High Living Wage Act of 2016
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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Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
Labour Movement
We dig deep to build a future where no hand is left empty and no community is left behind.
Core pillars
Gertrud Hahn
Activist · Age 51
Gertrud Hahn’s eccentric brilliance and tireless networking have made her a bridge between academia and grassroots movements, where her idealism clashes—and sometimes complements—elite ambitions.
Timeline
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Draft24 March 2016
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Vote Open24 March 2016
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Vote Closed23 May 2016
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Did Not Become Law23 May 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 17 / 69 seats (24.6%)
Against: 29 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 9 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 13 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Patriarchal Monastic Phalanx | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 162 / 650 seats (24.9%)
Against: 374 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 114
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Democratic Reform | 58 | No | No reason given |
| Civic Coalition | 113 | Yes | No reason given |
| Labour Movement Proposer | 49 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Nationalist Coalition | 43 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 115 | No | No reason given |
| Patriarchal Monastic Phalanx | 0 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 158 | No | No reason given |