Labor Rights Enhancement Act of 2016
Rationale
Strengthening trade union rights fosters fair wages and safe workplaces, boosting worker power and economic fairness.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Union Rights |
Unions permitted but strikes severely limited (cooling-off periods; binding arbitration)
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Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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Trade Union RightsProposer
Party
Left Forward
Left Forward is a young, dynamic movement combining workers’ rights with bold new ideas. We fight for fair wages, equality, and inclusion while standing firmly against right-wing extremism. Together, we defend dignity, strengthen solidarity, and build a just future for all. Together, we move forward
Core pillars
Elisabeth Schwarz
Activist · Age 43
A reality TV star turned populist firebrand, Elisabeth Schwarz parlayed her fame into street-level credibility before leveraging it into a national movement that demands attention—on her terms.
Timeline
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Draft16 March 2016
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Vote Open16 March 2016
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Vote Closed15 May 2016
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Became Law15 May 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 10 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 43
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Forward Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 3 | No | No reason given |
| New National Order | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 182 / 650 seats (28.0%)
Against: 96 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 372
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Forward Proposer | 182 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 28 | No | No reason given |
| New National Order | 68 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |