Labor Rights Reform of 2017
Rationale
These changes aim to reduce overwork, protect children of the working class, and ensure fair labor conditions by modernizing outdated laws to prioritize worker health and stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Maximum Working Hours |
35-hour weekly maximum
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Mandatory four-day work week (28 hours maximum)
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| 2 | 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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| 3 | Gig Economy & Platform Workers |
Basic protections (minimum pay, accident insurance) for gig workers
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Gig platforms banned; all work must be traditional employment contracts
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Maximum Working Hours2
Child Labour Law3
Gig Economy & Platform WorkersProposer
Party
Communist Workers' Alliance
A party of workers standing against exploitation with demanding justice for the earth and all who live upon it.
Core pillars
Douglas Holloway
Activist · Age 71
A charismatic firebrand with a gift for rallying crowds, Douglas Holloway rose from obscurity to become a powerful voice for change, his impassioned speeches inspiring hope in even the most disillusioned.
Timeline
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Draft30 November 2017
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Vote Open30 November 2017
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Vote Closed29 January 2018
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Did Not Become Law29 January 2018
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
FailedFor: 0 / 200 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 200
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Workers' Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |