Worker Economic Democracy Act of 2012
Proposed by United Labour
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
19 Oct 2012
Voting closes
18 Dec 2012
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
4 changes
Rationale
These reforms reduce inequality, ensure fair work-life balance, and strengthen democracy by empowering workers and making citizenship more inclusive for long-term residents.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 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
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Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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| 3 | Maximum Working Hours |
35-hour weekly maximum
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Mandatory four-day work week (28 hours maximum)
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| 4 | Citizenship Requirements |
Citizenship by blood only (jus sanguinis); 15-year residency for naturalisation
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Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
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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)
3
Maximum Working HoursPrevious law
35-hour weekly maximum
Mandatory four-day work week (28 hours maximum)
4
Citizenship RequirementsPrevious law
Citizenship by blood only (jus sanguinis); 15-year residency for naturalisation
Citizenship by birth on national soil and naturalisation after 5 years' residency
Timeline
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Draft19 October 2012
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Vote Open19 October 2012
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Vote Closed18 December 2012
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Did Not Become Law18 December 2012
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senado
Failed
57Yes
121No
88Not voted
266 seats
For: 57 / 266 seats (21.4%)
Against: 121 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 88
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 32.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela | 121 | No | No reason given |
| United Labour Proposer | 57 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 54 | Not voted |
Congress of Deputies
Failed
74Yes
159No
117Not voted
350 seats
For: 74 / 350 seats (21.1%)
Against: 159 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 117
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 31.8%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Alliance Of Costavela | 159 | No | No reason given |
| United Labour Proposer | 74 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 80 | Not voted |