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Bill: United Voice Initiatives: Economics & Industrial Relations
Details
Submitted by[?]: Rutanian Republican Party
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: December 3622
Description[?]:
This UVI pamphlet has been disseminating throughout the Rutanian population for some time now. Proposing a series of changes to national legislation, this pamphlet has finally come to mainstream attention and is being addressed formally by the parties of the nation. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 0
Current: 20
Proposed: 2
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Current: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Proposed: The government subsidises agriculture based on market demand for the crop being grown.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries.
Current: Certain industries are owned by the state, all others are under private ownership.
Proposed: The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.
Article 4
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: Any trade union can go 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 5
Proposal[?] to change The workers' right to strike.
Old value:: All strikes are illegal.
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 | 16:31:41, February 14, 2014 CET | From | Urban Party of Rutania | To | Debating the United Voice Initiatives: Economics & Industrial Relations |
Message | Mr. Speaker, There is no need to raise the sales tax as Rutania currently runs a surplus; why tax the populace even more? Consumption is already at lower levels since a 15% corporation tax was instituted. We are against the proposal to nationalize businesses. Rutania has long had a tradition of being a Capitalist nation where government has largely been absent from the economy. Does UV seek to establish a state-planned economy? Michael Kirsh UPR Congressional Leader |
Date | 02:33:24, February 15, 2014 CET | From | Rutanian Republican Party | To | Debating the United Voice Initiatives: Economics & Industrial Relations |
Message | Mr Speaker, I would firstly like to thank the parliament for affording the United Voice a fair chance to enter into debate here in our national parliament - although I should note that it is only appropriate that we be allowed to respond to the challenge put forward to us by the Urban majority leader. This Commonwealth should be deeply engaged in assuring our food and industrial security both now and into the future. Our government should, while respecting private enterprise, be able to designate crops and products of vital importance - and have mechanisms available to assure that our great land is never found to be lacking in times of need or crisis. This is about planning for the future. If the United Voice must be the only party bold enough to bring such vision to the parliament's attention, then so be it. We believe that the levy increase will be able to pay for any emergency security investments from our government, while further recognising the cost to the state that exists throughout the creation, transport logistics, and safety management of even the most basic of product. This is a smart, common sense proposal for a united Commonwealth - and we are happy to stand behind it here today. - Mal Costello Founder, United Voice Non-Voting spokesperson to the parliament |
Date | 03:18:43, February 15, 2014 CET | From | Urban Party of Rutania | To | Debating the United Voice Initiatives: Economics & Industrial Relations |
Message | Mr. Speaker, I'd just like to point out that the statements put forth by UV all but indicate their view for a Rutania built around Statism. Michael Kirsch UPR Congressional Leader |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes | Total Seats: 322 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 233 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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