"Freedom to Work" Policy of 2009
Rationale
In this Policy Paper, the Federalist Party outlines its economic policy, advocating for protections for workers while reducing constraints on small businesses; and allowing younger people to work apprenticeships.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | 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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| 2 | Minimum Wage Policy |
High living wage
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Basic minimum wage
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| 3 | Trade Union Rights |
Mandatory union membership for all workers (closed shop)
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Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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| 4 | Child Labour Law |
No employment of any kind until age 18
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Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
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Gig Economy & Platform Workers2
Minimum Wage Policy3
Trade Union Rights4
Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Federalist
The Federalist Party stands for people and businesses operating freely, both in Thornreach and abroad. It argues for checks on state power; free markets; democratic decision-making and individual liberty. The State should help facilitate entrepreneurship; excessive regulation is state overreach.
Core pillars
Jonathan Crawford
Activist · Age 40
A rising star in political circles, Jonathan Crawford uses his charisma and well-connected background to rally support for pragmatic yet principled change.
Timeline
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Draft8 August 2009
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Vote Open8 August 2009
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Vote Closed7 October 2009
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Became Law7 October 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 50 / 200 seats (25.0%)
Against: 45 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 105
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist Proposer | 50 | Yes | No reason given |
| Integrationist | 22 | No | No reason given |
| Justice | 8 | No | No reason given |
| Unity | 15 | No | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |