Labor Rights And Wage Adjustment Act of 2013
Rationale
These changes balance worker well-being and economic growth, ensuring fair wages and stability while avoiding extreme work hours and disruptive strikes.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
Mandatory four-day work week (28 hours maximum)
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35-hour weekly maximum
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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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High living wage
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| 3 | Trade Union Rights |
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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Unions permitted but strikes severely limited (cooling-off periods; binding arbitration)
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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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Draft23 November 2013
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Vote Open29 November 2013
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Vote Closed28 January 2014
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Became Law28 January 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 208 / 350 seats (59.4%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 142
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 133 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 75 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orthodox Centro-right | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 149 / 266 seats (56.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 117
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 79 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 70 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orthodox Centro-right | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |