Ban On Gig Platforms Act of 2016
Rationale
Gig platforms exploit loopholes to deny workers basic rights; banning them ensures fair pay, safety and stable incomes for all.
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 platforms banned; all work must be traditional employment contracts
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Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
The Left Socialist Movement
The Left Socialist Movement fights for a fair society where workers own the wealth they create, free from the chains they have been forced to wear by the capitalists.
Core pillars
Gerald Palmer
Activist · Age 38
A working-class firebrand with a knack for viral stunts, Gerald Palmer went from factory floor to front-page headlines as a loyal but eccentric street-level agitator whose unorthodox tactics keep the party’s message fresh and confrontational.
Timeline
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Draft2 September 2016
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Vote Open2 September 2016
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Vote Closed1 November 2016
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Became Law1 November 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House Of Commons
PassedFor: 65 / 240 seats (27.1%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 175
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Socialist Movement Proposer | 65 | Yes | No reason given |
House Of Representatives
PassedFor: 13 / 48 seats (27.1%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 35
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Left Socialist Movement Proposer | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 16 | Not voted |
Prime Minister
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1