Sentences with phrase «labor federation president»

Western New York Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz, Jr. said, «Western New York Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz, Jr. said, «The Labor community looks forward to the opportunity to match our workforce with the jobs in demand.

Western New York Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz was unanimously elected as Vice Chair.

Western New York Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz says economic and political justice on the job is a key goal of the labor movement.

While the incentives — a combination of sales, mortgage recording and property tax breaks — were approved by the vast majority of the ECIDA directors, one, Richard Lipsitz Jr. - the board's vice chairman and Western New York Area Labor Federation president, argued against the package.

While addressing the assembled delegates, Western New York Area Labor Federation President Angelo Vellake stated, «A huge turnout like we have here today shows labor's commitment to winning in November.

Not exact matches

But Richard Trumka, the president of AFL - CIO labor federation who is a member of Mr. Trump's manufacturing council, said Monday afternoon that the organization was «assessing our role» with the group.

President of the Rochester Area Labor Federation Dan Maloney mentioned many of the challenges still to come, but also some of the recent wins, including an increase in minimum wage and the paid family medical leave act.

Union leader John R. Durso, president of the Long Island Federation of Labor, blamed the dearth of good - paying jobs on the 2007 - 09 recession, which he said wiped out the retirement savings of older workers, causing them to postpone retirement.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten speaks at a news conference on American labor on Capitol Hill in Washington in 2017.

ALBANY, NY (07/11/2007)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Ed Kosiur for Assembly.

ALBANY, NY (04/12/2010)(readMedia)-- Joined by labor leaders representing 2 1/2 million union members across the state, New York State AFL - CIO President Denis Hughes today announced the Labor Federation's endorsement of Congresswoman Carolyn Mallabor leaders representing 2 1/2 million union members across the state, New York State AFL - CIO President Denis Hughes today announced the Labor Federation's endorsement of Congresswoman Carolyn MalLabor Federation's endorsement of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Lauren Thoden for Assembly.

ALBANY, NY (08/02/2010)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO will announce the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of David Weprin for Assembly.

Gottfried and Perkins were joined at the Albany press conference today by Laurie Wen, Executive Director, Physicians for a National Health Program — NY Metro; Dr. Paul Sorum, former Chair of the Capital District chapter of Physicians for a National Health Program; Vito Grasso, Executive Vice President of the New York State Academy of Family Physicians; Lisa Blodgett, New York State Nurses Association; Doug Bullock, First Vice President of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor; Rev. Frances Rosenau, Associate Minister at the Westminster Presbyterian Church; and Mark Dunlea, co-founder of Single Payer New York and Executive Director of the Hunger Action Network of New York State.

When the leaders of the American Federation of Teachers — whose president Randi Weingarten hopes to become Secretary of Education — endorsed Clinton without holding local meetings to consult the members, hundreds of angry teachers rebelled and signed up with Labor for Bernie.

ALBANY, NY (02/08/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Will Barclay.

«This is a defining moment for the labor movement as it demonstrates what can be accomplished when we all work together, from the public sector, private sector and building trades unions, to the Central Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations,» said AFL - CIO President Mario Cillabor movement as it demonstrates what can be accomplished when we all work together, from the public sector, private sector and building trades unions, to the Central Labor Councils and Area Labor Federations,» said AFL - CIO President Mario CilLabor Councils and Area Labor Federations,» said AFL - CIO President Mario CilLabor Federations,» said AFL - CIO President Mario Cilento.

The duo will join Long Island Association President and CEO Kevin Law, Long Island Federation of Labor President John Durso in urging Long Islanders to vote «yes» on Prop. 1, and also will detail the $ 63 million worth of revenues for schools and local governments that Cuomo says will come to the area if non-Indian run casinos are approved.

That's why I am proud that the New York State AFL - CIO has endorsed Sean,» said Paul Ellis - Graham, President of the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation.

The speakers include PEF President Susan M. Kent, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, Civil Service Employees Association President Danny Donahue, New York State AFL - CIO President Mario Cilento, Executive Vice President of the New York State United Teachers Andrew Pallotta, United University Professions President Fred Kowal, NYSCOPBA President Donn Rowe, as well as other labor leaders, members of community groups and members of the New York State Legislature.

ALBANY, NY (11/07/2011)(readMedia)-- At today's regularly scheduled Executive Board meeting, New York State AFL - CIO President Denis Hughes announced he will be retiring effective December 16th, the date of the State Labor Federation's next Board meeting.

And then left for the 2008 campaigns to be the Political Communications coordinator for the Change to Win Federation, a coalition of labor groups that was instrumental in getting President Obama and many other Democrats elected.

Orange County Democratic Committee Labor Award: Ron Diaz, Plumbers UA 21, President of the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation

Also on tap to speak tonight: A group of top labor leaders — SEIU President Mary Kay Henry, Building Trades President Sean McGarvey, AFSCME President Lee Saunders, AFL - CIO President Richard Trumka, and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten — New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, and Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy, chair of the Democratic Governors Association.

«Apprenticeships are an excellent way to train our future workforce in the jobs that build our communities,» said President of the WNY Area Labor Federation Richard Lipsitz.

Others on the team include elected officials at the city and county level, the president of CenterState CEO, a top member of County Executive Joanie Mahoney's administration and the head of Central New York's labor federation.

They will be releasing a statement in which they are joined by labor union leaders including Robert Schwartz of American Federation of Government Employees - Local 1151; Julie Kushner, Director, United Auto Workers Region 9A; Stuart Appelbaum, President of Retail, Wholesale, Department Store United.

Allen Roskoff — President of the Jim Owles Liberal Democratic Club; legendary gay rights activist Judd Krasher — Albany City Councilmember, 11th Ward Doug Bullock — Albany County Legislator, 7th Legislative District; First Vice-President of the Albany Central Federation of Labor

«We're concerned about the future of the Buffalo Public Schools,» said Richard Lipsitz Jr., president of the local labor federation.

«We think the so - called majority of the board has not been reform - minded,» said Richard Lipsitz Jr., president of the Western New York Area Labor Federation.

Reardon served as the national president of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and as a member of the New York City Labor Council.

ALBANY, NY (03/02/2009)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Scott Murphy in the 20th Congressional District.

ALBANY, NY (06/27/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Jon Powers in the 26th Congressional District.

He was the first member of congress to openly endorse Donald Trump's campaign for president and now the Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL - CIO wants Congressman Chris Collins to withdraw that endorsement.

Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), said Lipton is «misguided and delusional» if he thinks WFP still represents labor and working people.

ALBANY, NY (05/08/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Dan Maffei in the 25th Congressional District.

ALBANY, NY (04/09/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Eric Massa in the 29th Congressional District.

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Kathy Hochul for Congress.

ALBANY, NY (07/01/2008)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's «early endorsement» of Michael McMahon in the 13th Congressional District.

ALBANY, NY (05/29/2009)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Vanessa Gibson for the 77th Assembly District and Marco Crespo in the 85th Assembly District.

Jim Bertolone, President of the Rochester and Genesee Valley Labor Federation and AFL - CIO Erin Young, Rochester and Genesee Valley Labor Federation Dave Young, President of the Rochester Building and Construction Trades Tom Gillette, Regional Director for New York State United Teachers

Virtually all senior members of New York City's organized labor movement attended, including Mario Cilento (president of the NYS AFL - CIO), Gary LaBarbera (president of the Buildings & Trades Council), Vinnie Alvarez (president of the NYC Central Labor Council), Mike Mulgrew (president of the United Federation of Teachers), Randi Weingarten (president of the American Federation of Teachers), George Miranda (president of Teamsters Joint Council 16), Stuart Appelbaum (president of RWDSU), George Gresham (president of 1199) and Grand Marshall Edgar Romney of Workers Ulabor movement attended, including Mario Cilento (president of the NYS AFL - CIO), Gary LaBarbera (president of the Buildings & Trades Council), Vinnie Alvarez (president of the NYC Central Labor Council), Mike Mulgrew (president of the United Federation of Teachers), Randi Weingarten (president of the American Federation of Teachers), George Miranda (president of Teamsters Joint Council 16), Stuart Appelbaum (president of RWDSU), George Gresham (president of 1199) and Grand Marshall Edgar Romney of Workers ULabor Council), Mike Mulgrew (president of the United Federation of Teachers), Randi Weingarten (president of the American Federation of Teachers), George Miranda (president of Teamsters Joint Council 16), Stuart Appelbaum (president of RWDSU), George Gresham (president of 1199) and Grand Marshall Edgar Romney of Workers Unite.

In 2009 she was elected president of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, which represents 120,000 union members and their families across 11 counties in the state's greater Capital Region.

ALBANY, NY (08/03/2010)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO was joined by labor leaders from across the state at a press conference today, as he announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Comptroller Tom DiNalabor leaders from across the state at a press conference today, as he announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Comptroller Tom DiNaLabor Federation's endorsement of Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

«He was an honest broker,» Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers and former chairwoman of the Municipal Labor Committee, a coalition of unions representing New York civil servants, said in a phone interview.

The president of the New York State United Teachers federation, Karen Magee, spoke to a large crowd about the accomplishments of the labor movement including better safety conditions, weekends and the 40 - hour work week.

Chants of «Local 3» and «Spectrum unfair labor practices» were by far the loudest in the room, as the rest of the assembled union members stood largely in silence through speeches by Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul, National Organization for Women NYC President Sonia Ossorio, American Federation of Teachers head Randi Weingarten and actors John Leguizamo and Steve Buscemi.

Before this, she served as the president of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), New York City's pricipal labor union for public school teachers.

In addition to being President of the CTU, David is a Vice President of the American Federation of Teachers; past co-chair of Ohio 8, a coalition of the Superintendents and teacher Union Presidents in Ohio's eight urban school districts; and serves on the Executive Board of the North Shore Federation of Labor and the Ohio AFL - CIO.