Sentences with phrase «fighting for $»

But I just can't help but wonder what the x number of unemployed recent law graduates that now has $ 100,000 in law school debt and is fighting for a $ 40K per year law job thinks about shit law jobs and the above advice.

Other labor unions and community organizations are pledging support to the CTU and the walkout — and fast - food workers fighting for a $ 15 minimum wage say they will walk off the job for a day.

«From championing the DREAM Act to fighting for the $ 15 minimum wage to supporting affordable housing, Assemblyman Moya is truly dedicated to bettering the lives of the families that call this city home,» the pols wrote.

Last year, poorly paid fast food workers throughout New York City also fighting for a $ 15 an minimum wage staged one - day walkouts on several occasions - and even attracted the outspoken support of then mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio in the process.

That's why we're fighting for the $ 15 minimum wage so homecare, healthcare and all working New Yorkers have dignity, security and a better future for their children,» said 1199SEIU President George Gresham.

That's why we're fighting for the $ 15 minimum wage so homecare, healthcare and all working New Yorkers have dignity, security and a better future for their children,»

SALT is 1 small part of the law and not very significant, except to Cuomo who fighting for the $ 60,000 property tax crowd.

Cuomo is fighting for $ 550 million in state funding for the New York City Housing Authority.

I know you believe we do not donate our fair share to Kaiser Drumph so you Reed and Collins are fighting for $ 14B more than we already donate to subsidize red states!

Hell Deon Brock was fighting for $ 1000 / $ 1000, so he only made two grand by WINNING.

But I also proactively invested in my career growth, fighting for $ 25,000 worth of raises.

Now union activists across the country are pressing companies for more in a campaign known as the «Fight for $ 15,» which has successfully spurred cities and private companies to establish higher wage floors.

Specifically, it comes against a backdrop of groups such as Fight for $ 15, which has been organizing fast food workers to demand higher wages.

The Fight for $ 15, a worldwide effort to raise wages and strengthen unions, has successfully led to better pay in many places since its launch in 2012, and a proposed federal minimum wage of $ 15 an hour was part of the Democratic Party platform in 2016.

Earlier in January, Hardee's and Carl's Jr.'s workers protested Puzder's nomination in 20 cities across the US, organizing with the Fight for $ 15 movement to raise the minimum wage.

Last month, workers rights advocacy group Fight for $ 15 helped workers file 33 complaints against Puzder and CKE Restaurants.

The Fight for $ 15 campaign has galvanized workers across the country to demand the kind of living wages that they are entitled to receive.

The Fight for $ 15 movement started with fast - food workers, with a one - day strike by 200 cooks and order - takers, but its strategists have maneuvered to transform it into a broad movement of low - wage workers.

Today marks four years since since the labor movement known as the Fight for $ 15 launched, and American fast - food employees and other hourly workers are continuing to push for a living wage.

Workers» Unlikely Ally in Fight for $ 15 Minimum Wage: Senior Citizens Fortune Claire Zillman November 10, 2015

Fight for $ 15 urges NLRB to suspend settlement talks with McDonald's Reuters Daniel Wiessner February 27, 2018

The Fight for $ 15 began in 2012 when two hundred fast - food workers walked off the job to demand $ 15 / hr and union rights in New York City.

Fight for $ 15 movement plans fast - food workers» strike across South The Guardian Steven Greenhouse February 1, 2018

She was forced to declare bankruptcy in 1996, while continuing to fight for her $ 400 million portion of the Marshall estate.

As the «Fight for $ 15» continued Wednesday with a group of about 2,000 protestors who gathered about a half a mile west of McDonald's headquarters in a Chicago suburb, I can't help but continue to be annoyed by the demonstrations.

We get to see Shawn Jordan vs Jared Rosholt in a fight for $ 1,000,000 when all is said and done.

with a very few exceptions, almost all of MMA fighters woud fight for $ 10m.

If confirmed, we will hold Mr. Acosta accountable as labor secretary and do whatever it takes to make sure that our voices are heard loud and clear in Washington,» said Aiesha Meadows McLaurin, a Burger King worker, in a statement released by the Fight For $ 15 group.

At noon, Albany fast food workers join nationwide protests on the anniversary of the Memphis sanitation strike and rally as part of the Fight for $ 15 movement, state Capitol, Albany.

The international SEIU has been pushing a «Fight for $ 15» around the country, and Cuomo's own advocacy has been in close concert with the union's efforts.

At 1 p.m., Albany Fight for $ 15 workers, 1199SEIU and others rally during lunchtime against Andy Puzder, Trump's labor secretary nominee, Leo O'Brien Federal Building, 1 Clinton Ave., Albany.

Also at 12:30 p.m., New York City Fight for $ 15 workers, 32BJ SEIU and others protest during lunchtime rush at local McDonald's against Andy Puzder, Trump's labor secretary nominee, McDonald's at Broadway and Thomas Street, Manhattan.

State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan (R - LI) is pushing for elimination of Cuomo's wage board, which has the power to set salaries for certain industries, in return for his chamber's approval of the plan that the governor has dubbed «Fight for $ 15» by 2021.

The students of Pennington School in Mount Vernon have a new place to play thanks to the efforts of Senator Jeff Klein who successfully fought for $ 95,000 for a brand new playground.

The New York budget deal came down to the final minutes before the deadline in Albany, and in the «Fight for $ 15,» upstate will be capped at $ 12.50.

Unions have been sponsoring Fight for 15 rallies across the state, and are involved in organizations like the Central New York Fight for $ 15 Coalition.

The Fight for $ 15 isn't universally popular: Some people wonder why fast food workers deserve higher pay than other minimum wage workers.

Hillary Clinton was the star speaker at Gov. Andrew Cuomo's «Fight for $ 15» minimum - wage victory rally Monday at the Javits Center.

The union's targeting of Miner - who spoke at a Fight for $ 15 rally in February at a Syracuse church - shows the no - holds - barred fight going on over the proposed minimum wage hike as the state's top political leaders are negotiating whether it will be included in the state budget.

«These community groups, which represent tens of thousands of working families, have been at the forefront of the Fight for $ 15, worker and immigrant rights, affordable housing, criminal justice reform, climate justice and more.

In the US for example, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) have shown the importance of collective action — with their «Fight for $ 15» campaign having seen more than 10 million workers move towards a $ 15 minimum wage, and with 20 million workers in total having won wage increases since 2012.

«That's why the Working Families Party stands shoulder to shoulder with the movement of courageous low - wage workers whose fight for $ 15 has transformed the national debate about inequality.

And, as if any additional proof was necessary, LG Kathy Hochul then made several additional appearances at «Fight for $ 15» rallies held prior to wage board gatherings.

In the USA, McDonald's have come under significant pressure as part of the «Fight for $ 15» campaign — supported by the Service Employee's International Union (SEIU).

He has given a lot of impassioned speeches on the subject, and while he was touring the state in his RV, pushing for the Fight for $ 15, he did a lot of shouting about the importance of lifting every New Yorker out of poverty.

The Employment Policies Institute has placed a full - page ad in today's New York Post, calling out Cuomo for his «uninformed views» on the $ 15 minimum wage, while the labor - backed «Fight for $ 15» campaign has pro-increase front - page ads in numerous papers across the state (including a commemorative Daily News wrap).

After previously opposing the union - driven «Fight for $ 15,» Mr. Cuomo made the cause his own midway through last year, eclipsing the mayor as its foremost advocate in the state.

I support the Fight for $ 15.

I'm fully behind the Fight for $ 15.

Let's care for our caretakers and fight for $ 15,» said Senator Klein.