LC 2.9 Resolution commemorating International Workers Day (Statute)

[Former President tack50]

Resolution commemorating International Workers' Day

A resolution to commemorate May 1st as International Workers' Day

WHEREAS, the Haymarket affair, which took place on May 1st, 1886 in Chicago; was a huge event in the fight for workers' rights in this region

WHEREAS, many countries around the world commemorate May 1st and said event as a celebration of the fight for workers' rights across the world

RESOLVED, that the Region of Lincoln shall officialy recognize and commemorate May 1st as "International Workers' Day". This recognition shall not impact in any way the commemoration or status as a bank holiday of the first Monday in September as Labor day

Sponsors: tack50 & Zaybay

Debate time for this resolution has started and shall last for no less than 72 hours

[Former President tack50]

Well, May 1st is coming soon, so I guessed this would be a good time to introduce a resolution about it. Worth noting that this is only formal recognition and commemoration, but Labor Day would still remain the "proper" bank holiday.

[S019]

Nope, we don't need a holiday honoring labor unions, like the AFL-CIO

[Zaybay]

Sounds like a great idea! Unions are an essential factor in both the daily lives of the citizens of Lincoln, and in the economy of the region.

I shall co-sponsor the legislation.

[Pyro]

This is spectacular.

[Adam Griffin]

Arguably the most glorious piece of legislation to be introduced during this session!

[Former President tack50]

I motion for a final vote. 24 hours to object.

[Former President tack50]

Councillors, a FINAL vote is now open on the following legislation:

Resolution commemorating International Workers' Day

A resolution to commemorate May 1st as International Workers' Day

WHEREAS, the Haymarket affair, which took place on May 1st, 1886 in Chicago; was a huge event in the fight for workers' rights in this region

WHEREAS, many countries around the world commemorate May 1st and said event as a celebration of the fight for workers' rights across the world

RESOLVED, that the Region of Lincoln shall officialy recognize and commemorate May 1st as "International Workers' Day". This recognition shall not impact in any way the commemoration or status as a bank holiday of the first Monday in September as Labor day

Please vote AYE, NAY or Abstain
This vote shall last for 48 hours or until all councillors have voted

[lfromnj]

Nay

[Former President tack50]

Aye

[S019]

NAY!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pyro]

Aye

[Sirius_]

Aye

[Dipper Josh]

Aye

[Former President tack50]

The FINAL vote on LC 2.9 Resolution commemorating International Workers Day is now closed

Aye: 4 (tack50, Pyro, Ninja, Dipper Josh)
Abstain: 1 (thr33)
Nay: 2 (lfromnj, SNJC)
Not voting: 2 (Griffin, Zaybay)

So this resolution passes and will be sent to the governor for his signature or veto.

[Peanut]

Resolution commemorating International Workers' Day

A resolution to commemorate May 1st as International Workers' Day

WHEREAS, the Haymarket affair, which took place on May 1st, 1886 in Chicago; was a huge event in the fight for workers' rights in this region

WHEREAS, many countries around the world commemorate May 1st and said event as a celebration of the fight for workers' rights across the world

RESOLVED, that the Region of Lincoln shall officialy recognize and commemorate May 1st as "International Workers' Day". This recognition shall not impact in any way the commemoration or status as a bank holiday of the first Monday in September as Labor day

I must admit, I'm quite fond of this Resolution. Good action, Councillors.