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Title: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Statute)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 18, 2012, 12:29:03 AM
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Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. Workers in all professions are allowed to unionize; this includes the fallow professions that were once prohibited:
      o Agricultural workers including family farms
      o Domestic workers
      o First-level managers
      o Independent contractors
      o Regional and state government workers
5. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income.

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is not required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.
Sponsor: Tmthforu94


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 18, 2012, 12:40:42 AM
Shouldn't Section 2, Clause 1 say "is required"?  The way it reads now, if <75% sign cards, a ballot is not required.  If >75% sign cards, it is required.

Also Section 1, Clause 4 "fallow" should be "following"


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Chancellor Tanterterg on October 18, 2012, 09:47:08 AM
This is an acceptable compromise, I can live with this.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Grumpier Than Thou on October 18, 2012, 03:16:53 PM
This is an acceptable compromise, I can live with this.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Gass3268 on October 18, 2012, 04:44:23 PM
If we amend out Section 1 Part 2 I'll be happy with it or if we make it explicitly clear that those who do not join the union/labor organization shall receive absolutely no benefits from that union. This includes wages, health care, vacation, union break rooms and etc. They will have to deal with their employer one on one to establish their wages and benefits. If they are fond to have taken advantage of the union that they wish not to join, they have to retroactively pay dues for the benefit they gained with a penalty or be fired.   


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Gass3268 on October 18, 2012, 10:36:43 PM
Here is an amendment:

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Section 1
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   

5. A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired

8. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 18, 2012, 11:37:40 PM
Where did Section 1, Clause 4 come from?  What statute previously banned the unionization of those fields?


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 21, 2012, 11:39:30 PM
Can anyone answer my question?


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Gass3268 on October 23, 2012, 02:39:35 AM
Where did Section 1, Clause 4 come from?  What statute previously banned the unionization of those fields?

These fields have always historically been prohibited from unionizing. I don't think the Mideast passed a law that banned these fields from unionizing. I know that US law bans these fields from unionizing so if the Mideast has yet to pass a law changing anything the old US law still remains.

Any thoughts on my my amendment?   


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 23, 2012, 03:10:54 AM
The following amendment is brought to a vote.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 24-hour vote.

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Section 1
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   

5. A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired

8. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Gass3268 on October 23, 2012, 06:50:51 AM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Grumpier Than Thou on October 23, 2012, 07:38:22 AM
Abstain


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 23, 2012, 11:45:12 AM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Chancellor Tanterterg on October 23, 2012, 12:11:51 PM
Aye


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Talleyrand on October 23, 2012, 03:42:20 PM
Aye


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 24, 2012, 11:15:53 PM
Voting is now closed.  The AYEs are 4, and the NAYs are 0, with 1 ABSTAIN.  The AYEs have it and the amendment is passed.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 24, 2012, 11:28:09 PM
I introduce the following amendment to fix 2 typos to the bill:

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Section 1, Clause 4 is ammended to read:

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4. Workers in all professions are allowed to unionize; this includes the fallowfollowing professions that were once prohibited:

Section 2, Clause 1 is amended to read:
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1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is not required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Gass3268 on October 26, 2012, 01:56:31 AM
Amendment is fine by me


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Talleyrand on October 27, 2012, 07:59:19 PM

And me. The bill seems to be an excellent compromise overall, and I'm hoping for its passage soon, but these errors should be fixed to avoid misinterpretation or ridicule.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Chancellor Tanterterg on October 27, 2012, 08:08:48 PM

And me. The bill seems to be an excellent compromise overall, and I'm hoping for its passage soon, but these errors should be fixed to avoid misinterpretation or ridicule.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 29, 2012, 12:47:22 AM
Voting is now open on the amendment.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 24-hour vote.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 29, 2012, 01:08:34 AM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Gass3268 on October 29, 2012, 02:50:49 AM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Chancellor Tanterterg on October 29, 2012, 12:17:09 PM
Aye


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Grumpier Than Thou on October 29, 2012, 02:35:01 PM
Aye


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Talleyrand on October 29, 2012, 06:41:01 PM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on October 30, 2012, 03:37:07 PM
Voting is now closed.  The AYEs are 5, and the NAYs are 0.  The AYEs have it, and the amendment is adopted.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 01, 2012, 11:49:59 PM
The bill now reads:

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Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   

5. A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired

8. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Vote on Amendment)
Post by: Gass3268 on November 03, 2012, 10:01:49 PM
The following amendment is brought to a vote.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 24-hour vote.

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Section 1
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   

5. A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired

8. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income

I think you forgot this section


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Chancellor Tanterterg on November 08, 2012, 03:25:12 PM
Can we please get a vote on this?


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 08, 2012, 04:44:35 PM
The bill has been fixed to include the amendment.  Although clause 5 doesn't make sense:

"A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4."

sould that be "representative" and "will decide"?

Also, there's no clause 7.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Gass3268 on November 08, 2012, 06:49:31 PM
The bill has been fixed to include the amendment.  Although clause 5 doesn't make sense:

"A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4."

sould that be "representative" and "will decide"?

Also, there's no clause 7.

That is correct on the grammar corrections.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 09, 2012, 03:02:51 AM
And then just move clause 8 to be clause 7 and we're good for a vote?


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 09, 2012, 01:37:46 PM
I ask unanimous consent that the following amendment be adopted:

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5. A three member panel with a representingative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

87. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income.

The blank lines between sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 are removed.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: tmthforu94 on November 09, 2012, 03:19:03 PM
That's okay.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 09, 2012, 03:24:27 PM
Without objection, the amendment has been adopted.

The bill now reads as follows:

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Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Gass3268 on November 09, 2012, 10:31:22 PM
Without objection, the amendment has been adopted.

The bill now reads as follows:

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Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided by the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.

I made two changes


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Debating)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 11, 2012, 05:14:49 AM
And I'm going to make one more change for clarity and ask unanimous consent that your and my changes are adopted:

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Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided by the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Section 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 11, 2012, 05:17:28 AM
Seeing no objection, the amendments by Gass3268 and Inks.LWC are adopted.

Voting is now open on the final version of the bill (below).  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 48-hour vote.

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Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided by the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Section 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 11, 2012, 05:18:03 AM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: Talleyrand on November 11, 2012, 08:22:08 AM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: Grumpier Than Thou on November 11, 2012, 09:25:57 AM
Aye


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: Chancellor Tanterterg on November 11, 2012, 10:48:03 AM
Aye


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: Gass3268 on November 11, 2012, 01:54:39 PM
AYE


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: tmthforu94 on November 11, 2012, 02:55:05 PM
I am very pleased that we all were able to find common ground on this piece of legislation, as well as the education bill and the budget. Great work, Assembly. You all have been great this session! :)


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Final Vote)
Post by: Chancellor Tanterterg on November 11, 2012, 03:52:55 PM
I am very pleased that we all were able to find common ground on this piece of legislation, as well as the education bill and the budget. Great work, Assembly. You all have been great this session! :)

The same to you, Governor :)


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Passed)
Post by: Queen Mum Inks.LWC on November 12, 2012, 11:35:42 PM
Voting is now closed.  The AYEs are 5, and the NAYs are 0.  The AYEs have it, and the bill has passed.  The bill is now passed onto the Governor for his signature or veto.


Title: Re: MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Passed)
Post by: Gass3268 on November 13, 2012, 01:44:35 AM
Yay!