Workplace Policy Modernization Act of 2010
Rationale
To boost workforce flexibility and sustainability, this bill extends working hours to 48/week and raises retirement to 60, ensuring economic stability and growth while maintaining reasonable protections and retirement security.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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48-hour weekly maximum
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| 2 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 55
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Retirement at 60
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Retirement Age PolicyProposer
Party
Liberal Meritocratic Alliance
A centrist, technocratic party. We are building a nation of open minds and markets free of coercion, communalism and superstition, where individuals rise by merit and competition fuels growth.
Core pillars
Wolfgang Schröder
Activist · Age 68
Wolfgang Schröder, a fiery and charismatic idealist, combines youthful passion with rigorous analysis to inspire radical change, making him a dynamic force for educational reform and individual freedom.
Timeline
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Draft25 February 2010
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Vote Open19 April 2010
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Vote Closed18 June 2010
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Became Law18 June 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 21 / 69 seats (30.4%)
Against: 19 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 29
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Communists Of Rheinland | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 2 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 5 | Yes | No reason given |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 175 / 650 seats (26.9%)
Against: 149 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 326
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Ground | 134 | No | No reason given |
| Communists Of Rheinland | 11 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Meritocratic Alliance Proposer | 116 | Yes | No reason given |
| Socialist Rheinland | 15 | No | No reason given |
| The Christian Democrats | 48 | Yes | No reason given |