[dtoma]

Historically, I don't think we've made much progress in terms of pro-worker labor laws without said workers first having to get together to create bargaining power. By default the power is in the hands of the ruling class, and they have no interest in handing out paid holidays, reasonable working hours, or sick leave.

[Galanwe]

Well, there is still that old thing called universal election, where basically people can vote for their leader.

If other things are considered more valuable than proper labor law (like, say, building a wall), then I guess voters get what they deserved.