“These are children, not workers”
Youth Employment And Education Reform of 2021
Rationale
This reform gives young people greater freedom to choose their path. Not everyone is suited to academic study, while Zorat needs skilled workers in every sector. Early vocational training can reduce labor shortages, develop practical skills and create more opportunities through merit, choice and res
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | School Leaving Age |
Compulsory education/training to 18
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May leave at 14 for work/apprenticeship
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| 2 | Child Labour Law |
No employment of any kind until age 18
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Light work permitted from age 14; full employment from 16
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School Leaving Age2
Child Labour LawProposer
Party
Zorat National Renewal (ZNR)
A patriotic, futurist movement dedicated to a stronger and more sovereign Zorat. We champion youth, national identity, secure borders, merit and personal responsibility, while embracing technology, innovation and bold economic progress to build a powerful future.
Core pillars
Caroline Clark
Activist · Age 58
A disillusioned academic turned firebrand activist, Caroline Clark built her reputation as a radical policy innovator after years of writing fiery manifestos that reshaped youth movements across Zorath.
Timeline
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Draft7 December 2021
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Vote Open7 December 2021
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Vote Closed5 February 2022
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Did Not Become Law5 February 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
The People's Synod
FailedFor: 0 / 577 seats (0.0%)
Against: 577 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Reform Coalition | 0 | Yes | This is a good bill to pass |
| Liberal | 577 | No | We reject this proposal |
| Progressive Alliance Of Socialists And Democrats | 0 | No | I completely disagree. At 14, they’re still children; they’re not even ready for light work, and it’s important that they go to school until they’re 18 – or at the very least until they’re 16. |
| The Progressive Bloc | 0 | No | These are children, not workers |
| Zorat National Renewal (ZNR) Proposer | 0 | Yes | This reform gives young people greater freedom to choose their future. Not everyone is suited to academic study, while every profession is essential to Zorat’s economy. Earlier vocational training can develop practical skills, reduce labor shortages and promote merit, responsibility and independence. Education should offer different paths, not force everyone into the same one. A stronger workforce means a stronger nation. Let every citizen find where they can excel and contribute. This approach also strengthens social mobility by giving young people practical opportunities regardless of their background. It can create a more flexible, productive and competitive economy while respecting individual talents and ambitions. |
| Zorath Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | Capitalist propaganda. |
| Empty seats | 250 | Not voted |
Supreme Tribunal
FailedFor: 3 / 15 seats (20.0%)
Against: 12 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Reform Coalition | 1 | Yes | This is a good bill to pass |
| Liberal | 4 | No | We reject this proposal |
| Progressive Alliance Of Socialists And Democrats | 2 | No | I completely disagree. At 14, they’re still children; they’re not even ready for light work, and it’s important that they go to school until they’re 18 – or at the very least until they’re 16. |
| The Progressive Bloc | 4 | No | These are children, not workers |
| Zorat National Renewal (ZNR) Proposer | 2 | Yes | This reform gives young people greater freedom to choose their future. Not everyone is suited to academic study, while every profession is essential to Zorat’s economy. Earlier vocational training can develop practical skills, reduce labor shortages and promote merit, responsibility and independence. Education should offer different paths, not force everyone into the same one. A stronger workforce means a stronger nation. Let every citizen find where they can excel and contribute. This approach also strengthens social mobility by giving young people practical opportunities regardless of their background. It can create a more flexible, productive and competitive economy while respecting individual talents and ambitions. |
| Zorath Socialist Alliance | 2 | No | Capitalist propaganda. |
The Directorate
FailedFor: 0 / 348 seats (0.0%)
Against: 348 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Reform Coalition | 0 | Yes | This is a good bill to pass |
| Liberal | 348 | No | We reject this proposal |
| Progressive Alliance Of Socialists And Democrats | 0 | No | I completely disagree. At 14, they’re still children; they’re not even ready for light work, and it’s important that they go to school until they’re 18 – or at the very least until they’re 16. |
| The Progressive Bloc | 0 | No | These are children, not workers |
| Zorat National Renewal (ZNR) Proposer | 0 | Yes | This reform gives young people greater freedom to choose their future. Not everyone is suited to academic study, while every profession is essential to Zorat’s economy. Earlier vocational training can develop practical skills, reduce labor shortages and promote merit, responsibility and independence. Education should offer different paths, not force everyone into the same one. A stronger workforce means a stronger nation. Let every citizen find where they can excel and contribute. This approach also strengthens social mobility by giving young people practical opportunities regardless of their background. It can create a more flexible, productive and competitive economy while respecting individual talents and ambitions. |
| Zorath Socialist Alliance | 0 | No | Capitalist propaganda. |
President
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“I completely disagree. At 14, they’re still children; they’re not even ready for light work, and it’s important that they go to school until they’re 18 – or at the very least until they’re 16.”
“This is a good bill to pass”
“Capitalist propaganda.”
“We reject this proposal”
“This reform gives young people greater freedom to choose their future. Not everyone is suited to academic study, while every profession is essential to Zorat’s economy. Earlier vocational training can develop practical skills, reduce labor shortages and promote merit, responsibility and independence. Education should offer different paths, not force everyone into the same one. A stronger workforce means a stronger nation. Let every citizen find where they can excel and contribute. This approach also strengthens social mobility by giving young people practical opportunities regardless of their background. It can create a more flexible, productive and competitive economy while respecting individual talents and ambitions.”