Minium Wage Expansion Act of 2013
Rationale
A high living wage ensures workers can afford basic needs, reducing poverty and boosting local economies through increased spending.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
Party
People's Democratic Alliance
The People's Democratic Alliance forges a future where workers thrive under justice and conscience reigns supreme
Core pillars
Thomas Neumann
Activist · Age 66
A self-taught economist with a working-class upbringing, Thomas Neumann spent decades quietly shaping policy before emerging as a behind-the-scenes strategist whose razor-sharp speeches could electrify even the most skeptical audiences.
Timeline
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Draft30 November 2013
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Vote Open30 November 2013
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Vote Closed29 January 2014
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Did Not Become Law29 January 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 17 / 69 seats (24.6%)
Against: 34 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 18
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 24 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 3 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 10 | No | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance Proposer | 7 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 218 / 650 seats (33.5%)
Against: 298 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 134
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 168 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward | 108 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 44 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 130 | No | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance Proposer | 66 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |