Sentences with phrase «governor labor unions»
«People are going to be weighing in — mayor, governor labor unions — that's inevitable whenever there's an election for speaker,» he said.
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Keep in mind, the former governor wasn't trying to husband resources to do budget battle with the labor unions.
Another longstanding Cuomo labor ally, SEIU, the health care workers union, has also provided the governor with an early endorsement this year.
A coalition of labor unions, religious groups, and others are urging Governor Cuomo and the legislature to close what they say are loopholes in the law that protect large corporations from paying their fair share of taxes.
The governor's various big - ticket infrastructure projects — like the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport — are also a boon to union labor.
As governor, I would ask Connecticut» s state worker labor unions to come to the table and renegotiate the SEBAC agreement in good faith - with realistic expectations.
Founded by real estate developers and business executives at Mr. Cuomo's urging shortly after he was elected governor, the committee has rapidly become the biggest spender on lobbying in Albany, providing not only critical backing for Mr. Cuomo but also a counterweight to the labor unions whose money and political muscle have traditionally dominated the Capitol.
It has also found the two politicians apparently trading hats: the fiscally conservative governor, the recipient of copious developer donations and critic of public employee unions, casting himself as the champion of the workers — while the usually labor - aligned mayor finds himself fighting on the same side as REBNY.
«It is clear through ongoing discussions with REBNY and the labor unions that the city's original proposal does not provide the economics that would allow for union labor and that is unacceptable to the Governor and Legislature.»
«The Governor and Legislature must immediately act to establish reasonable receipt limits on corporations, including incorporated labor unions,» Mahoney said.
Labor unions allied with Cuomo, meanwhile, are considering forming their own ballot line this fall that would rival the Working Families Party, which endorsed Nixon and Jumaane Williams, a candidate for lieutenant governor, on Saturday.
Cantor acknowledged that even with the «transformational coalition» of de Blasio, labor unions, environmental and community organizations and the governor all pulling together, plus the infusion of additional resources, it's not a foregone conclusion that the Democrats will run the table and win back a clean majority.
NYSUT and other public - sector labor organizations have been deeply unhappy with Cuomo's fiscal agenda this year, and the union - backed Working Families Party has gone as far as to suggest it could endorse someone else for governor this fall.
The governor was able to bring together his coalition of labor unions and establishment Democrats to help drive turnout for both himself and for his preferred running mate, Kathy Hochul.
Thursday's event was organized by labor unions, whose officials criticized the decision to close down several facilities around the state and had some harsh things to say about the governor.
Despite a push from a coalition of labor unions and high - profile Democrats like New York City mayor Bill de Blasio — and the promise of help from Governor Andrew Cuomo — the Democrats could not pull off a win.
ALBANY — There was the smiling governor on Tuesday, sitting in a Midtown union hall beneath a giant union banner and next to four labor leaders, being lauded as «a true friend and fierce fighter for working families.»
Those less - happy labor groups include public employee unions, who will offer formal testimony Friday afternoon at a legislative budget hearing, and teachers» unions, who are mobilizing against the governor at meetings around the state and trading press barbs with the second floor on a near - daily basis.
(The governor is known for a divide - and - conquer approach to labor unions, and did not receive the AFL - CIO's endorsement in his 2014 re-election campaign.)
COXSACKIE — Fresh off an apparently acrimonious interaction with Bill de Blasio in Albany, Governor Andrew Cuomo is now faulting the New York City mayor for favoring developers over labor unions in his proposed tweaks to a real estate subsidy program.
What promises to be a wild two - week campaign is already under way, with high stakes for the governor, Mayor Bill de Blasio, labor unions, and county leaders.
Paterson's top counsel, Peter Kiernan, told agency heads during a conference call last week that he had advised the governor his memorandum of understanding with labor unions reached in exchange for their support of a fifth pension fund tier clearly states the state can not «threaten» layoffs in 2010.
From legislation that allows union dues to be deducted from state taxes to the Fight for 15 to funding for the Murphy Institute School of Labor, to the nation's strongest paid family leave program, Governor Cuomo has proven, in his two terms, to be the most effective Governor this state has had, and is moving New York forward.»
«Governor Cuomo listened to the growing demand from workers, students, labor unions, faith leaders and others.
The governor used the remarks, too, to reiterated his desire to see the re-establishment of the 421a tax credit for construction projects that includes a prevailing wage for hiring union labor.
Noting his father launched his 1982 campaign for governor from the Labor Day Parade, Cuomo's remarks included a litany of the measures approved in the last year that had been pushed by unions (and the governor himself).
But early on as governor he was at odds with public - sector labor groups, including public employee unions he battled over contract renewals as well as a new, less generous pension tier during his first term.
The governor is also expected push for a tougher teacher evaluation system by linking some, if not all, of the promised 4 percent increase in education aid while also overhauling the state pension system — two moves that will put him on a collision course with powerful labor unions.
To assist in that effort, he also announced at a labor union rally the launch of the Mario Cuomo Campaign for Economic Justice, named after his late father, who served as governor for three terms.
The party, made up of liberal activists and labor unions, has irked Mr. Cuomo for years by trying to push him to the left, though the governor will still appear on its ballot line on Election Day.
Prosecutors, though, say evidence will show that Percoco was still a powerful force within the governor's office during that period and that he exerted that influence to help those paying him by getting the Empire State Development agency to reverse a decision regarding use of union labor that greatly benefited the Syracuse developer.
At a rally in Manhattan, the Democratic governor shared the stage with national labor leaders after a state wage board recommended raising the minimum wage for fast - food workers to $ 15 and hour, delivering a key victory in a national push by unions — led by Service Employees International Union — to improve the lot of (and unionize) employees at McDonald's, Burger King and other chains.
On Dec. 2, the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, which oversees labor agreements for state workers and keeps personnel records, denied a request by the Times Union to obtain records of Kaloyeros» job status at SUNY Poly and whether or not he has filed a grievance against SUNY.
«The governor has said the CUNY budget won't change and I am here today to hold him to his word,» Barbara Bowen, president of PSC / CUNY, the system's main labor union, told Gotham Gazette before Thursday's protest.
The governor, who is closely aligned with the union and has received $ 165,000 in campaign contributions from the labor group, once dispatched a top aide to deliver a message, they said.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has proven particularly adept at keeping his party at line and labor unions at bay and off the airwaves while he pushes for budget cuts.
It is that last two items that Cuomo boasted about most, even though the minimum wage hike has been altered significantly since the governor and a coalition of labor unions began pushing for a $ 15 statewide rate last year.
The governor offered labor unions a carrot as well: an early - retirement package for some state workers.
A new 421a could make luxury condominium developments eligible for the tax breaks (something both the mayor and the governor, in a rare agreement, both oppose), but only if they hire union labor.
«Created by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the State Legislature, this task force of key state agencies, prominent state and local elected officials, and labor union representatives, has hit the ground running to help ensure that the closure process effectively addresses the needs of the communities surrounding Indian Point,» said Task Force Chairman and Department of Public Service Executive Deputy Tom Congdon.
Opposition to the governor's pension bill has caused a strange coalition of labor unions and fiscal conservatives.
He has done this despite the default of the labor movement of which he is an active part as a Teamster; New York unions by and large have have rejected political independence and have chosen the path of least resistance, endorsing «winners» like Andrew Cuomo for governor, in the hopes of picking up a few fallen crumbs off the bargaining table.
TIT FOR TAT: Cuomo's close working relationship with labor leaders, including Gary LaBarbera of the Building and Construction Trades Council, has been good for union members (and the governor) but not the general public.
Green Party candidate for governor Howie Hawkins on Thursday said the fact he's been meeting with the state's major labor unions for a potential endorsement is a sign his candidacy has gained a new level of support.
Despite the re-election of union - busting Democrat Andrew Cuomo, Hawkins and his running mate, Brian Jones, received nearly 5 %, or 176,000, of all votes cast — a tremendous total marking the highest vote for a left candidate in New York state since 1920 when Socialists ran labor organizer Joseph D. Cannon for Governor.
Even a union rank - and - filer who runs against a corporate Democrat (for example, Howie Hawkins, the blue - collar Green who challenged Andrew Cuomo for governor of New York last year) finds it hard to collect labor endorsements.
This endorsement doesn't come as a big surprise — just like Cuomo's entrance into the race was long expected, so too has his likely support of many labor unions, particularly since he's the only Democratic candidate for governor.
Governor Cuomo, who has received millions from developers, including Glenwood, as well as from labor unions, concedes that any deal forged to change the real estate tax break, known as the 421a provision, could be misconstrued.
But these very same policies came at a political cost to Cuomo within his own party, angering public sector labor unions and progressives who labeled him «Governor One Percent» and protested him during the 2011 Occupy demonstrations in New York City and Albany.
Among unions, it broke through the close ties between Democrats and organized labor to pick up several endorsements from teachers locals, where members were fed up giving their support, their money and their votes to a governor who constantly tries to attack them.