Wegmat Workers Rights Act

Workers Rights Act
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Considered by	Wegmat Parliament
Legislative history
Introduced by	James Panton
First reading	11 August 2020
Third reading	13 April 2020
Status: Unknown

The Workers Rights Act was an act made to allow trade unions the right to seize the ownership of a company just by a simple majority. The act was written as a result of the Paradise City General Strike. This act is one of the most influential pieces of legislation in Wegmat as the economy bace market socialist very quickly. Over 90 percent of companies are worker co-ops or owned by a trade union.

Contents

Article 9: 2020 Workers Rights Act Section I

(1) Violation of union rights refers to any actions or practices by employers or government agencies that restrict, impede, or otherwise interfere with the rights of workers to form and join labor unions, engage in collective bargaining, or participate in other protected concerted activities.
(2) Any employer or government agency that engages in the following practices shall be considered to have violated the rights of workers under this article:

(a) . Discriminating treatment of workers who are union members or who engage in

union activities

(b) Interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights

to form or join labor unions

(c) Refusing to bargain in good faith with a labor union that is the exclusive

representative of employees

(d) Discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees for their union

activities

(e) Threatening, intimidating, or otherwise coercing employees in the exercise of

their rights under this article.
(3) Employees who have been subjected to violation of their union rights may bring a claim for relief under this article. The remedies for violation of union rights may include:

(a) Reinstatement of the employee to their former position with back pay

(b) Compensatory damages for any losses suffered as a result of the violation

(c) Injunctive relief to prevent future violations of union rights

(d) Civil fines and penalties against employers or government agencies that violate

the rights of workers under this article.
(4) The Wegmat government shall take all necessary measures to protect the rights of workers to engage in union activities and to prevent violation of union rights by employers or government agencies. The government shall enforce the provisions of this article through administrative and judicial proceedings.

Article 10: 2020 Workers Rights Act Section II

(1) This Article provides the provisions for the seizure of company ownership in the event of a violation of union rights.
(2) The Wegmat government believes in promoting a strong and fair labor force, and recognizes the importance of protecting the rights of workers and unions.
(3) If the employees of a company have formed a union, and a simple majority of the union members vote in favor of ownership seizure, the company's ownership shall be transferred to the employees.
(4) The process of ownership transfer shall be governed by the laws and regulations set forth by the Wegmat Labor Relations Authority, in consultation with the Ministry of Justice.
(5) The ownership transfer shall be carried out in a fair and orderly manner, with due consideration given to the rights and interests of all parties involved, including the employees, the union, and the former owners.
(6) Any disputes arising from the ownership transfer process shall be resolved through the Wegmat courts. The court shall have the power to make any necessary orders or verdicts to ensure a fair outcome for all parties.
(7) The provisions of this Article shall not be interpreted as being in violation of any other provisions of the Wegmat Constitution or other laws, and shall be subject to any relevant regulations and restrictions that may apply.

Article 11: 2020 Workers Rights Act Section III

(1) In accordance with the constitutional right to form and join trade unions, a union may seize ownership of a company if a simple majority of the employees vote in favor of union ownership.
(2) Upon a vote in favor of union ownership, the company must transfer ownership to the union within a reasonable time frame.
(3) The union shall be responsible for managing the company in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the employees and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
(4) The union shall be entitled to appoint a board of directors to govern the company and to make decisions regarding the management and operation of the company.
(5) The rights and obligations of the employees under the collective bargaining agreement shall be protected and respected by the union ownership of the company.

(6) The government shall provide support and resources to the union in order to facilitate the transfer of ownership and to ensure the continued success and viability of the company under union ownership.
(7) The government shall also monitor the union ownership of the company to ensure that the rights and interests of the employees are protected and that the company is being managed in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the employees and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.