Worker Cooperative And Wage Equality Act of 2012
Proposed by United Labour
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
14 Nov 2012
Voting closes
13 Jan 2013
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
2 changes
Rationale
These changes reduce inequality by ensuring equitable ownership and income distribution, fostering shared prosperity and economic stability for all workers.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Union Rights |
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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All enterprises must be majority worker-owned cooperatives
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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
|
Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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1
Trade Union RightsPrevious law
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
All enterprises must be majority worker-owned cooperatives
2
Minimum Wage PolicyPrevious law
High living wage
Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
Timeline
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Draft14 November 2012
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Vote Open14 November 2012
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Vote Closed13 January 2013
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Became Law13 January 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
Passed
178Yes
0No
88Not voted
266 seats
For: 178 / 266 seats (66.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 88
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom! | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela | 121 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Labour Proposer | 57 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
Passed
233Yes
0No
117Not voted
350 seats
For: 233 / 350 seats (66.6%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 117
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom! | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela | 159 | Yes | No reason given |
| United Labour Proposer | 74 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |