Sentences with phrase «as negotiators for»

The proposed layoffs come as negotiators for the school system and Chicago Teachers Union continue to bargain over a contract to replace one that expired June 30.

What this all means is anyone's guess, inasmuch as the negotiators for the district and the union have been at it for months with little progress to show.

Canadians tentative about trade with China; more bullish on the EU, UK September 7, 2017 — As negotiators for Canada, the United States, and Mexico revealed this week they've made little progress on revising the North American Free Trade Agreement

In fact, Trump's constant reversals on the TPP will also weaken his strength as a negotiator for potential future bilateral deals with Japan, the UK, or others.

Ryan has also served in the offices of members of the US Cabinet and US Congress, conducted research for several think tanks, and served as a negotiator for a new counter-narcotics framework with Latin American governments while at the US State Department.

Selected as negotiator for service contracts and verified all details were in accordance with Township requirements.

Not exact matches

The Canadian side isn't quite as bullish on prospects for an immediate deal:» (It would be) a bit of a challenge,» Canada's chief negotiator, Steve Verheul, said before a meeting with union officials in Ottawa.

While experienced negotiators sometimes refer to their methods as the «negotiating game,» it's really a misnomer for a process in which the stakes are often extremely high.

Chief of staff John Kelly phoned Trump from Capitol Hill to advise him against accepting the proposal, and the president summoned conservative Republican negotiators to help build a united front against the plan, which would have provided some border security funding as well as protection from deportation for immigrants brought to the country as children and now here illegally.

It could be seen as a gesture of goodwill for Canadian and Mexican negotiators who are in talks with the U.S. to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement.

One of the things that makes us feel weak as negotiators — and it's those of us who feel weak that are likely to go looking for advice — is the sense that the other side has more information than we do.

The smaller burden of red tape required for WTO rates, which still involves forms but nothing as complicated on rules of origin, can deliver real cost savings, says Mathew Wilson, a senior vice-president at Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters who helps advise Canadian NAFTA negotiators.

As a contract negotiator, he worked with team that built lunar excursion modules for NASA to propel ships back to Earth and later the group that helped to build wings for the space shuttle.

Negotiators are now settling issues such as how many shipping containers will be allowed into Havana for renovating the U.S. mission there.

But for someone who has long fashioned himself as a master negotiator, Trump left it unclear whether he was bluffing or willing to risk a long trade dispute between the world's two biggest economies, with steep consequences for consumers, businesses and an already shaken stock market.

David Robinson, in his capacity as trade and education consultant for Education International, a global union federation claiming to represent 30 million teachers and other education workers, met with WTO negotiators during the ministerial to discuss potential impacts on public education.

Chris Sacca Former Wi - Fi negotiator, now investor For Chris Sacca, a trained attorney from Georgetown University and an avid skier, leaving Google after nearly four years as its wireless dealmaker was a tough call, considering his run of high - profile experiences.

American negotiator Robert Lighthizer describes the dispute clause (that Canada supports) as a job - robber that provides «government risk insurance for foreign outsourcing.»

In an effort to forestall any discussion of Japan as a currency manipulator, the Japanese are offering all sorts of investment ideas in the context of getting Trump the negotiator to soften his stance on tariffs for Japanese goods, or sourced material from Asia for assembly in the U.S. Japan is a paramount promoter of the global supply chain paradigm.

Negotiators have been working for days - and nights - on details of the bill, which is widely viewed as the last major piece of legislation likely to move through Congress in this election year.

Kirsten Hillman, the lead negotiator for the TPP talks and a senior official on softwood lumber issues, will act as MacNaughton's deputy in Washington and will also play a significant role.

Choppy trading will be the norm as negotiators head into the next round of NAFTA negotiations, set for Jan. 23 - 28 in Montreal.

U.S. negotiators began trade talks with the Chinese on Thursday, with Beijing vowing that it can win a protracted trade war and halting orders for American - grown soybeans as a warning shot.

UK publishes Brexit positions After being criticized by European Union negotiators for months, the British government published several position papers this week, laying out detailed viewpoints on border issues between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as well as on the need for a transitional customs union following Brexit.

Britain and the Netherlands (as they acknowledge in the proposed agreement with which they confronted Icelandic negotiators on June 5, 2009) merely «informed» Icelandic authorities, without following the rules and consulting with them to get permission for their quick bailout of depositors.

As the NAFTA negotiators pause to consider the latest U.S. proposal on auto rules of origin, Here For America companies continue to have concerns about its complexity, equity and achievability.

EU negotiators are not liable to go easy on the breakaway nation, fearing that others may follow suit, so the UK's hopes for a soft Brexit are unlikely to be realized; casting doubts about London's future preeminence as a prime financial hub.

Brexit talks are going nowhere as negotiators in the UK and EU gear up for additional talks in Luxembourg and Brussels this week.

In other news, our team seems to be rounding nicely into form, with a productive off - season and several new additions already settling in, there seems to be a renewed sense of confidence in the air... our well - oiled machine has conducted business again early this year, so we can just sit back, kick our feet up and watch all those other suckers scramble to make panic moves in the 11th hour... of course, we need to tie up a few loose ends but our team of savvy negotiators, under the tutelage of our faithful leader, will perform their usual magic with ample time to spare... I have to laugh when I look around the soccer world and see all those teams look upon us with envy and scorn as they struggle to mimic our seemingly infallible business model... thank goodness the powers that be had the foresight and fortitude to resist the temptations of the modern football era... instead of listening to all the experts and simply taking the easy way out by making the necessary improvements on the field and in the front office, we chose the path never traveled... we are truly pioneers in our field... sometimes you just have to have faith in the people that have always conducted themselves in a respectful and honest fashion... most fans aren't so fortunate, they will never know what it's like to follow a team that treats everyone in and around the club as if they were an extended member of the family... all for one I say... so when you wake up this morning, please try not to gloat when you see rival fans pacing back and forth waiting for their respective teams to pull the usual panic buys, just say nothing and be thankful that it isn't you... like I've always said, this is why you stay the course... this is when the real benefits of having someone in charge for over 2 decades really pays off... have a great day fellow Gunners

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Fabinho has been United's top target for the right - back position but, in what has become something of a trend of the summer, Monaco have proven exceptionally tough negotiators as they aim to get as much money as possible for the interest in their talented young squad.

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is famous for being a fierce negotiator but that extends further than just transfer dealings as he refuses to offer any player more than # 100,000 a week.

«A clarification of the UK position is indispensable for us to negotiate and for us to make sufficient progress on this financial dossier, which is inseparable from the other withdrawal dossiers... As soon as the UK is ready to clarify the nature of its commitments, we will be prepared to discuss this with the British negotiators.&raquAs soon as the UK is ready to clarify the nature of its commitments, we will be prepared to discuss this with the British negotiators.&raquas the UK is ready to clarify the nature of its commitments, we will be prepared to discuss this with the British negotiators.»

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This is the realist perspective of international relations in which the national leader is understood through the exclusive capacity as a head negotiator of his or her country, looking to achieve the best possible deal for his or her nation.

Credo political director Murshed Zaheed called Schumer «the worst negotiator in Washington» and said he got «outmaneuvered» by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.).

Mr. Maroko has distinguished himself as a fierce negotiator and advocate for workers.

Not only was he the butt of criticism from his Brussels counterparts as a «weak negotiator» and for his «apparent lack of involvement» but he was also chided by MPs during his «fantasy land» presentation on the Brexit negotiations as the Commons returned on Tuesday.

Landis casts himself as a problem solver with a flexible approach to difficult problems, and cites his experience as a litigator and tough negotiator as important reasons why he would make the best candidate for the Council.

And as Britain turns to Canada and other nations to try to shore up its trade networks, its negotiators face a similar problem: everyone knows they are desperate for a deal.

It is inexplicable to think that after abandoning their noble mandates, they would rather prefer to serve as ransom negotiator and cover for Boko Haram terrorists.

A former deputy county executive in Westchester, Schwartz is known for being a tough - as - nails negotiator and administrator.

Lib Dem negotiators, such as David Laws and Chris Huhne, clearly deserve praise and admiration for the results they brought back to HQ.

RIP James F. Hanley, who started work as a union electrician and went on to become New York City's chief labor negotiator for nearly 15 years.

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Mr. Silver had served for more than two decades as the Assembly speaker, imposing his will on matters large and small; he had a reputation as a staunch defender of New York City, a shrewd negotiator in budget talks and, at times, a recalcitrant opponent of anything he disliked.

His role as chief labor negotiator for the baseball owners during the 1994 labor dispute ended in failure and frustration.

According to an attendee conveying a statement from the former president, Clinton believes Schneiderman has «demonstrated remarkable tenacity and skill as negotiators and advocates for ordinary Americans.

Alison Hirsh, the political director and a registered lobbyist for the building workers union 32BJ, is now the lead negotiator in the speaker's race for the council's Progressive Caucus, which Mark - Viverito co-chairs — and which is expected to emerge as a power broker in the speaker's race.

NAFTA, long a punching bag for Trump, is edging closer toward collapse as negotiators gather for a fourth round of contentious talks in Washington, D.C. this week.