higher minimum wage will end up costing job growth |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialism Alliance Of Columbia | 0 | No | Workers deserve strong wages, but a single high statutory living wage may be too blunt an instrument for addressing inequality and living costs. If imposed too aggressively, it can place disproportionate pressure on small businesses and reduce employment opportunities for lower-skilled workers. A better approach is a broader package of wage growth, targeted social support, affordable housing and lower essential living costs. |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
For: 163 / 435 seats (37.5%)
Against: 194 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 78
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Communist Congress | 63 | Yes | Workers have the right to have proper wages. |
| Conservative Alliance Of Columbia (CAC) | 39 | No | Wages should be determined primarily by labour-market conditions rather than by imposing excessively high statutory wage requirements. A high mandated living wage may increase business costs, discourage hiring, accelerate automation, and place particular pressure on small businesses. Government should instead focus on reducing the cost of living, supporting employment and creating conditions for wages to rise sustainably through economic growth. |
| Free Citizens Alliance | 63 | No | A higher minimum wage will end up costing job growth |
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 100 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialism Alliance Of Columbia | 92 | No | Workers deserve strong wages, but a single high statutory living wage may be too blunt an instrument for addressing inequality and living costs. If imposed too aggressively, it can place disproportionate pressure on small businesses and reduce employment opportunities for lower-skilled workers. A better approach is a broader package of wage growth, targeted social support, affordable housing and lower essential living costs. |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
For: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoples Columbian Socialist Alliance Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“A higher minimum wage will end up costing job growth”
“Workers deserve strong wages, but a single high statutory living wage may be too blunt an instrument for addressing inequality and living costs. If imposed too aggressively, it can place disproportionate pressure on small businesses and reduce employment opportunities for lower-skilled workers. A better approach is a broader package of wage growth, targeted social support, affordable housing and lower essential living costs.”
“Workers have the right to have proper wages.”
“Wages should be determined primarily by labour-market conditions rather than by imposing excessively high statutory wage requirements. A high mandated living wage may increase business costs, discourage hiring, accelerate automation, and place particular pressure on small businesses. Government should instead focus on reducing the cost of living, supporting employment and creating conditions for wages to rise sustainably through economic growth.”
“Strategic industries should remain open to private investment and competition rather than being transferred into government ownership. Public ownership risks reducing efficiency, weakening competition, increasing political interference, and placing unnecessary financial burdens on taxpayers. The government should regulate essential industries effectively while allowing private enterprise to drive investment, innovation and growth.”