Labor Standards Reform Bill of 2017
Rationale
These changes modernize labor policy to balance worker protection with economic flexibility, supporting job growth while maintaining fair standards.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Basic minimum wage
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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48-hour weekly maximum
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Minimum Wage Policy2
Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
New Peoples’ Alliance
A movement for hard work and clear borders. We build futures without apology and guard tradition with unshaken hands.
Core pillars
Carmen Alonso
Activist · Age 49
A seasoned media strategist with a working-class upbringing, she built her reputation by turning bad press into advantages and focusing on policies that deliver real results.
Timeline
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Draft15 December 2017
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Vote Open20 August 2024
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Vote Closed20 August 2024
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Did Not Become Law20 August 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Congress
FailedFor: 0 / 300 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 300
President of the Republic
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1