Workplace Rights And Standards Reform of 2013
Rationale
These changes modernize labor standards to improve worker well-being, economic fairness, and collective bargaining power while addressing wage stagnation and overwork.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
35-hour weekly maximum
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35-hour weekly maximum
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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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High living wage
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| 3 | Trade Union Rights |
Mandatory union membership for all workers (closed shop)
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Mandatory union membership for all workers (closed shop)
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Maximum Working Hours2
Minimum Wage Policy3
Trade Union RightsProposer
Party
Democratic Alliance
The Democratic Alliance forges a nation of bold builders where liberty and opportunity meet the forge of progress.
Core pillars
Martín Vega
Activist · Age 34
Raised in a factory town where wages were a daily debate, Martín Vega turned local grievances into viral campaigns, blending raw idealism with a media savvy that makes him the party’s most electrifying young voice.
Timeline
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Draft26 June 2013
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Vote Open20 July 2013
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Vote Closed18 September 2013
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Became Law18 September 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 138 / 350 seats (39.4%)
Against: 65 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 147
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 109 | Yes | No reason given |
| Organisation For The Restoration Of Cordova | 29 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 65 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 107 / 266 seats (40.2%)
Against: 40 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 119
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 79 | Yes | No reason given |
| Organisation For The Restoration Of Cordova | 28 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 40 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |