Worker and Housing Protections Act of 2011
Rationale
These changes protect young workers, ensure fair wages, and provide stable housing, creating a stronger, more equitable society.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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No employment of any kind until age 18
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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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| 3 | housing_policy |
moderate_subsidies
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mass_social_housing
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Child Labour Law2
Minimum Wage Policy3
housing_policyProposer
Party
United Socialist Labor
A far-left Socialist and Communist party dedicated to building Socialism, establishing the government of the proletariat and spreading liberation across the world.
Core pillars
Gisela Becker
Activist · Age 69
Gisela Becker operates in the shadows, her eccentric methods and vast network of connections making her an invaluable but enigmatic figure in the struggle for workers' rights.
Timeline
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Draft25 March 2011
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Vote Open25 March 2011
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Vote Closed24 May 2011
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Did Not Become Law24 May 2011
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 8 / 69 seats (11.6%)
Against: 13 · Abstained: 31 · Not voted: 17
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 31 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 13 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
PassedFor: 121 / 650 seats (18.6%)
Against: 89 · Abstained: 286 · Not voted: 154
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 286 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 89 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 121 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |