Living Wage Policy Amendment of 2008
Proposed by United Proletarian Front
Failing
passing in 0 of 2 chambers
Opened
9 Jul 2008
Voting closes
7 Sep 2008
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
A 'high living wage' ensures workers can afford basic needs, reducing poverty and boosting local economies by increasing consumer spending power.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
|
High living wage
|
1
Minimum Wage PolicyPrevious law
Basic minimum wage
High living wage
Timeline
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Draft9 July 2008
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Vote Open9 July 2008
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Vote Closed7 September 2008
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Did Not Become Law7 September 2008
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Failed
4Yes
49No
16Not voted
69 seats
For: 4 / 69 seats (5.8%)
Against: 49 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 16
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 7.5%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Heartland Alliance | 18 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 16 | No | No reason given |
| Liberty and Meritocracy Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberty and Prosperity Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 15 | No | No reason given |
| United Proletarian Front Proposer | 4 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
Failed
38Yes
462No
150Not voted
650 seats
For: 38 / 650 seats (5.8%)
Against: 462 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 150
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 7.6%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Heartland Alliance | 174 | No | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance | 146 | No | No reason given |
| Liberty and Meritocracy Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Liberty and Prosperity Alliance | 0 | No | No reason given |
| National Legionary Front | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Social Democratic Union | 142 | No | No reason given |
| United Proletarian Front Proposer | 38 | Yes | No reason given |