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Bill: Talmorian Labor Relations Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Talmorian Congress of the Left
Status[?]: defeated
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: May 4397
Description[?]:
| This legislation loosens state restrictions on the ability to form a union and to engage in labor actions in order to bring about change in employer policies. It eliminates prohibitions on Democratic Workers' Councils- which should be a business and labor decision, not one of government. Additionally, it provides protection for Talmorian workers by giving them preferences in hiring to create jobs here in Talmoria. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Closed shops are places of employment where only members of a specific union are allowed to work; union shops can hire non-members, but these have to become members after a certain time; agency shops can hire non-members, who have to pay a fee to cover the unions costs. All three are erected by union agreements. (Only valid if unions are legal)
Old value:: This issue is decided by local governments.
Current: Closed shops, union shops and agency shops are legal.
Proposed: Union shops and agency shops are legal, but closed shops are not.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Current: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Proposed: Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards foreign workers.
Old value:: Foreign nationals are treated the same as native citizens when searching for employment.
Current: Foreign nationals are treated the same as native citizens when searching for employment.
Proposed: Foreign nationals may seek employment but with inferior legal employment protections and benefits to native citizens.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Trade union strike ballots.
Old value:: 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.
Current: 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.
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.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Current: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
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 | 16:43:44, May 21, 2018 CET | From |  Talmorian Congress of the Left | To | Debating the Talmorian Labor Relations Act |
| Message | Karl Abiodun, leader of the Congress of the Left: Mr. Speaker, We propose this legislation as we say in the description: to loosen somewhat the restrictions on laborers in Talmoria. Obviously this country isn't at the point where we can throw the doors open for laborers to take over... that's a silly proposal that few would agree with. However, the Congress of the left sees our current laws as a remnant of our imperial past- one in where the scales are tilted firmly towards business owners and foreign investors. We think this provides a set of common-sense proposals to actually REDUCE regulations on employment and on workers while promoting benefits for an educated and protected Talmorian workforce. Let us move forward to help provide and support this country's workers, particularly those in our factories and in our businesses, and you will see that we can all benefit. |
| Date | 01:20:56, May 22, 2018 CET | From | Coalition for Talmorian Restoration | To | Debating the Talmorian Labor Relations Act |
| Message | Christian Hannover, Minister for Finance "Is that what we're calling it? Loosening restrictions? Mr. Speaker, this legislation empowers union bosses and their hierarchies at the expense of individual workers and hard-working businessmen and women in Talmoria. Our government should come down on the side of workers, not bosses - whether they be in a boardroom or collecting union dues. The Progressive Republicans stand opposed to this legislation." |
| Date | 04:01:43, May 22, 2018 CET | From | New Republican Front (NRF) | To | Debating the Talmorian Labor Relations Act |
| Message | Ugochukwu Buchi, Chairman of the NRF "This bill will only hurt our economy. Foreign workers form the backbone of our economic system; they deserve to be treated with the same respect as our citizens. Legislation strengthening unionization has the potential to slow economic growth, which has been proven to empower our workers. This legislation takes power away from the states. Some may support unionization more than others. They should have the right to represent their populace and decide whether or not to facilitate this debilitating legislation." |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 146 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 299 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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