We are working on a brand new version of the game! If you want to stay informed, read our blog and register for our mailing list.
Bill: Workers Rights
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Marxist Party (BIC)
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: March 2652
Description[?]:
| This nation needs to readdress the rights of the workers. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards daily working hours.
Old value:: The government has no policy concerning daily working hours.
Current: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Proposed: Local governments regulates the daily working hours.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Current: There is a national maximum wage but local governments may enforce stricter salary caps.
Proposed: Local governments decide on salary cap laws.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Secondary strike action.
Old value:: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Current: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Proposed: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The workers' right to strike.
Old value:: All workers, except public employees, have the right to strike.
Current: All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.
Proposed: All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:19:53, October 11, 2008 CET | From |  One Nation Conservative Party | To | Debating the Workers Rights |
| Message | All these measures will cripple this nation - we urge others to vote against though I doubt they will need any persuading. |
| Date | 21:55:25, October 12, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Marxist Party (BIC) | To | Debating the Workers Rights |
| Message | Why do you people wish to hold down the working class? |
| Date | 03:37:24, October 14, 2008 CET | From |  Pnték Znkak Prta 'Bastardry' | To | Debating the Workers Rights |
| Message | "The Bastards agree with the points of local authority and are satisfied with the small concessions to achieve this." |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 189 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 211 |
| Random fact: It is forbidden to impersonate a player or Moderator. |
| Random quote: "Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed there are many rewards, if you disgrace yourself, you can always write a book." - Ronald Reagan |