Worker’s Bill of Rights

Written by Chat GPT

I. Fundamental Rights

1. Right to a Living Wage
   Every worker shall receive a wage sufficient to provide for basic needs — including food, housing, healthcare, transportation, and education — without reliance on public assistance.

2. Right to Safe and Healthy Working Conditions
   Employers must maintain safe workplaces, free from known hazards, with protection from occupational illness, injury, and harassment.

3. Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively
   All workers shall have the right to form, join, and participate in labor unions or worker organizations without fear of retaliation.
   Employers must recognize and negotiate in good faith with chosen worker representatives.

4. Right to Freedom from Discrimination and Harassment
   Workers shall be protected from discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, or immigration status.

5. Right to Due Process and Protection from Retaliation
   No worker shall be disciplined, terminated, or otherwise retaliated against without just cause or due process.

II. Economic Security

1. Right to Paid Leave and Rest
   Workers shall have access to paid sick leave, family leave, and annual vacation time.
   Reasonable limits on working hours and guaranteed rest periods shall be established.

2. Right to Job Security and Fair Scheduling
   Employers must provide predictable schedules, reasonable notice of changes, and fair compensation for last-minute cancellations or mandatory overtime.

3. Right to Retirement and Benefits
   Every worker shall have access to retirement savings options, healthcare, and unemployment insurance regardless of employment classification.

4. Right to Equal Pay for Equal Work
   Pay equity must be enforced across all demographics and job categories.

III. Democratic Participation and Voice

1. Right to Participate in Workplace Governance
   Workers shall have a voice in key decisions affecting their workplace through joint labor-management committees or works councils.

2. Right to Transparency
   Employers must disclose pay scales, promotion criteria, safety data, and financial information relevant to collective bargaining.

3. Right to Whistleblower Protection
   Workers who report violations of law, ethics, or safety standards shall be fully protected from retaliation.

IV. Broader Social Rights

1. Right to Lifelong Learning and Skills Development
   Workers shall have access to affordable education, job training, and retraining programs.

2. Right to Digital and Algorithmic Fairness
   Workers affected by automation or algorithmic management shall have transparency into decision-making systems and the right to human review of automated decisions.

3. Right to a Just Transition
   Workers displaced by economic restructuring, climate change, or technological change shall be guaranteed retraining, income support, and placement assistance.

V. Enforcement and Accountability

1. Right to Enforcement and Remedies
   Workers shall have access to free or affordable legal remedies, including class actions, for violations of their rights.

2. Right to Public Oversight
   An independent labor rights commission shall monitor and enforce compliance, with penalties for violations.