“Citizens should have both a right to join a union and the right to not join one. The government should not force this decision.”
Market Freedom Act of 2020
Rationale
We must extend the legislation proposed by the MLA
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Platform workers are independent contractors; no protections required
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| 2 | Banking & Financial Regulation |
Light-touch regulation
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Deregulated financial centre
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| 3 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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No minimum wage
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| 4 | Public Ownership of Key Industries |
Private, with strong regulation
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Full privatisation, market discipline
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| 5 | Trade Union Rights |
Unions permitted but strikes severely limited (cooling-off periods; binding arbitration)
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Trade unions illegal; organizers face imprisonment
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Gig Economy & Platform Workers2
Banking & Financial Regulation3
Minimum Wage Policy4
Public Ownership of Key Industries5
Trade Union RightsProposer
Party
The National Refoundation Front
The National Refoundation Front is the bold voice of a new era. We stand for uncompromising national sovereignty, strict border security, and a dynamic free-market economy. By restoring our foundational values and unleashing our true potential, we are building a stronger future.
Core pillars
Caroline Chevalier
Activist · Age 48
Caroline Chevalier parlayed a short-lived acting career into a cult-like following as a media-savvy provocateur, using her celebrity to turn policy debates into viral spectacles—and her loyalty to the leadership into an unshakable power base.
Timeline
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Draft12 November 2020
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Vote Open12 November 2020
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Vote Closed11 January 2021
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Did Not Become Law11 January 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
FailedFor: 135 / 348 seats (38.8%)
Against: 145 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 68
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greens Of Marianne | 86 | No | We can never support the outlawing of trade unions. |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 59 | No | Citizens should have both a right to join a union and the right to not join one. The government should not force this decision. |
| The National Refoundation Front Proposer | 135 | Yes | No reason given |
National Assembly
FailedFor: 259 / 577 seats (44.9%)
Against: 296 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 22
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greens Of Marianne | 183 | No | We can never support the outlawing of trade unions. |
| The Marianne Liberty Alliance | 113 | No | Citizens should have both a right to join a union and the right to not join one. The government should not force this decision. |
| The National Refoundation Front Proposer | 259 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 218 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Refoundation Front Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We can never support the outlawing of trade unions.”