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Bill: Liberal reform on the Solentian economy: second part
Details
Submitted by[?]: Utilitarian Party of Solentia
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: August 2937
Description[?]:
Further proposals to ensure a strong and liberal economy |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on a salary cap.
Old value:: The government enforces a salary cap.
Current: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Proposed: The government has no stance on a salary cap.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Secondary strike action.
Old value:: Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Current: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Proposed: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The workers' right to strike.
Old value:: All workers have the right to strike.
Current: All strikes are illegal.
Proposed: All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.
Article 4
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, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Current: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Proposed: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 21:01:09, May 11, 2010 CET | From | Utilitarian Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Liberal reform on the Solentian economy: second part |
Message | The Utilitarian Party of Solentia presents the second part of the reform. We are open to remarks and to negotiation. |
Date | 21:05:19, May 11, 2010 CET | From | Conservative Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Liberal reform on the Solentian economy: second part |
Message | The CPS will also support this half of the UPS' economic liberalization package. Solentian Minister of Finance Hank Matthews |
Date | 21:15:26, May 11, 2010 CET | From | Utilitarian Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Liberal reform on the Solentian economy: second part |
Message | Seeing enough support, the bill will now be voted. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 60 | |||
no | Total Seats: 40 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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