Sentences with phrase «action union leaders»

But what the recent ballot results show is that there is extremely limited support for the kind of strike action union leaders are calling for.

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We were curious about how it looks to the crew and the passengers in third class, so we made some calls to union leaders, anti-poverty activists, and various economists and historians who make it their business to study big business without being part of the action.»

Fox tells the story from beginning to end: childhood in the German - American parsonage; nine grades of school followed by three years in a denominational «college» that was not yet a college and three year's in Eden Seminary, with graduation at 21; a five - month pastorate due to his father's death; Yale Divinity School, where despite academic probation because he had no accredited degree, he earned the B.D. and M.A.; the Detroit pastorate (1915 - 1918) in which he encountered industrial America and the race problem; his growing reputation as lecturer and writer (especially for The Christian Century); the teaching career at Union Theological Seminary (1928 - 1960); marriage and family; the landmark books Moral Man and Immoral Society and The Nature and Destiny of Man; the founding of the Fellowship of Socialist Christians and its journal Radical Religion; the gradual move from Socialist to liberal Democratic politics, and from leader of the Fellowship of Reconciliation to critic of pacifism; the break with Charles Clayton Morrison's Christian Century and the inauguration of Christianity and Crisis; the founding of the Union for Democratic Action, then later of Americans for Democratic Action; participation in the ecumenical movement, especially the Oxford Conference and the Amsterdam Assembly; increasing friendship with government officials and service with George Kennan's policy - planning group in the State Department; the first stroke in 1952 and the subsequent struggles with ill health; retirement from Union in 1960, followed by short appointments at Harvard, at the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, and at Columbia's Institute of War and Peace Studies; intense suffering from ill health; and death in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, in 1971.

At noon, SUNY Old Westbury President Dr. Calvin O. Butts joins community leaders and Dreamers to show support and defend Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and urge Congress to enact legislation that protects these young people, SUNY Old Westbury, Student Union, Multipurpose Room A, Old Westbury.

In the past few months, the leaders of all the public sector unions threatened a mass strike of three million workers over pensions, while this week the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union balloted members on industrial action over civil service job cuts.

Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude, who is responsible for the Civil Service, said: «Our official estimates are that fewer than half a million took part in this strike action — well short of the inflated claims of union leaders.

«It is disappointing that, once again, some union leaders have pushed for strike action that will achieve nothing and benefit no one.

Union leaders have relied on mandates for action that lack authority — the National Union of Teachers ballot was run nearly two years ago, while other ballots had extremely low turnouts.»

Ironically, some of the leaders in the WFP who have endorsed Nixon — represent groups including New York Communities for Change and Citizens Action — receive massive funding from unions.

More leaders in more African countries will abolish term limits unless organisations like the African Union take action.

At 2 p.m., leaders from the Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network and Education for a Better America will address the policy implications of the influx of unaccompanied children into the Hempstead, NY Union Free School District, 185 Peninsula Blvd., Hempstead.

The money from casino and gambling interests is coming to the forefront as a new political action committee of business leaders, unions and politicians begins a push for the casino amendment.

The main civil servants» union, the Public and Commercial Services union, which took joint strike action on 30 June, has described Labour leader Ed Miliband's refusal to support public sector workers taking action over cuts in their pensions as «a slap in the face».

SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Union leaders, workers and Citizen Action activists held a press conference in front of a Syracuse Burger King restaurant Thursday to build on momentum to raise the minimum wage and to call on Sen. Dave Valesky to return to the Democratic conference in the Senate.

After hearing five hours of testimony on Wednesday, from school administrators, union leaders and advocacy groups, Flanagan, a Long Island Republican, said he will prepare a «three - pronged» action plan.

Police union leaders charged that Mayor Bill de Blasio's comments after the Garner decision, and his relationship with the protesters, created the environment that lead to Brinsley's actions.

NEW YORK, NY (12/18/2017)(readMedia)-- Last week, over thirty organizations, nonprofits, labor unions, including the New York State United Teachers, SEIU 32BJ, RWDSU, CWA District 1, and civil rights organizations, including Statewide NAACP and National Action Network, civil liberties, reproductive and immigrant rights, criminal justice and re-entry groups, New American and LGBTQ community groups sent a letter demanding that Governor Cuomo and the legislative leaders prioritize Early Voting in the 2018 - 19 budget.

Saying that «Legislative leaders must be held to a higher ethical standard of conduct and his actions violate that standard,» good government group Citizens Union called for Skelos to step down from his leadership post on Tuesday.

During a closed - door meeting with Mayor Bill de Blasio last week, the city's police union leaders asked the mayor to denounce what they perceived as anti-police actions by City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, according to Ed Mullins, president of the Sergeants Benevolent Association.

Strike action has been gaining less and less traction with NUT and NASWUT members who are increasingly concerned that unions are losing parents and alienating staff from school leaders.

Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu disclosed their intended action at a meeting with the Tamale Tipper Truck Owners Union in Tamale.

The Labour leader is prepared to tell Paul Kenny that the unilateral action by the GMB to cut its annual funding by 88 % has inadvertently made the case for reform of the historic link between the party and the unions.»

Maloney joined dozens of community leaders, labor unions and political action committees in endorsing Costa's City Council campaign for a 22nd District seat, which represents Astoria along with parts of Long Island City, Woodside, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights.

But Mr Cameron said the Labour leader could not condemn the actions of unions because he was «in their pockets».

The hard - left union leader also warned the Government co-ordinated industrial action on public sector pay was «very likely».

Addressing the House of Commons, Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude said responsibility for the disruption caused by the action lay with union leaders.

The union leader - who is a key bankroller of Jeremy Corbyn - said he was ready to defy a legal requirement that strike action needs to be approved by a ballot with a turnout of more than 50 per cent.

As countries prepare to finalize a climate agreement in Paris this coming December, global leaders like the United States and the European Union are releasing intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs), country specific action plans that outline how they intend to reduce global warming emissions.

European leaders have debated such questions at meeting after meeting, but even with the implementation of the European Union's Framework Program 6 looming, they have failed to develop a workable action agenda for change.

The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is a growing alliance that brings together trade unions, INGOs, the women's and youth movements, community and faith groups and others to call for action from world leaders in the global North and South to meet their promises to end poverty and inequality.GCAP's main aim is to achieve policy and practice changes that will improve the lives of people living in poverty.GCAP adds to existing campaigning on poverty by forming diverse, inclusive national platforms that are able to open up civil society space and advocate more effectively than individual organisations would be able to do on theiAction Against Poverty (GCAP) is a growing alliance that brings together trade unions, INGOs, the women's and youth movements, community and faith groups and others to call for action from world leaders in the global North and South to meet their promises to end poverty and inequality.GCAP's main aim is to achieve policy and practice changes that will improve the lives of people living in poverty.GCAP adds to existing campaigning on poverty by forming diverse, inclusive national platforms that are able to open up civil society space and advocate more effectively than individual organisations would be able to do on theiaction from world leaders in the global North and South to meet their promises to end poverty and inequality.GCAP's main aim is to achieve policy and practice changes that will improve the lives of people living in poverty.GCAP adds to existing campaigning on poverty by forming diverse, inclusive national platforms that are able to open up civil society space and advocate more effectively than individual organisations would be able to do on their own.

School leaders» union the National Association of Head Teachers has endorsed the Children's Commissioner's reminder of the importance of online safety — and warns that statutory action is vital.

According to Schools Week, further talks between unions and the trust will now be overseen by the conciliation service Acas, and although leaders are hoping for a «swift resolution», officials say the matter could escalate as far as a ballot of staff for potential industrial action.

A message union leaders admit was sometimes confusing and questions about the action's legality...

Union leaders invite «all concerned Chicago citizens to unite in a day of action by: withholding your labor; withholding your dollars; boycotting the Magnificent Mile... engaging in nonviolent direct action protests...» against Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois» school funding formula.

According to the piece, public employee union leaders and community organizations gathered in Washington, D.C. in 2014 and came up with a 3 - point plan: use the bargaining process as a way to challenge the relationships between government and the private - sector; work with community allies to create new, shared goals that help advance both worker and citizen power; and recognize militancy and collective action will likely be necessary if workers and citizens are to reduce inequality and strengthen democracy.

Further talks between unions and the trust will now be overseen by the conciliation service Acas, and although leaders are hoping for a «swift resolution», officials say the matter could escalate as far as a ballot of staff for potential industrial action.

The union gave $ 200,000 to Al Sharpton's National Action Network even though the civil rights leader is a strong supporter of charter schools.

The NUT conference heard calls for industrial action in opposition to the changes, which union leaders say could threaten teachers» pay and job security, as such decisions about pay and conditions would be decided by academy chains.

The NUT conference will hear calls for industrial action in opposition to the changes, which union leaders say could threaten teachers» pay and job security, as such decisions about pay and conditions would be decided by academy chains.

If the government does not reduce teacher workload, the National Education Union will take action, one of its leaders has warned.

Alexandria, VA — This weekend, union leaders and liberal advocacy groups from across the country will march in Washington, D.C. for what they call the «Save Our Schools March and National Call to Action.»

Sylvia Pankhurst's strong socialist beliefs and actions, which did not align with the vision of WSPU leaders including her mother and sister, led to her expulsion from the union in early 1914.

In addition to their anger over the proscribed action at Cooper Union, student leaders also took offense at being given a reduced role in the disciplinary process and in the drafting of the document itself.

The European Union is a global leader in transitioning towards a low - carbon economy: Europe's unprecedented renewable energy boom, its action on energy efficiency and the economic downturn have all contributed to a drop in greenhouse gas emissions.

Ottawa, ON — Today, leaders from the environmental and Indigenous rights movements, including Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, David Suzuki, Union of BC Indian Chiefs President Grand Chief Stewart Phillip and six others, released a letter supporting Climate 101, a youth and student - led civil disobedience action planned for October 24th in Ottawa.