“We have a middle ground on this”
Gig Worker Employee Rights Act of 2023
Rationale
Gig workers lack job security & benefits, leaving them vulnerable. Full employee status ensures fair wages, safety nets, and dignity for millions.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
The Left
A party of the people for the people. Strong hands build strong walls. No one left behind.
Core pillars
Antoine Fournier
Presidency · Age 48
Born into old money, his natural magnetism and sharp strategic mind positioned him as a rising star, though his privileged background occasionally clashed with his party’s populist rhetoric.
Timeline
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Draft6 April 2023
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Vote Open6 April 2023
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Vote Closed5 June 2023
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Did Not Become Law5 June 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 137 / 348 seats (39.4%)
Against: 185 · Abstained: 26 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative For Marianne | 35 | No | They are not employees. They are independent contractors and self-employed. |
| The Left Proposer | 68 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 62 | No | gig workers are not employees, otherwise they wouldn't be "gig" workers |
| The National Refoundation Front | 88 | No | We can't support this bill |
| The Social-Democrats | 69 | Yes | This was what we wanted to eventually chang into when our party first came with this basic protections doctrine. One step at a time. Yes! |
| Together For Marianne | 26 | Abstain | We have a middle ground on this |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 183 / 577 seats (31.7%)
Against: 353 · Abstained: 32 · Not voted: 9
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative For Marianne | 73 | No | They are not employees. They are independent contractors and self-employed. |
| The Left Proposer | 103 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 135 | No | gig workers are not employees, otherwise they wouldn't be "gig" workers |
| The National Refoundation Front | 145 | No | We can't support this bill |
| The Social-Democrats | 80 | Yes | This was what we wanted to eventually chang into when our party first came with this basic protections doctrine. One step at a time. Yes! |
| Together For Marianne | 32 | Abstain | We have a middle ground on this |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Refoundation Front | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We can't support this bill”
“They are not employees. They are independent contractors and self-employed.”
“gig workers are not employees, otherwise they wouldn't be "gig" workers”
“This was what we wanted to eventually chang into when our party first came with this basic protections doctrine. One step at a time. Yes!”