Reduction Of Weekly Working Hours of 2016
Rationale
As of the Statment from the Alliance, this is our compromise to get the work week reduction passed.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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35-hour weekly maximum
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Maximum Working HoursProposer
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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Draft6 January 2016
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Vote Open6 January 2016
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Vote Closed6 March 2016
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Became Law6 March 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
PassedFor: 37 / 69 seats (53.6%)
Against: 21 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 11
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 21 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 14 | No | No reason given |
| New National Order | 7 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 392 / 650 seats (60.3%)
Against: 159 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 99
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 210 | Yes | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 182 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 91 | No | No reason given |
| New National Order | 68 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |