1st Council of Lincoln Legislation Introduction Thread

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Right To Work Repeal Act

to protect the growth and longevity of labor unions and an organized workforce

Section I

1. The Right to Work Act (L 14.3) is repealed, and the provisions of law amended or repealed by such Act are restored or revived as if such Act had not been enacted.

Section II

2. No law or proviso established by act of the Lincoln Council shall prevent employers from requiring the payment of dues for the purpose of collective bargaining to a labor union as a condition for employment. Each individual member may opt out of having their dues payments used for political or lobbying purposes. All relevant regional statutes are amended accordingly.

Section III

3. This act takes effect immediately upon signing by the governor.

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Amendment to Lincoln Fair Wages Act of 2018 (L10.3.3)

Lincoln Fair Wages Act of 2018

Section 1: Committee Creation

1. This bill, if passed, establishes the Lincoln Wages Committee (LWC).
2. This committee shall consist of 10 NPCs appointed by the governor. A minimum of five members of the LWC must represent labor unions in five major, distinct industries.
3. The committee can be dissolved and reformed by the governor if seen necessary, however the committee cannot be dissolved without prior consent from a simple majority of committee members.
4. This committee shall act independently of the executive and Assembly.

Section 2: Jobs of the LWC

1. The LWC is to divide Lincoln into ranges according to cost of living in the area. This can be done in as many ranges an needed.
2. Each of these ranges shall be assigned a minimum wage according to the average cost of living in the range.
3. The committee must be able to mathematically prove that the minimum wage set for each range is enough to cover cost of living: this shall include all basic expenses such as housing, food, and health care needs.
4. Range boundaries and wages are to be submitted and implemented every four months.

Section 3: Enactment

1. The LWC is to be formed as soon after the passage of this bill as possible.
2. Wage ranges are to take effect June, 22, 2018 and are to be updated every four months afterwards.
3. Once a minimum wage is increased, it cannot be decreased under any circumstances.