Labor And Economic Reforms Act of 2013
Rationale
These reforms modernize labor rights, promote fair wages, and protect national housing while balancing economic flexibility and worker equity.
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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| 4 | Foreign Land Ownership |
Foreign ownership limited to commercial property only; residential banned
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Foreign purchases require government approval
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Maximum Working Hours2
Trade Union Rights3
Minimum Wage Policy4
Foreign Land OwnershipProposer
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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Draft11 May 2013
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Vote Open4 June 2013
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Vote Closed3 August 2013
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Became Law3 August 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Congress of Deputies
PassedFor: 177 / 350 seats (50.6%)
Against: 86 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 87
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition For Progress | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 47 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 130 | Yes | No reason given |
| Organisation For The Restoration Of Cordova | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 86 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 38 | Not voted |
Senado
PassedFor: 138 / 266 seats (51.9%)
Against: 63 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 65
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition For Progress | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Democratic Alliance Proposer | 27 | Yes | No reason given |
| Orange Democratic Movement (odm) | 111 | Yes | No reason given |
| Organisation For The Restoration Of Cordova | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Unity And Prosperity | 63 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 29 | Not voted |