Sentences with phrase «york labor leaders»

Donohue's past endorsement of Republicans (namely former Gov. George Pataki) became an issue during this campaign, with the New York labor leader arguing perhaps more vociferously than his brothers and sisters in the movement that Democrats should not take them for granted and automatically expect to receive their support.

ALBANY — A leading New York labor leader, citing the «stunning defeat» of the Democratic senatorial candidate in Massachusetts, yesterday became the first top Democrat to endorse Attorney General Andrew Cuomo over David Paterson for governor.

Not exact matches

This week starts with a meeting of the world's top leaders in New York City and ends with a look at how the U.S. labor market fared in September.

A key labor union for the New York Police Department on Wednesday threw its support to Republican state Senate hopeful Chris McGrath in the race to replace disgraced former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

A day after being collared in Mexico on charges of sex trafficking and forced labor, NXIVM leader Keith Raniere appeared before a judge in Fort Worth, TX, where he was told he could have his future preliminary and detention hearings in the Eastern District of New York.

Flynn, a businessman from Hunter, is being backed by the Transport Workers Union, a national labor organization, whose international president, John Samuelsen, (also FORMER president of TWU Local 100 here in New York), said in a statement to be released by Flynn's campaign that the candidate is «a leader who understands that the economic security of families must be the highest priority of Congress, and that unions are a necessary partner in that mission.»

A workforce development organization that provides training to New York City Housing Authority residents is urging Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the top leaders in the Assembly and Senate to include a design - build provision for improvements, but asked that they not include a project - labor agreement in a final deal.

At 10:15 a.m., leaders from New York's organized labor movement will hold a news conference as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME, the latest in a series of attacks by the wealthy and corporate interests against ordinary working people, outside the Senate lounge, 3rd Floor, state Capitol, Albany.

It was the first official breakfast of the 2018 Somos Annual Spring Conference in Albany on Sat., Mar. 10th and Crespo addressed union leaders and members who had gathered for the traditional New York City Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) morning repast.

If you believe Cuomo, the top Republicans in New York's state and federal legislative delegations, the state's mayors and leaders of both business and labor, the recently passed tax overhaul hurts the high - tax state and could crimp its economy and real estate markets.

Originally a small union of drugstore pharmacists, 1199 operated in the shadows of more vociferous labor leaders a half - century ago, playing second fiddle to men like Albert Shanker, the revolutionary head of the UFT, and Harry Van Arsdale Jr., the first president of the New York City Central Labor Coulabor leaders a half - century ago, playing second fiddle to men like Albert Shanker, the revolutionary head of the UFT, and Harry Van Arsdale Jr., the first president of the New York City Central Labor CouLabor Council.

George Albro of New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN) says, «While we applaud the good faith attempts of the loyal Dems and the progressive labor leader, Hector Figueroa, to unify their party, wrest control of the Senate from the joint control of the Party of Trump and the IDC / Trump Dems, all in order to advance the people's agenda, and while we would support an honest and fair deal for an immediate rapprochement, we must object to this cynical and calculated ploy which unnecessarily perpetuates the disgraceful status quo until effectively the end of the budget process and possibly even the end of session.

«While some of our members have differed in the past on some of the specific issues in the New NY Agenda, the Executive Committee unanimously takes this position because we understand and accept Andrew's point that this is a pivotal moment in the history of this state, similar to the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis, when leaders in the labor, civic, business and political arena must put aside their individual agendas for the good of the entire state.»

At 5:15 p.m., labor, business and environmental leaders hold a news conference ahead of New York state Energy Research and Development Authority's public information meetings on offshore wind power for New York, Queens Public Library, 92 - 25 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Queens.

At 4 p.m., Gov. Cuomo, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York Gary LaBarbera, labor leaders and thousands of New Yorkers will rally in Union Square as part of #CountMeIn, Union Square, Manhattan.

Gov. Cuomo, backed by labor leaders including UFT President Michael Mulgrew (center), signs legislation at UFT headquarters to reduce the number of services that New York's public sector unions are obligated to provide to workers who do not pay to support those services.

Today Mayor Bill de Blasio assembled many of New York City's labor leaders in support of his pre - K / after school program initiative.

Workers, labor advocates and faith leaders plan to hold a 24 - hour vigil at the New York state Capitol in support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to raise the minimum wage to $ 15.

Around the table sat Mr. Cuomo; the leaders of New York's most powerful labor unions; Joseph Crowley, the top - ranked New York Democrat in the House of Representatives; and the two rival Democratic leaders of the State Senate — Andrea Stewart - Cousins, who leads the main group of Democrats, and Jeffrey D. Klein, who leads the breakaway group — among others.

On Sunday, April 26, New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer toured Starling Avenue, the heart of the Bangladeshi community in the Bronx, with Assemblymember Luis Sepulveda, Maf Uddin, Founder and President of the Alliance of South Asian American Labor, and a large crowd of business and community leaders.

She already has support from three influential labor unions — the Communications Workers of America, the New York State Nurses Association and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union — whose local leaders joined her on stage, along with about half a dozen City Council members.

President Denis Hughes will be joined by Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and labor leaders from across New York State as the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO announces Labor's endorsement of Tom DiNalabor leaders from across New York State as the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO announces Labor's endorsement of Tom DiNaLabor's endorsement of Tom DiNapoli.

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.

«It is also essential that the Governor and New York business, labor and civic leaders work with President Bush, the New York Congressional delegation, and the leaders of the U. S. House and Senate to secure direct federal assistance for the tax revenue that the state is losing as a direct result of the September 11 attacks,» said Mauro.

Students, labor leaders, and citizens» groups are calling on the State Senate to pass the New York DREAM Act, which would give undocumented youth access to state financial aid like the Tuition Assistance Program.

The New York Times reports that an unlikely coalition of women's advocates, business leaders, and labor unions has formed with the goal of advertising and mobilizing voters to ensure that Spitzer remains a former politician.

The pols and delegates expected to attend include Gov. Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio, labor leaders and members of New York's congressional delegation, the Legislature and the City Council.

Union leaders have been campaigning for their own Labor School at CUNY for years — with the New York State AFL - CIO approving a resolution back in 2012.

OSWEGO, N.Y. - In response to the planned shutdown of FitzPatrick nuclear plant, Central New York politicians, labor leaders and others today called upon Gov. Andrew Cuomo to «do whatever it takes» to protect Upstate energy jobs.

ALBANY, NY (10/20/2016)(readMedia)-- Dozens of professional caregivers, labor leaders and lawmakers marched and chanted in front of Bernard Fineson Developmental Disabilities Services Office (DDSO) to protest the closure of the last facility in the greater New York City area that treats individuals who suffer from a myriad of developmental disabilities.

On Tuesday, August 19, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Peter Rivera and Marlene Cintron, president of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (BOEDC), will join numerous elected officials and community and business leaders to celebrate the opening of New York Works, the State Department of Labor's Division of Business Services» satellite office at BOEDC.

September 24, 2017 - New York, NY — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was joined by New Yorkers Jennifer Lopez, Rose Perez, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo and pitcher Seth Lugo of the Mets, along with elected officials and labor, business and hospital leaders to provide an update on the Puerto Rico recovery effort and to make an announcement.

WHO: Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO will be joined by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, as well as New York City and New York State labor leaders.

Prominent labor union leaders and elected officials in New York City will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday for Democratic Assembly candidate Yuh - Line Niou.

New York City fast food workers, union leaders and City Council members rallied in front of a federal Labor Department office this morning to demand President - elect Donald Trump drop his nominee to head the agency — minimum wage critic and Hardees / Carl's Jr. chain CEO Andrew Puzder.

«Instead of reaching out to union leaders to gain consensus on an affordable housing program that ensures middle - class wages for workers, (de Blasio) coordinated with a lobbying group — led by billionaire developers — to run an anti-union campaign that would lead to unsafe job sites and a low - wage workforce,» The Greater New York Laborers - Employers Cooperation and Education Trust and the New York City and Vicinity Carpenters Labor Management Corporation said in a joint statement.

While just about every labor leader in New York lined up to support Hillary Clinton, the Working Families Party fell behind the socialist senator from Vermont.

Later, Cuomo gave a private talk to a range of labor leaders at the New York City Central Labor Council Reception held early last night at the W Hlabor leaders at the New York City Central Labor Council Reception held early last night at the W HLabor Council Reception held early last night at the W Hotel.

While just about every labor leader in New York lined up to support Hillary Clinton, the party fell behind the socialist senator from Vermont.

The group, called NY Jobs Now, includes Heather Bricetti, the president and CEO of the state Business Council, along with labor leaders like the AFL - CIO's Mario Cilento, UFT President Michael Mulgrew, Gary LaBarbera of Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson.

«With his slicked - back hair, Queens accent and entourage of mostly white, male union lieutenants, Patrick J. Lynch moves through New York as the rough - around - the - edges, unapologetic labor leader for more than 22,000 street officers.»

New York City fast food workers, union leaders and Council members rallied in front of a federal Labor Department office to demand that Trump drop his nominee to head the agency — minimum wage critic and Hardees / Carl's Jr. chain CEO Andrew Puzder.

While some labor leaders are facing a backlash from a restive rank - and - file, Mario Cilento has been re-elected to a full - four year term as president of the New York State AFL - CIO.

At noon, tipped wage workers — restaurant servers, nail salon technicians, and car wash workers — alongside advocates, labor leaders, and elected officials — will kick - off the One Fair Wage campaign in New York.

In the meantime we will be working with legislative leaders — Democrats and Republicans — and continuing to do what we've been doing all along, and that is working with our community and our allies across New York, including those from communities of faith and organized labor, to earn the votes we need to bring the marriage equality bill to the floor of the Senate for passage.»

Gov. Andrew Cuomo nominated labor union leader / Cuomo superfan Gary LaBarbera to fill one of the open vacancies on the board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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.

He said he would huddle Saturday morning with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who pushed mightily to help Democrats take the majority and helped broker the deal that gave Klein cover in his primary, as well as various labor leaders «who have been very supportive of the I.D.C. and our brand of governing.»

As WFP leader Dan Cantor said at the time (fingers crossed, no doubt): «We understand and accept Andrew's point that this is a pivotal moment in the history of this state, similar to the 1975 New York City fiscal crisis, when leaders in the labor, civic, business and political arena must put aside their individual agendas for the good of the entire state.»

Congressional members, transit officials and labor leaders have raised an alarm about proposed Republican legislation that would end automatic federal transportation money and leave New York City's transit system in jeopardy.