Labor Rights And Wage Reform Act of 2013
Rationale
These changes modernize labor standards to improve work-life balance, strengthen worker rights, and ensure fair pay in today’s economy.
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 | Trade Union Rights |
All enterprises must be majority worker-owned cooperatives
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Mandatory union membership for all workers (closed shop)
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| 3 | 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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Maximum Working Hours2
Trade Union Rights3
Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
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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Draft31 March 2013
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Vote Open31 March 2013
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Vote Closed30 May 2013
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Did Not Become Law30 May 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
FailedFor: 47 / 350 seats (13.4%)
Against: 86 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 217
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 47 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 86 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
FailedFor: 27 / 266 seats (10.2%)
Against: 63 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 176
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 63 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |