“While we do agree with the proposal we do not support the idea of no restrictions on foreign land purchases”
Labor And Economic Rights Overhaul of 2023
Rationale
Let us protect children, workers and vulnerable groups by bringing legislation into line with modern standards and ensuring fair working conditions, housing and economic opportunities for all. We ask the parties to bear in mind that the proposal is being tabled by the Minister for the Interior.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Child Labour Law |
Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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| 2 | Foreign Land Ownership |
Foreign purchases require government approval
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No restrictions on foreign land purchases
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| 3 | Minimum Wage Policy |
Basic minimum wage
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High living wage
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| 4 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Gig workers classified as employees with full rights (sick pay, holiday, pensions)
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Gig platforms banned; all work must be traditional employment contracts
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| 5 | Homelessness |
Mix of support and enforcement
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Shelters and support services
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Child Labour Law2
Foreign Land Ownership3
Minimum Wage Policy4
Gig Economy & Platform Workers5
HomelessnessProposer
Party
National Development
A party of discipline and progress where justice is swift and freedom unshaken. Schools rise walls of wisdom and welfare weaves a safety net of pride.
Core pillars
Rosalind Keller
Activist · Age 57
Once a fiery union organiser in her youth, Rosalind Keller spent decades fighting for workers' rights before channeling her radical energy into reshaping the party, known for her unshakable integrity and ability to mobilise both the streets and the halls of power.
Timeline
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Draft18 September 2023
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Vote Open18 September 2023
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Vote Closed17 November 2023
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Did Not Become Law17 November 2023
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
PassedFor: 349 / 200 seats (174.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development Proposer | 164 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sveria Centre | 0 | Yes | While we do agree with the proposal we do not support the idea of no restrictions on foreign land purchases |
| Sveria Socialists United | 185 | Yes | We accept the proposal by the Minister of the Interior for protecting Sverian Workers. Though we have objections to the changes in foreign land purchases being unrestricted, we are in overall agreement with the other articles, leading us to vote in favour of the National Development's proposal. |
| Workers Democratic Alliance | 0 | No | We disagree with the foreign land and age to work. |
Union Parliament
FailedFor: 235 / 700 seats (33.6%)
Against: 287 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 178
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development Proposer | 61 | Yes | No reason given |
| Sveria Centre | 79 | Yes | While we do agree with the proposal we do not support the idea of no restrictions on foreign land purchases |
| Sveria Socialists United | 95 | Yes | We accept the proposal by the Minister of the Interior for protecting Sverian Workers. Though we have objections to the changes in foreign land purchases being unrestricted, we are in overall agreement with the other articles, leading us to vote in favour of the National Development's proposal. |
| Workers Democratic Alliance | 287 | No | We disagree with the foreign land and age to work. |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We disagree with the foreign land and age to work.”
“We accept the proposal by the Minister of the Interior for protecting Sverian Workers. Though we have objections to the changes in foreign land purchases being unrestricted, we are in overall agreement with the other articles, leading us to vote in favour of the National Development's proposal.”