Labor Rights and Protections Act of 2009
Passing
in the National Assembly
Opened
9 Jun 2009
Voting closes
8 Aug 2009
Chambers
1 legislature
Articles
3 changes
Rationale
Protects young workers by banning child labor, ensures fair hours with overtime limits, and strengthens worker rights through union solidarity.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Maximum Working Hours |
48-hour weekly maximum
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40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
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| 3 | Trade Union Rights |
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
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Mandatory union membership for all workers (closed shop)
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1
Child Labour LawPrevious law
Employment permitted from age 16 with restrictions; no work under 16
No employment of any kind until age 18
2
Maximum Working HoursPrevious law
48-hour weekly maximum
40-hour weekly maximum with overtime controls
3
Trade Union RightsPrevious law
Full collective bargaining and strike rights
Mandatory union membership for all workers (closed shop)
Proposer
Party
Unity
A nation forged in labor and tempered by strength.
Core pillars
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Sarah Townsend
Activist · Age 41
999 social followers
A digital-native strategist with a knack for shaping narratives, Sarah Townsend leverages media savvy and pragmatic focus to amplify the party’s message, remaining fiercely loyal to its core principles.
🤝 Loyal
📺 Media Savvy
⚖️ Pragmatist
Timeline
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Draft9 June 2009
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Vote Open9 June 2009
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Vote Closed8 August 2009
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Became Law8 August 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
Passed
57Yes
0No
143Not voted
200 seats
For: 57 / 200 seats (28.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 143
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Integrationist | 9 | Yes | No reason given |
| Justice | 48 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |