Time for Life Reform of 2011

Proposed by Left Forward · fronted by Brigitte Weber

Opened

8 Dec 2011

Voting closes

6 Feb 2012

Chambers

2 legislatures

Articles

1 change

Rationale

Reducing the workweek to 35 hours ensures fairer distribution of productivity gains. It improves work-life balance, health, and well-being while creating jobs. This reform gives workers back their time and strengthens social justice in a modern economy.

Proposed Changes

	Law	Previous		Proposed
1	Maximum Working Hours	40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls		35-hour weekly maximum

1

Maximum Working Hours

Previous law

40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls

35-hour weekly maximum

Proposer

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

Brigitte Weber

Activist · Age 38

35,601 social followers

At 25, Brigitte Weber’s sharp mind and effortless charm turned her student protests into viral media moments, blending data-driven strategy with the raw energy of a generation demanding change.

🔬 Analytical ✨ Charismatic 📺 Media Savvy 🔨 Working Class Background

Timeline

Draft

8 December 2011
Vote Open

8 December 2011
Vote Closed

6 February 2012
Became Law

6 February 2012

Vote tally

Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.

Bundesrat

Passed

32Yes 0No 37Not voted 69 seats

For: 32 / 69 seats (46.4%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 37

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	21	Yes	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	10	Yes	No reason given
Green Horizon	1	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	0	Yes	No reason given
People's Socialist National Front	0	Yes	No reason given
Progressive Alliance	0	Yes	No reason given
United Socialist Labor	0	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	5	Not voted

Bundestag

Passed

316Yes 0No 334Not voted 650 seats

For: 316 / 650 seats (48.6%)

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 334

50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	192	Yes	No reason given
Citizen's Trust First	66	Yes	No reason given
Green Horizon	11	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	47	Yes	No reason given
People's Socialist National Front	0	Yes	No reason given
Progressive Alliance	0	Yes	No reason given
United Socialist Labor	0	Yes	No reason given
Empty seats	52	Not voted

Voting record

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