At Vote: Repeal "Living Wage Act" [Complete] [Complete]

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION AT VOTE

Repeal "Living Wage Act"
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation.


Category: Repeal

Resolution: GA#21

Proposed by: Auralia

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #21: Living Wage Act (Category: Social Justice; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Applauding the aim of GAR #21, "Living Wage Act", which is to guarantee a minimum standard of living for all workers in World Assembly member nations,

Regretting that GAR #21 attempts to accomplish this goal by mandating that employers provide their workers with a living wage, which has several unfortunate repercussions:

the resolution fails to take into into account employees who have already sufficient income to support themselves from an alternate source, and who therefore do not require or even want a living wage, such as:

minors and other dependents who are working solely to obtain a source of disposable income,

the elderly who receive sufficient income from pensions or social security programs,

food service employees who receive tips, and

individuals who already benefit from investment income, such as capital gains or dividends;

the resolution fails to make exceptions for when the economic value of certain forms of employment is so small as to prevent employers from paying a living wage, such as:

persons engaged in small-scale seasonal employment, such as small fishing or farming operations,

casual babysitters, as well as persons engaged as companions to the elderly or infirm, and

persons engaged in newspaper delivery;

the resolution unfairly guarantees additional income for dependents to every employee, even when an employee has no dependents; and

the resolution ignores the fact that employers may be unable to pay a living wage during times of economic recession, and that these restrictions may actually increase unemployment and lower income, which is exactly what the resolution is attempting to avoid,

Believing that this legislation should be replaced with a resolution that mandates that nations guarantee a minimum standard of living for all persons who make a reasonable effort to contribute to their society, while allowing nations flexibility in its implementation,

Hoping that such a resolution will be passed in short order,

The General Assembly,

Repeals GAR #21, "Living Wage Act".
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Please vote 'For', 'Against', 'Abstain' or 'Present'.
 
"Repeal "Living Wage Act"" was defeated 9,931 votes to 4,181.

Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.
 
Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.
 
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