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Bill: Democractic Economy Program - Section 1
Details
Submitted by[?]: New Direction: Citizen Action
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: March 5274
Description[?]:
| Article 1 - Tax Incentives and Grants The government shall introduce tax incentives and grants to support the establishment and growth of cooperative and non-profit organizations, and to provide them with the necessary financial resources to sustain their activities. Article 2 - Government Procurement The government shall prioritize the procurement of goods and services from cooperatives and non-profit organizations, in order to support their work and promote their values and principles within public services. Article 3 - Promotion of Cooperatives and Non-Profits in Media and Technology The government shall promote the use of cooperatives and non-profit organizations in media and technology, and shall provide support to such organizations in developing and implementing innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. We propose that these measures be included in the next budget and that the relevant ministries work together to implement them in a timely and efficient manner. The adoption of this motion will demonstrate the government's commitment to building a more equitable and sustainable economy and society for all Mordusians. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 2
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 are not required by law to hold a ballot before striking.
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 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Proposed: The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Policy on employee representation on corporate boards
Old value:: No employee representation is required on corporate boards
Current: No employee representation is required on corporate boards
Proposed: One third of corporate boards must consist of employees
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Radio stations.
Old value:: The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Current: All radio stations are private.
Proposed: The government subsidises independent non-profit-making cooperatives for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:38:02, March 19, 2023 CET | From | Green Party | To | Debating the Democractic Economy Program - Section 1 |
| Message | We support most of these proposals except for articles 1 and 4, which we believe gives unfair leeway on strikes. We plan to vote against, proposing to reintroduce the bill without those articles. Jonathan Maxwell Prime Minister of Mordusia |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 227 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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