Maximum Wage Cap Act of 2013
Rationale
To reduce extreme income inequality and ensure fair distribution of wealth, protecting social cohesion and public trust in economic systems.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
Green-Social Union
Left - Centre Left Party fighting for the people, justice and the enviorment
Core pillars
Emilia Scholz
Activist · Age 64
Emilia Scholz spent decades as a relentless advocate for the marginalised, her fiery speeches and unshakable moral compass making her a trusted voice in crises, though her refusal to bend to political winds has cost her more than one seat at the table.
Timeline
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Draft21 March 2013
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Vote Open21 March 2013
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Vote Closed20 May 2013
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Did Not Become Law20 May 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 3 / 69 seats (4.3%)
Against: 34 · Abstained: 5 · Not voted: 27
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 5 | Abstain | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 17 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 31 / 650 seats (4.8%)
Against: 396 · Abstained: 50 · Not voted: 173
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 185 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Green-Social Union Proposer | 31 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 50 | Abstain | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 211 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |