Sentences with phrase «from labor unions»

He has sought to bolster his support from labor unions and has made a quieter peace with public - employee labor groups he was at odds with during his first term.

The effort has thus far failed because of opposition from labor unions and their allies.

A coalition of organizations — ranging from labor unions to conservative groups — have lined up to oppose the convention's approval.

His campaign has won praise from labor unions and condemnation from business groups as it puts pressure on the private sector to also increase wages.

There's a well - funded campaign opposing a convention that has support from labor unions, nonprofits, political groups and elected officials of all political stripes.

Schneiderman has so far won endorsements from labor unions 1199 / SEIU United Healthcare East and 32BJ, as well as elected officials including U.S. Reps. Jerry Nadler, Charles Rangel and Jose Serrano, NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn.

Among the roadblocks to the wider use of dual enrollment are seat - time and mandatory - attendance laws, which states passed a century ago, often under pressure from labor unions, to keep young people in school and out of the competition for jobs.

GM, which in February announced its plan to shut down one of its plants in Korea, wants wage concessions from its labor union as well as...

Many of his large donations came from labor unions and Constantinides has snagged the support of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and the Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), among others.

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo's campaign received contributions from labor unions, the correction officers union and the New York gaming industry.

He also put forth a budget in 2011 that relied on $ 60 million worth of concessions from labor unions and $ 20 million worth of aid from the cash - strapped state that never materialized, not to mention some $ 100 million in borrowing to cover operating expenses — a big no - no as far as fiscal experts are concerned.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday decided to hear a case that could curtail the mandatory payment of union dues — leading to an outcry from labor unions in New York.

Kindlon has gotten contributions from law firms; Soares has banked donations from labor unions.

Especially the exclusion of Blacks from labor unions as well as from other opportunities in society suggested that race was a more critical problem in the United States than class.

Panepinto was elected in 2014 with strong backing from labor unions.

But he might face enormous pressure to switch sides from labor unions, Mayor de Blasio and others.

The «free trade» pact between the U.S. and 11 other nations has garnered intense opposition, particularly from labor unions.

A popular figure in the department with strong support from the labor union leadership, Ryder patrolled Brooklyn for two years as an NYPD officer before joining the Nassau police department in 1986.

Outside of some donations from groups representing public safety workers and first responders, Cuomo had received only $ 25,000 from labor unions through May of last year.

Remember: This was supposedly agreed on last year, but the Assembly blamed at passing what the Senate had already approved, thanks to backlash from labor unions — and their elected official allies — that the measure was too broad and would hurt low - level public employees.

This leads to economic development like in Albany's Park South area, hence the broad - based interest in his candidacy from labor unions and developers.»

Schneiderman lined up a long string of endorsements from the left — from labor unions like SEIU 1199 and HTC to the Rev. Al Sharpton (a nod that might come back to haunt the senator in the general election against Republican Staten Island DA Dan Donovan, after he pledged Sharpton's National Action Network would have an «annex» in Albany if he's elected»).

Aided by millions of dollars in independent expenditures from labor unions, Sbranti was ultimately weighed down by his ties to the unions, especially after a vicious primary against moderate Democrat Steve Glazer.

Legislature Chairman Ryan McMahon said the developer has agreed to hire 60 percent of the workforce from labor unions in Onondaga County.

But it's a «union shop» in more ways than just that — in a conveniently - timed reversal of a previous position, CMD takes money from labor unions, too.

Everyone from labor unions to real estate agents denounced it.

This includes (but is NOT limited to) everything from labor union matters, the drafting of policies on employment and the resolution of employment - related disputes; negotiating and drafting compensations, employment contracts, severance agreements, non-disclosure, etc..

Chicago labor and employment partner Frank Saibert authored this column about a lawsuit resulting from a labor union's boycott against a hotel and casino in Chicago.

The Patent Reform Act of 2007 could come before the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote as soon as this week despite objections from some labor unions, small inventors, and some small tech vendors.

Perez Williams, throughout the race, received dozens of high - profile endorsements from labor unions and powerful state officials, including New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

A century ago, often under pressure from labor unions, states passed seat - time and mandatory - attendance laws that compelled youngsters to stay in school, and out of the competition for jobs.

Records show advocacy groups tied to the party have received millions in state funding and financial support from labor unions — in essence biting the hands that feed them.

At least as of July, virtually all the money New Yorkers Against Corruption raised came from labor unions.

At the time, these bills were met with the typical outcry from labor unions, but these new options are working and families are better - off.

The campaign released a new television ad Tuesday attacking Democratic opponent Elizabeth Colbert Busch for accepting contributions from labor unions.

Alas, both the House and Senate bill exempt self - driving trucks in the wake of pressure from labor unions that are worried about both truckers» job security as well as their safety.

Maybe Cox is confused about which party he is running for... an endorsement from the labor unions that have bankrupted our state governments is an insult to any true conservative, especially one that facies himself allied with the tea party

Grodenchik has received more than ten thousand dollars from other politicians» campaign committees, for example, and Lynch has taken close to $ 50,000 — more than half of her contributions — from labor unions.

Over two weeks in October that year, the Putnam committee received 16 donations, totaling $ 547,300, from labor unions, real estate interests and individuals including the grocery store magnate John A. Catsimatidis.

De Blasio is popular among fellow Democrats and Democratic elected officials, and has widespread support from labor unions, which typically help drive turnout in city elections.

U.S. Rep. Dan Donovan, the only Republican member of the city's congressional delegation, has drawn hefty financial support from labor unions.

Dyster thanked his supporters, specifically support from labor unions, and African - American voters.

And the money has funneled in from every labor union under the sun... I do not believe that the race was this close at that time.

In addition to support from labor unions and supporters of public financing of political campaigns, Senate Democrats are expected to receive strong organizational support from groups that focus on women's health and workplace rights issues.

Ms. Clinton is the front - runner and enjoys the lion's share of support from labor unions and elected officials.

Barring total catastrophe, Mr. de Blasio could almost certainly count on muscular support from labor unions and county Democratic organizations that drive turnout in primary elections.

Berger, a college instructor who received support from labor unions, also appeared to benefit from the increased turnout.

A proposal brokered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office to replace 421 - a, a lucrative tax abatement for developers in New York City that expired in January, has gained support from labor unions and the real - estate industry.

DiNapoli is well - liked in the Democratic Party and has been rapidly collecting endorsements from labor unions and fellow elected officials.