Sentences with phrase «conditions in the labour»

There are also some tentative signs that conditions in the labour market are easing.

The brighter conditions in the labour market have supported consumer spending as the effects of the fiscal stimulus earlier in 2004 have waned.

This is consistent with other indicators pointing to relatively tight conditions in the labour market (as discussed in the chapter on «Domestic Economic Conditions»).

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Another good sign noted by Dawn Desjardins, assistant chief economist at RBC, is an improvement in labour market conditions in the U.S.

There is no reason why the April employment data should show such a massive decline in the labour market conditions of five cities in three provinces.

Doing business in less - developed country is always going to pose a range of challenges, from corrupt officials to bad infrastructure to non-existent environmental regulations and shoddy labour conditions.

«Oil prices, economic conditions in Europe or China, further labour disruptions, a new pandemic — there are any number of possibilities.»

It started with customers asking about the labour and environmental conditions in the locations JQI sources from — not only are there regulations to honour, but consumers are increasingly demanding that food brands treat workers fairly and, in the case of produce, not use pesticides excessively.

As a condition of receiving taxpayer - funded bailouts, governments ordered GM, Chrysler and their unions to bring labour costs in line with Toyota, Honda and Nissan.

IT might not feel like it, but there are early signs of boom conditions forming in some parts of the state's mining industry, with two sectors in particular benefiting from events in the markets for commodities, labour, and capital equipment.

In Bangladesh, workers, mostly women, work long hours for minimum wages that labour advocacy groups say keep those workers trapped in poverty and with few or no rights to organize to improve conditionIn Bangladesh, workers, mostly women, work long hours for minimum wages that labour advocacy groups say keep those workers trapped in poverty and with few or no rights to organize to improve conditionin poverty and with few or no rights to organize to improve conditions.

It's necessary that an «informed national discussion» take place about the condition of Canada's labour market, in order to address future skills gaps, Kenney said.

The company obviously commits to fair labour conditions in these locations and goes even further to use organic cotton and burlap as much as possible.

The labour market has seen considerably softer conditions, but there has been little decline in overall employment, and the rise in unemployment, to date, looks smaller than had been feared a few months ago.

While the near - zero balance of opinion suggests that labour market slack remains, the indicator has continued to improve gradually since the oil price shock, as conditions in affected regions have bottomed out.

Labour disputes and adverse weather conditions can lead to delays in the best - planned projects.

They said in their statement that future policy will be contingent on a handful of factors, including the «evolution» of «labour market conditions.»

The central bank noted in its interest - rate decision that it would be watching labour - market conditions for a reason.

Shorter - term yields in Canada are also forecast to increase in 2014 as a strengthening in economic growth, tightening labour market conditions and accelerating wage growth fuel a steady, albeit slow, increase in inflation.

We are seeing relatively strong labour market conditions in the United States, consumers are confident, and the rate of new firm creation is back near pre-recession levels.

He also called on businesses to invest more in training, improve working conditions, and seek workers who are under - represented in the labour force.

In a statement after the end of the two - day policy meeting, the central bank said, «The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting strong labour market conditions and a sustained return to 2 per cent inflation.»

Weak economic conditions in the past couple of years have seen growth in labour costs slow to 2 1/2 per cent over the year to the December quarter, from 3 1/2 per cent a year earlier.

Despite recent strength, consumer demand is perhaps the greatest area of uncertainty, and the weakness of labour market conditions will not help in this regard.

An expected continuation of positive labour market conditions and strong growth in household income, coupled with falling petrol prices and further scheduled tax cuts in July, also point to the pace of consumption growth remaining firm.

Wages growth has remained moderate in recent quarters, and thus far provides little evidence of any increased pressures despite the stronger labour market conditions over the past year.

Conditions in the household sector are also looking a little brighter, with signs of improvement in the labour market and rosier consumer sentiment supporting a revival in consumer spending.

In addition, labour market conditions have tightened over recent months, as seen in the above - trend growth in employment in the December quarter, the fall in the unemployment rate and reports of labour shortages and pressure on non-wage costIn addition, labour market conditions have tightened over recent months, as seen in the above - trend growth in employment in the December quarter, the fall in the unemployment rate and reports of labour shortages and pressure on non-wage costin the above - trend growth in employment in the December quarter, the fall in the unemployment rate and reports of labour shortages and pressure on non-wage costin employment in the December quarter, the fall in the unemployment rate and reports of labour shortages and pressure on non-wage costin the December quarter, the fall in the unemployment rate and reports of labour shortages and pressure on non-wage costin the unemployment rate and reports of labour shortages and pressure on non-wage costs.

Conditions are still generally favourable in the Japanese labour market.

In its July statement, the FOMC noted that the labour market has «continued to strengthen» and «conditions will strengthen somewhat further» in the months aheaIn its July statement, the FOMC noted that the labour market has «continued to strengthen» and «conditions will strengthen somewhat further» in the months aheain the months ahead.

This is consistent with a recent increase in the ACCI - Westpac survey measure, and suggests that labour market conditions remain relatively tight.

While conditions in the services sector of the economy have remained subdued, the recovery in output growth has been associated with stabilisation of the labour market.

In addition, there could have been delays due to labour disputes and weather conditions, among others.

In contrast to the improving conditions in the business sector, household spending has been flat over the past year, held back by a relatively subdued labour markeIn contrast to the improving conditions in the business sector, household spending has been flat over the past year, held back by a relatively subdued labour markein the business sector, household spending has been flat over the past year, held back by a relatively subdued labour market.

Most labour cost indicators suggest that wages growth edged up in the second half of 2003, consistent with signs that labour - market conditions remain firm.

Uncertainty about labour market reforms, the adequacy of pension systems and future economic conditions may also be discouraging consumers from spending, especially in Germany where these issues have received much publicity.

Along with the pick - up in activity, there are tentative signs that conditions are improving in labour markets across the region, with the unemployment rate declining slightly in a number of countries.

After firming considerably over the December quarter of 2004, labour market conditions have remained buoyant in the new year.

If you're living in Alberta today, you don't really care about this debate over whether there's a recession or not; you know the Alberta economy is contracting and labour market conditions in Alberta have weakened a lot.

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This can be seen in the end of labour contracts or at the very least, a general weakening of the once stable and fixed labour contract - which was the norm in the richest countries - and the general rise in uncertainty and unemployment and, for those still working, a deterioration in working conditions around what is called flexibility.

[9] In particular, economics is the study of two related aspects of the human condition: labour and consumption.

Home conditions become difficult: many mothers have to bring up children, as single parents due to divorce, labour migration and deaths in civil conflict.

«Small - scale mining is the second biggest global employer, and many of those mines force their workers to labour long hours in dirty and dangerous conditions for a pittance, whilst we enjoy the high value, glittering jewellery made using their gold.»

The story Jesus told reflects the conditions of first - century Palestine and we are to assume, as his hearers certainly would have assumed, (that the labourers hired later in the day expected to receive a part of a denarius, a denarius being a regular payment for one day's labour.

The bulk of capital investment is concentrated in the industrial or advanced sector in the belief that rapid industrialisation would create conditions for wider utilisation of the abundant labour available and reduce inequalities in income distribution.

For 3Fish, producing sustainable, ethical produce also means ensuring people are paid a fair price for their labour and employed in decent conditions.

«3Fish prides itself on selecting and working with supply partners who treat their employees with respect, pay them a fair price for their labour, provide safe and hygienic working conditions and are in no way involved with child labour.»

In addition, Ms Mardirossian says the company is strongly focused on sustainable and ethical sourcing; it is taking steps to ensure that appropriate working conditions and no child labour are used to manufacture its products in emerging economieIn addition, Ms Mardirossian says the company is strongly focused on sustainable and ethical sourcing; it is taking steps to ensure that appropriate working conditions and no child labour are used to manufacture its products in emerging economiein emerging economies.

... [T] here was a significant excess of the primary outcome in births planned at home compared with those planned in obstetric units in the restricted group of women without complicating conditions at the start of care in labour.