Sentences with phrase «general secretary»

She described the new general secretary as a «breath of fresh air» who was dedicated to resolving the issue as her «number one priority».

He said: «My criticism of his handling of the role of general secretary of Unite is not whether he has backed the right leader or the wrong leader of the Labour party, but that he appears to think it is his job to be Labour's puppet master.»

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has urged supporters of the National Democratic Congress to be mature and allow investigative process in the arrest of Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Koku Anyidoho.

Tony Woodley, joint general secretary of Unite, said Hoon and Hewitt's «divisive and damaging suggestion» was the «last thing the party or the country need at this moment».

Kevin Courtney, the acting general secretary of union, had said he believed the «majority» of schools would be affected «either through complete closure, partial closure or reduced timetable».

Another insider said Fletcher's departure cemented the position of Karie Murphy, the director of Corbyn's office and a close friend of Unite general secretary Len McCluskey.

But the Labour leader was backed up by TUC general secretary of Frances O'Grady, who also questioned the Brexiteers» commitment to pouring money into the NHS.

POA deputy general secretary Mark Freeman said: «Once again the government has shown its willingness to attack the vulnerable in society to protect their friends in the financial institutions.

A bit later, I worked with Rodney Bickerstaff, the former general secretary of UNISON in Tyneside.

He was joined by PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka who suggested trade unions would now seek to launch co-ordinated strike action across the public sector.

Talks with the government were dismissed earlier this month by general secretary Christine Blower, who told politics.co.uk she did not believe ministers were negotiating «in good faith».

What we don't support is a Cabinet of millionaires attacking the very modest pensions of the men and women who care for our sick, teach our children and keep our streets safe,» said general secretary Len McCluskey.

Victoria has been working at ATL for the past eight years, firstly as head of communications and then as Assistant General Secretary for communications and membership.

However, responding to the Mettle - Nunoo's claim, the NDC Deputy General Secretary said the revelation is news to him.

In view of President Mahama's accusation, the acting General Secretary for the NPP, John Boadu in an interview quizzed «Now, I want to know: when Konadu Agyemang Rawlings was leaving his party, was his party divided?

«This is the first indication of the true scale of the cuts being imposed upon departments by this coalition Government, and it paints a devastating picture,» PCS union general secretary Mark Serwotka said.

«Every single MP in England has reason to be worried about our latest analysis,» said NUT General Secretary Kevin Courtney.

Malcolm Trobe, interim general secretary of ASCL, said: «We don't need more selection in the education system.

But although the fifth priority has been welcomed in principle by NASUWT general secretary Chris Keates, she warned that other elements of education policy could stand in the way.

But, conference, I have to say that this speech, today, is, I think, the most important that I have made in my long career as general secretary of ATL.

Trade unions came out fighting against the recommendation today, with TUC general secretary Brendan Barber saying Britain already had some of the most restrictive anti-strike laws in the western world.

Then there was the GMB's Paul Kenny warning that his union was reviewing its affiliation, followed by Unison general secretary Dave Prentis's dark mutterings of «unintended consequences» as retribution for Ed Balls's support for a public sector pay freeze.

And 71 % of the heads polled were only able to balance their budgets by making cuts or dipping into reserves, said NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby.

«Rising demand, growing complexity and tight budgets are getting in the way of helping the children who need it most,» said NAHT general secretary Russell Hobby.

On Wednesday January 6, 2015 at a press briefing in Accra, the NDC General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketia demanded the arrest and prosecution of Alhaji Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia, for allegedly falsifying information about the Togolese voters» register, as a basis to demand a replacement of Ghana?s electoral roll.

«Teachers do not take the decision to strike easily, or lightly, but teachers» patience has been stretched to the limit,» NUT acting general secretary Christine Blower said.

Speaking after the vote was passed, ATL general secretary Dr Mary Bousted said: «Michael Gove and Sir Michael Wilshaw are like blood brothers with a pact to suck the life and hope out of our education system and the teachers who work within it.»

Kendall, who is seen as the most Blairite of the leadership contenders, was asked by soon - to - be BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg whether the comments from CWU's deputy general secretary Dave Ward were offensive.

The NASUWT is a sponsor of the conference, run in partnership with the Fawcett Society and supported by Twitter and Facebook NASUWT General Secretary Chris Keates is speaking at the conference in London, which has brought together politicians, police, and leading experts in the fields of technology, the media, campaigning organisations and charities.

Market liberalization has slowed or even reversed, especially since Xi became Communist Party general secretary in late 2012.

Austin also said that it was «completely unfair» for John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, to appear to blame the former Labour general secretary Iain McNicol for the party's failure to tackle antisemitism in his Today interview this morning.

Labour is expected to add three peers to its total representation, with the former party general secretary Iain McNicol and Martha Osamor, a race equality campaigner and the mother of MP Kate Osamor, heavily tipped to be ennobled.

National Union of Teachers general secretary Kevin Courtney said: «Our current primary assessment system is broken.

New TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady gives her first speech in charge - as Ed Miliband's union funding plans dominate proceedings in Bournemouth.

Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary at the National Education Union, said: «This study finds sexism is an issue affecting every school and college.

Joint General Secretary Kevin Courtney has written a letter to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, urging action in the case of 16 - year - old Palestinian Ahed Tamimi.

Indeed current GMB general secretary Paul Kenny claimed Miliband's plan was «as close as you can get» to ending that historic relationship.

A former Labour general secretary seen as a hate figure by many on the left wing of the party has been given a peerage by Jeremy Corbyn.

The chief of staff was accompanied by the NDC General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketiah; the Majority leader in Parliament and MP for Nadowli - Kaleo, Alban Babgin; the Upper West Regional Minister, Alhaji Amidu Sulemani and the regional executives of the party.

ASCL general secretary Brian Lightman said Ofsted inspections were now «a real barrier to good candidates going into difficult schools».

Teaching union general secretaries Mary Bousted, of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, Brian Lightman, of the Association of School and College Leaders, Russell Hobby, of the National Association of Head Teachers, Christine Blower, of the National Union of Teachers, and Deborah Lawson, of VOICE, all put their names to a strongly worded letter to the two politicians.

Speaking in a debate on the issue at the TUC Congress in Brighton, NASUWT Deputy General Secretary Dr Patrick Roach said: «The NASUWT believes that full equalisation is needed and in the case of the Teachers» Pension Scheme we are lobbying to end this discrimination.

Association of School and College Leaders general secretary Brian Lightman said: «We continue to be immensely concerned about the teacher recruitment crisis which is affecting schools all over the country.»

Gail Cartmail, the Unite assistant general secretary who presented MPs with evidence of blacklisting on Crossrail, said the committee was doing «fantastic work».

The executives including acting general secretary John Boadu and Ashanti regional Chairman Antwi Boasiako popularly called Chairman Wontumi are seen in the photos attempting to make peace with the Asantehene who was reported to have complained bitterly about certain actions by some NPP members against him.

The reports received a cautious welcome from general secretary of school leaders» union NAHT, Russell Hobby.

This is the full text of GMB general secretary Paul Kenny's speech to Labour party conference this morning.

Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras makes a statement after his meeting with General Secretary of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, OECD, Angel Gurria at Maximos Mansion in Athens, on Thursday, March 10, 2016.