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Bill: Workers' Strikes Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Union of Democratic Socialists
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: February 2432
Description[?]:
While employees should have the protection of the law to avoid being sacked if they go on strike, any strikes must be approved by a majority of trade union members in a ballot. This will make both trade unions and employers more accountable for their actions. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Current: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Proposed: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Trade union strike ballots.
Old value:: Trade unions are not required by law to hold a ballot before striking.
Current: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Proposed: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 09:30:24, July 18, 2007 CET | From | Union of Democratic Socialists | To | Debating the Workers' Strikes Bill |
Message | Any thoughts, my fellow politicians? |
Date | 22:53:31, July 18, 2007 CET | From | United Democrats of Jakania | To | Debating the Workers' Strikes Bill |
Message | I guess I support article two..article one no, I would probably support it if it read "Government approval is needed". |
Date | 22:14:07, July 19, 2007 CET | From | Union of Democratic Socialists | To | Debating the Workers' Strikes Bill |
Message | It's a step in the right direction though, yes? |
Date | 08:03:58, July 20, 2007 CET | From | United Democrats of Jakania | To | Debating the Workers' Strikes Bill |
Message | It's better, much better, and seeing as it is much better, I offer my support |
Date | 10:38:28, July 20, 2007 CET | From | Union of Democratic Socialists | To | Debating the Workers' Strikes Bill |
Message | Thank you. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||
yes | Total Seats: 97 | ||
no | Total Seats: 83 | ||
abstain | Total Seats: 70 |
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