Worker Ownership and Wage Equity Act of 2010
Rationale
Worker cooperatives and wage caps reduce inequality, empower employees, and ensure fairer distribution of wealth for broader economic stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Trade Union Rights |
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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All enterprises must be majority worker-owned cooperatives
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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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Maximum wage cap (no one may earn more than 10x the lowest-paid worker)
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Trade Union Rights2
Minimum Wage 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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Draft18 September 2010
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Vote Open18 October 2010
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Vote Closed17 December 2010
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Did Not Become Law17 December 2010
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 0 / 69 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 69
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Democrats | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 0 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 0 / 650 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 650
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Democrats | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Citizen's Trust First | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Heritage | 0 | No | No reason given |
| United Socialist Labor Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |