Saxenheim Workers’ Union
Voted May 22, 2023
Abstain
Workers' Rights Expansion Act of 2023
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
14 May 2023
Voting closes
13 Jul 2023
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
5 changes
Rationale
These changes strengthen workers' rights, improve well-being, and boost fair pay to tackle inequality and unsustainable work conditions: Saxenheim is a modern, wealthy and democratic country which should strive for quality over quantity, and excellence over labour cost and rights compression.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Union Rights |
Unions permitted but strikes severely limited (cooling-off periods; binding arbitration)
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Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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| 2 | Maximum Working Hours |
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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35-hour weekly maximum
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| 3 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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| 4 | Retirement Age Policy |
Retirement at 70
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Retirement at 65
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| 5 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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1
Trade Union RightsPrevious law
Unions permitted but strikes severely limited (cooling-off periods; binding arbitration)
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
2
Maximum Working HoursPrevious law
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
35-hour weekly maximum
3
Minimum Wage PolicyPrevious law
Basic minimum wage
High living wage
4
Retirement Age PolicyPrevious law
Retirement at 70
Retirement at 65
5
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersPrevious law
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
Proposer
Party
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights
ADFR is a centre-to-centre-left, social-liberal party. We advocate for an open and neutral Internet, strong privacy rights, a digital PA and an eco-social market economy. We focus on white-collar professionals and innovative companies, ensuring technology expands freedom and opportunities for all.
Core pillars
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Benjamin Huber
Activist · Age 40
17,508 social followers
Benjamin Huber, a sharp-tongued and media-savvy firebrand, uses data-driven arguments and relentless energy to challenge the status quo, channeling his working-class upbringing into political activism.
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Timeline
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Draft14 May 2023
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Vote Open14 May 2023
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Vote Closed13 July 2023
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Became Law13 July 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Bundesrat
Passed
16Yes
0No
20Abstained
33Not voted
69 seats
For: 16 / 69 seats (23.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 20 · Not voted: 33
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 16 | Yes | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 20 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 5 | Not voted |
Bundestag
Passed
155Yes
0No
187Abstained
308Not voted
650 seats
For: 155 / 650 seats (23.8%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 187 · Not voted: 308
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights Proposer | 155 | Yes | No reason given |
| Saxenheim Workers’ Union | 187 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 52 | Not voted |