Living Wage Policy Modernization Act of 2012
Rationale
A high living wage ensures workers can afford basic needs, reducing poverty and boosting local economies through increased spending.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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1
Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
Labour
Labour forges paths where no one stands alone. Equal liberty in every voice a rising tide of shared strength.
Core pillars
Catherine Johnson
Activist · Age 35
A Rhodes Scholar turned think tank prodigy, Catherine’s razor-sharp policy mind and magnetic charm made her a rising star among policymakers at 23, though her refusal to play political games has already made her as many enemies as allies.
Timeline
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Draft26 September 2012
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Vote Open5 November 2012
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Vote Closed4 January 2013
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Became Law4 January 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House Of Commons
PassedFor: 54 / 240 seats (22.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 186
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Labour Union | 54 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
House Of Representatives
PassedFor: 23 / 48 seats (47.9%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 25
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Labour Union | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Proposer | 12 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 16 | Not voted |
Prime Minister
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1