Sentences with phrase «fair wages in»

To learn more about overtime pay and fair wages in Philadelphia, speak to an experienced PA employment lawyer.

In 2014, the shop began selling products made by artisans in Guatemala and Kenya, offering job creation and fair wages in addition to clean - water access.

Not exact matches

Vas Gunaratna, manager of UNITE, the Canadian textile union manager in Vancouver, said just because something is produced locally is no guarantee fair wages are being paid and that the factory is operating in accordance to the labour code.

In this way, you could include almost any good you own that has a fair market value or intangible asset (like the present value of my own future wages).

SANDERS: Senator Bernie Sanders has consistently taken a hard line on free trade deals during his time in politics, from NAFTA to the TPP, citing concerns for fair wages and U.S. job loss to outsourcing.

Imagine Goods partners with vulnerable and marginalized people around the world to make products that, in many cases, give them the first fair wages they've ever received.

Raven + Lily currently helps employ marginalized women in Ethiopia, India, Cambodia and the United States at fair trade wages to give them access to a safe job, sustainable income, healthcare, education, and a real chance to break the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families.

Henry rejected liberal versions of the social gospel which tended to be all social and no gospel, but he appealed to an earlier evangelical consensus of cultural engagement that included the work of William Wilberforce in campaigning for the abolition of the slave trade in England, the revivalist impulses of Charles G. Finney against slavery in this country, as well as evangelical concerns for suffrage, temperance, child labor laws, fair wages for workers, and many other progressive issues to which many theologically conservative Christians were once committed» before what David Moberg has called «the great reversal,» an evangelical withdrawal from such concerns.

It's grown on a fourth - generation, family - owned farm in India, and farmers are paid 6X the standard commodity prices to ensure truly fair wages.

He was previously the Associate Director of the North American Integration and Development Center in the School of Public Affairs at UCLA from 1995 to 2006, where his research focused on NAFTA, contract agriculture in Mexico, fair trade coffee in Oaxaca, regional competitiveness of the produce industry, living wages in Los Angeles, and immigration and farm labor in California.

«Irrespective of whether or not a business employs someone directly, irrespective of whether or not they're a contractor or hold some other form of relationship, the business has a responsibility to ensure workers are receiving proper wages and other entitlements under the Fair Work Act,» she will tell a conference in Canberra.

Fair Work's investigation into systemic underpayment of wages, the role of head office, and a decision last week by the Fair Work Commission to terminate 26 enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) between Domino's and the Shop, Distributive & Allied Employees Association sets the scene for a colourful annual general meeting on November 8, at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane's cultural precinct.

Besides underpayment of wages, the Fair Work Ombudsman is looking at the role of Domino's head office and whether the business model is a factor in rampant underpayment of workers.

Even though it is club football that really pays the wages of the players and with some real glory on offer in the shape of domestic cups, leagues and the Europa and Champions League competitions, it is fair to say that the biggest trophy in football is the World Cup.

I may defend Wenger a lot in transfers but I do put the blame of wages at his feet, Wenger wants a more equal pay and has said years ago (when Dein was here) that having fair / kinda equal wages would be better.

So what's stop him to invest more in order to totally eradicate ebola or the lack of education, to clean the water, to give fair wages and so on?

Ramires suggested he would be willing to take a cut in wages to join the Nerazzurri, who have to be careful with how much they spend due to financial fair play (FFP) restrictions.

All Colored Organics products are, of course 100 % organic and made by happy employees with fair wages and health care plans in safe working environment.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) also means that every company involved in the production chain bears this seal of approval and the employees are paid fair wages.

(Not to knock on working mothers because I am sure it's hard to leave your little ones behind) but also because in most instances; WAHMs suppport local economy by employeeing their community and offering them fair wages.

Instead they pay fair wages and tend to reinvest in their workers» communities.

RWDSU and the TWU have joined a growing list of unions siding with Gustavo Rivera against Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. in the upcoming Sept. 14 primary, playing up his ties to organized labor and pledge to support «fair wages» and «good health care.»

And if you're one of those people who lost their job, who stayed in work but on reduced hours, took a pay cut as household bills rocketed, or - and I know a lot of people don't like to admit this - someone who finds themselves out of work or on lower wages because of low - skilled immigration, life simply doesn't seem fair.

Registered nurses at Albany Medical Center have voted to unionize after calling for a voice in staffing decisions, fair wages and improved benefit plans.

In fact I've heard many politicians using the «its public money» rhetoric to try to drive down public sector wages, regardless of whether the wages are «fair» or not.

«This strong union stands up for all workers in their fight for fair contracts and wages, and the right to a decent quality of life.

Strike Poverty in the Hudson Valley is set to rally 4 pm, meeting at the corner of Main St. and South Grand Ave in Poughkeepsie, then marching over to the McDonald's on Main St. to hear from workers who are demanding fair wages for their work.

The Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act, as the bill is being called, would have wide - ranging implications for the largest development projects in New York, replacing agreements hammered out project by project with a broad standard intended to protect low - wage workers.

Congressman José E. Serrano stands in solidarity with members of 32BJ SEIU at a rally outside Bronx Borough Hall to demand fair wages and work benefits.

It is at this point, with footballers refusing to contribute even in a vaguely - fair manner to society, whilst the fans who support their wages are cancelling Sky Sports and Setanta subscriptions and already can not afford to see them play live, that I wonder if footballers could then be seen in the same light as politicians and bankers.

At 12:30 p.m., de Blasio delivers brief remarks at the Port Authority Commissioners and Board Committee meeting in support of fair wages and benefits for airport workers, 4 World Trade Center, 150 Greenwich St., Manhattan.

On this National Day of Action for $ 15, the governor has made New York state a leader in the fight for fair wages.

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), has said it will not give in to demands from labour unions ahead of the impending elections.

«New York continues to be a national leader in fighting for justice for working men and women, and by providing a platform for New Yorkers» concerns to be heard, we are furthering our efforts to deliver fair wages for all,» Cuomo said in a statement.

And Mr. Stringer's office maintains that despite a clause in the executive order saying it «shall not be construed to infringe upon the Comptroller's responsibility for monitoring compliance with, and conducting investigations under, the Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act,» the act does not allow him to conduct oversight of the new living wage.

«New York proudly set an example for the nation by raising the minimum wage to $ 15, yet the fight for economic justice for our working families continues, and we won't stop until every New Yorker is paid the fair wages they deserve,» Cuomo said in a statement.

There need to be fair rules on what happens when people come here and rules which prevent a race to the bottom in wages and conditions.

Issues addressed in the communiqué include: incremental credits where it was recommended that Fair Wages and Salaries Commission should liaise with Controller and Accountant General's Department to let the Ministry of Finance know the total cost of the incremental credits for 2011 and 2012.

Priests, pastors, rabbis, imams and other faith leaders began the silent procession at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Barclay Street, where they gathered in a rallying prayer for The Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act.

«We first introduced the «Fair Wages for New Yorkers» Act in 2011 to fight for the rights of those underserved and often ignored residents of this City.

And New York would emerge, at long last, as an example for other states and the nation to follow in the fight for fair pay, especially if Mr. Cuomo follows up this action by assuming a leadership role in the broader struggle for higher wages.

«There's only one candidate in this race who has been sued by his own workers for failing to pay fair wages, and that is Aaron Woolf.»

«In these tough economic times, it is crucial that we have elected officials who will fight for fair wages, quality healthcare and affordable housing for the hardworking men and women of New York City,» she said in a statemenIn these tough economic times, it is crucial that we have elected officials who will fight for fair wages, quality healthcare and affordable housing for the hardworking men and women of New York City,» she said in a statemenin a statement.

The Fair Wages Commission had also agreed with the salary structure of the hospital and given approval,» he said in a Citi News interview last week.

We also believe in fair wages.

Cotilú designs are produced with made - to - last materials and are manufactured in Colombian factories chosen because they provide living wages and fair treatment of team members.

In addition to paying fair trade wages to artisans, they offer scholarships to help their children attend school, and even donate to help families cover adoption expenses — something I love on a deeply personal level.

Her designs are produced locally in the US for fair wages, utilizing a mix of eco-friendly fabrics such as Tencel, Cupro, recycled PET, organic cotton and local domestic USA ponte.

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