Sentences with phrase «advocates for working people»

Mulgrew called the Janus case «part of a coordinated plan by right - wing organizations to disenfranchise workers and crush the labor movement, one of the few strong advocates for working people.»

«I ran for office in order to be an advocate for working people, as I have done throughout my life as a construction worker, labor organizer, father, attorney, and citizen,» Panepinto added.

Anna Falicov, Esq. — Ms. Falicov has focused her law practice and activism on representing and advocating for working people.

Not exact matches

«Young people often focus on today's cash flow, ignoring they have the work of their life ahead of them,» says Eleanor Blayney consumer advocate for the CFP Board, a non-profit that qualifies investment professional to become certified financial planners.

«Put simply, if your people don't view work as a chore, then they will work harder, make fewer mistakes and are more likely to become advocates for your brand.»

As a former city councilor, Selina advocated for the rights of taxpayers, fought to protect the health of children and families by introducing a local ban on cosmetic pesticides and worked to improve access for people with disabilities as chair of the Coquitlam Universal Access - Ability Advisory Committee.

He just wrote a book advocating for the idea of giving every working person in the U.S. $ 500 a month.

Specifically, with respect to racial equity — which is what Encompass focuses on — it's important for organizations to recognize that advocates of color face unique pressures in our movement in part because there are so few of us and because the people we work with often don't understand the nuances of the challenges we face.

He is also a passionate advocate for youth, promoting the benefits of work - integrated learning and supporting the development of RBC Future Launch, a 10 - year, $ 500 million commitment to help young people build the skills and capabilities required to succeed in a changing world.

We're also a leading advocate for kids facing homelessness, defending the rights of young people at a local, state, national, and international level and working to affect the issues that drive youth homelessness.

This means Christians working for and advocating the redistribution of goods and services so that poor people can experience a positive, productive quality of life.

I know that Jesus is my Advocate, and even when nothing seems fair, and there's not any community, and no one to help, He's still working for me, and He's not going to allow a bunch of show pony, religiously confused people to break my faith, or my heart.

Romans 5:8 So advocating that people be put to death then would be doing God's work, and the only work God left for us after Jesus is to bring people to Him not to judge them.

In that respect, the situation may be similar to those created by the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy and the National Right to Work Committee; who would volunteer to be the advocate of an «insane nuclear policy» or oppose the right of people to wWork Committee; who would volunteer to be the advocate of an «insane nuclear policy» or oppose the right of people to workwork?

Pro-life groups like Students for Life may be involved in work that pro-life advocates see as important and effective, but by perpetuating a controversy — if that was their intention — they risk isolating the very people who are fighting for the same cause.

«We will continue to pray for peace, to work towards greater understanding between peoples of all faiths and none, and to advocate for the needs of those most marginalised.»

It appears that you have seemed to have worked out a way for you personally, and you are advocating the same for others, of finding a balance of understanding and tolerance, while also being careful of groups of people that have ideologies that promote harm to those that are not part of these groups.

It's important to understand patriarchy if we are to understand the incredible nature of Esther's rise to power and all the odds that were working against her as she advocated for the lives of her people.

If we advocate for improved public transportation, does that equate to shaming people who drive their cars to work?

But I do wonder, then, why so many people advocate for working through infidelity to «save» a marriage when I can't think of anyone in his or her right mind who would say the same about physical abuse.

Having started my business with a little person in my lap or crawling around my feet, I am an avid advocate for parents who want to bring a baby to work for a period of time after returning from maternity leave.

This group is for people who embrace and want to help us collectively realize by joining us in learning to appreciate the Inner Doctor within each of us, learning to communicate and work with the Inner Doctor through the Healing By Design ™ Self - Care Technology and other self - care, self - healing modalities and tools to achieve optimal health, and learning to advocate for the Inner Doctor in our home, our workplace, and our community, by sharing our self - healing experiences.

And for telling people about BFinCB and our work to Advocate, Inform and Support breastfeeding mothers in the military.

We work to increase public awareness about the day - to - day issues about people across the spectrum, advocate for appropriate services for individuals of every age, and provide the latest information regarding treatment, education, research, and advocacy.

But Democrat Lew Fidler has earned the trust of his community in this conservative leaning South Brooklyn district through his long track record of putting government to work for the people and advocating for seniors, students and taxpayers.»

Instead, the P.S. could have reinforced the primary ask, or sent people to a page that had more info about same - sex marriage and how to advocate for it, or even asked for donations to an OUTSIDE group that works on the issue.

Mayor Bill de Blasio has not filled up his administration yet, but Twenty - four of the 32 people who worked for him as Public Advocate got a free entry to the Mayor's office, according to payroll records released Friday.

Business groups had been lobbying against continuing the tax on the wealthy, while unions and other advocates for the minimum wage say a three year phase in is too long for working people to wait.

Although the advocates proposed working with Ms. Cunningham, people briefed on the matter said the Cuomo administration later expressed support for the choice.

«I was privileged to work with Ken, first in his capacity as a gifted courtroom advocate, and subsequently during his too - brief tenure as a public servant committed to advancing public safety and justice reform for the People of Kings County,» said Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance.

«Gov. Cuomo continues to be a great advocate for the people who live and work in the Adirondacks.»

«His dedicated work in safeguarding public education, fighting drug abuse, promoting economic growth and advocating for the people of Dutchess and Putnam counties, makes clear why he is the best candidate in this race.

Espada is reportedly pushing for a joint statement with Sampson on the farm workers bill — and perhaps also on a package of housing bills that housing advocates dislike because they view them as too pro-landlord — but some people around the Brooklyn lawmaker worry it will look too much like he's (yet again) getting worked over by the wily majority leader and are balking.

«The Council is committed to fighting for the diverse needs of the 8.4 million people who call New York City home and I look forward to continuing to work with Governor [Andrew] Cuomo, [Senate] Majority Leader [John] Flanagan, [Assembly] Speaker [Carl] Heastie and state lawmakers to advocate for our top priorities, such as the DREAM Act, a $ 15 minimum wage and paid family leave, and to make sure that New York City gets its fair share.»

Assemblyman Mark Gjonaj is our choice for City Council because he understands the needs of the residents of Throgs Neck, Morris Park and City Island and has used his position as a state lawmaker to be an advocate for the issues affecting the working people of the East Bronx.

«This race will be a choice between a community advocate who stands up for middle class workers and equality for all people, or an out of touch 1 % er who represents big business and the erosion of the working class,» Small said in a statement.

He says that after much discussion, contemplation and prayer he has decided to instead focus on his current position, his family and his work as an advocate for people with disabilities.

Immediately prior to joining Environmental Advocates, he worked for the Cuomo administration as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, where he was the chief messaging strategist and spokesperson for one of the state's largest agencies.

CSEA has always been a strong advocate for their members and working people.

Business groups had been lobbying against continuing the tax on the wealthy, while unions and other advocates for the minimum wage say a three - year phase in is too long for working people to wait.

I know that during my time as an advocate and my time working for individuals with disabilities, they require a person with a voice.

That's why nonprofits like Amazon Watch work in long - term partnership with indigenous peoples to strengthen their capacity to advocate for their rights and protect their ancestral territories.

Since 2007, the second Wednesday in March has marked Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, when the Academy acknowledges the significant work RDNs do as advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world.

However, many people advocate that the military diet is popular for a reason: «That It Can Really Work.»

Today is Registered Dietitian Nutrition Day, a day to celebrate the work of dietitians in advocating for the good health of people around the world, and to recognize their commitment to giving quality nutritional advice and services.

As an infertility advocate and a mental health therapist working with people through the infertility journey, I see what it leaves behind for many of us — even if it does end with those 2.5 kids.

She believes in advocating for and working towards ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry and helping people build a conscious style they love.

More than just a dating site, Disability Match is an advocate for the disabled community and works with charitable organizations and individuals throughout the UK to make people's lives and relationships more enjoyable.

She believes in advocating for and working towards ethical and sustainable practices in the fashion industry and helping people build a conscious style they love.

Adding the rider to contracts is a way that actors, directors and other people in high demand working on movies can use that power to advocate for diversity throughout the production.