Workers Act of 2014
Rationale
These changes protect children from exploitation and ensure fair wages support workers' basic needs.
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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Child Labour Law2
Minimum Wage PolicyProposer
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
Hans Vogel
Activist · Age 68
A self-made millionaire turned firebrand orator, Hans Vogel uses his inherited fortune and media connections to fund bold campaigns and outmaneuver establishment opponents with theatrical stunts.
Timeline
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Draft9 April 2014
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Vote Open9 April 2014
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Vote Closed8 June 2014
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Did Not Become Law8 June 2014
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
FailedFor: 15 / 69 seats (21.7%)
Against: 48 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 6
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 23 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 6 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 3 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 5 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 11 | No | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 6 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
FailedFor: 174 / 650 seats (26.8%)
Against: 366 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 110
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights | 160 | No | No reason given |
| Conservative Democracy | 41 | No | No reason given |
| Green Horizon | 25 | No | No reason given |
| Left Forward Proposer | 110 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Union | 42 | No | No reason given |
| National Humanist Platform | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| New National Order | 98 | No | No reason given |
| People's Democratic Alliance | 64 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |