New Economy Act of 2014
Rationale
In our new primarily service-based economy, and with the rise of productivity in traditional labor, the forty-hour employment week became counterproductive. Society has seen an increase in mental and physical problems, and less work hours are part of the solution. Let's change this, now!
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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35-hour weekly maximum
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Maximum Working HoursProposer
Party
Rheinland From Below
Rheinland from Below is a grassroots, anti-establishment party grounded in the belief that power must come from below. It stands for building and protecting the infrastructure and public services everyone depends on, keeping them in common ownership and working for all. Together, we build and share.
Core pillars
Wilhelm Scholz
Activist · Age 61
A passionate political activist dedicated to making a difference.
Timeline
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Draft11 February 2014
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Vote Open11 February 2014
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Vote Closed12 April 2014
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Became Law12 April 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 32 / 69 seats (46.4%)
Against: 8 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland From Below Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 8 | No | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 319 / 650 seats (49.1%)
Against: 71 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 260
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 177 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement | 115 | Yes | No reason given |
| Rheinland From Below Proposer | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 71 | No | No reason given |