Sentences with phrase «jobs and growth benefits»

Much has been made of the need for a decarbonisation target, a measure that, if included in the Energy Bill, would drive investment to slash the carbon intensity of UK electricity production by 2030, bringing with it huge jobs and growth benefits to many corners of the UK.

Not exact matches

Economists and politicians will always be at loggerheads when it comes to job growth claims, with economists continually stating that the benefits are overstated and politicians will respond like William Shatner at a Star Trek convention.

And critics are also quick to point out that the promised benefits to Main Street of Trump - style tax cuts — faster job growth, higher wages and a boost to the middle class — are very much in questiAnd critics are also quick to point out that the promised benefits to Main Street of Trump - style tax cuts — faster job growth, higher wages and a boost to the middle class — are very much in questiand a boost to the middle class — are very much in question.

Wage growth has been scarcely better, particularly as more workers become contractors in the so - called gig economy, which offers little by way of job security, benefits, and pay.

«The global economy continues to do well, and we remain optimistic about the positive impact of tax reform in the U.S. as business sentiment remains upbeat, and consumers benefit from job and wage growth,» Dimon said.

The economists Lawrence Katz and Alan Krueger looked at the last decade of net new job growth, and 94 percent of the net new jobs have been in forms of employment where there are no healthcare benefits: freelancers, independent contractors, temporary workers.

When asked about possible benefits from the Enbridge Northern Gateway, three - in - four British Columbians (77 %) say it will create new jobs, and two thirds believe it will support economic growth (68 %) and create new capital investment (also 68 %).

«Aside from a salary and benefits, what skills will they gain, what professional connections are they going to make, what opportunities exist for growth within the company, and why would this position make them more desirable candidates when they start looking for their next jobs?»

The evidence is clear that such a tax cut would benefit a very small number of high - income Canadians, while contributing nothing to economic growth and job creation.

In light of Mr. Oman's years of service to the Company and his significant contributions to the growth of the Company's mortgage business, we believed it was appropriate to enter into this arrangement in 1998 to address the impact on benefits payable to him under these plans caused by certain prior internal job changes and amendments made to these plans.

These benefits apply equally in fostering business expansion and job growth in the small business community and supporting the continued evolution of developing economies worldwide.»

We've seen how supply management for dairy, poultry and eggs hurts a) consumers through artificially high prices; b) food processors (and the jobs they could be creating in Canada) because of their inability to compete internationally; c) exporters of all kinds looking for more international trade access, but which Canada is denied because of supply management; d) the majority of Canadian farmers (over 90 per cent)-- those who grow and produce beef, pork, grains, oilseeds, pulses, and who are not supply managed — who would also benefit from more international trade access; and finally e) most ironically, dairy farmers themselves, also prevented from exploiting international growth opportunities.

«The global economy continues to do well, and we remain optimistic about the positive impact of tax reform in the U.S. as business sentiment remains upbeat, and consumers benefit from job and wage growth,» Dimon said in the bank's earnings release.

Fairway is classified as an emerging growth company and therefore arguably benefited from the relief offered by the JOBS Act.

While healthcare remains an issue closely tied to job creation and growth, surprisingly only 14 % HR Professionals reported that millennials inquire about healthcare benefits during the interview process.

Republicans say that the business tax cuts will drive economic growth, adding jobs and pushing up wages, thus creating benefits for Americans at large.

SUNSET PARK, BROOKLYN — A new study by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace are home to rapid job and population growth — but some local officials and activists say too little is known about what kinds of jobs are being created in the area, and who is benefiting.

SDTC's support of cleantech translates into jobs, growth and export opportunities for Canadian companies, as well as economic, environmental and health benefits for all Canadians.

The two men take nearly opposite approaches to trade: According to Lighthizer, American jobs and businesses must be protected from what he views as unfair global competition, while Froman has expressed that negotiating free trade deals helps America to set the standards for international trade policies that benefit American economic growth.

The latter are always looking for tax breaks and special benefits, and this could quickly degenerate into pleas for special treatment — whereas creating the best overall environment for all private investment would best foster growth and jobs.

Although there are a few anecdotal examples of companies raising wages — Walmart and TJX being two of the more recent — wages are not responding as expected to the acceleration in job growth (although there are indications that overall compensation, including benefits, is rising much faster).

The Treasury Press Release states that the «Harper Review» will «help identify ways to build the economy and promote investment, growth, job creation and durable benefits for consumers».

ChAFTA is an historic agreement that is delivering enormous benefits to Australia, enhancing our competitive position in the Chinese market, boosting economic growth and creating jobs.

Noting this as a priority for company growth, CEO Mark Mednansky has been a strong supporter of positioning females in leadership and has established internal programming (called FEED: Far Exceeding Expectations Daily) to help ensure Del Frisco's Restaurant Group creates a positive and inclusive work environment for its By offering a benefits package complete with fully paid medical for managers, 401K retirement plans and insurance for females and their families, Del Frisco's is able to provide female staff with a sense of security and the ability to focus on job and potential career advancement.

It will make life easier for passengers and bring huge benefits to the country as a whole, generating economic growth and creating jobs.

a. to ensure that a comprehensive and ambitious agreement is reached on the TTIP that enhances fair competition on both sides of the Atlantic, while taking into account the values of the European social market economy, ensuring benefits to consumers, industry and investors, enhancing quality job creation and growth, and ensuring that regulatory cooperation does not undermine democratic control on both sides of the Atlantic in any way, and also seeks a transition to a more sustainable society;

In an election year defined by angry populism, Clinton made an optimistic economic pitch in Detroit on Friday, presenting a wide - ranging plan for job growth that would provide incentives for corporations that invest in employees and strip tax benefits from companies that move jobs overseas.

«If there's a need at the end, that's modest, and Onondaga County can benefit from the job growth, we want to be in a position to very quickly make that decision,» Mahoney said.

They have mostly benefitted the super wealthy and big corporations and repeatedly failed to deliver real growth and middle class jobs.»

That this House declines to give a Second Reading to the Welfare Benefits Up - rating Bill because it fails to address the reasons why the cost of benefits is exceeding the Government's plans; notes that the Resolution Foundation has calculated that 68 per cent of households affected by these measures are in work and that figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies show that all the measures announced in the Autumn Statement, including those in the Bill, will mean a single - earner family with children on average will be # 534 worse off by 2015; further notes that the Bill does not include anything to remedy the deficiencies in the Government's work programme or the slipped timetable for universal credit; believes that a comprehensive plan to reduce the benefits bill must include measures to create economic growth and help the 129,400 adults over the age of 25 out of work for 24 months or more, but that the Bill does not do so; further believes that the Bill should introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, which would give long - term unemployed adults a job they would have to take up or lose benefits, funded by limiting tax relief on pension contributions for people earning over # 150,000 to 20 per cent; and further believes that the proposals in the Bill are unfair when the additional rate of income tax is being reduced, which will result in those earning over a million pounds per year receiving an average tax cut of over # 100,000Benefits Up - rating Bill because it fails to address the reasons why the cost of benefits is exceeding the Government's plans; notes that the Resolution Foundation has calculated that 68 per cent of households affected by these measures are in work and that figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies show that all the measures announced in the Autumn Statement, including those in the Bill, will mean a single - earner family with children on average will be # 534 worse off by 2015; further notes that the Bill does not include anything to remedy the deficiencies in the Government's work programme or the slipped timetable for universal credit; believes that a comprehensive plan to reduce the benefits bill must include measures to create economic growth and help the 129,400 adults over the age of 25 out of work for 24 months or more, but that the Bill does not do so; further believes that the Bill should introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, which would give long - term unemployed adults a job they would have to take up or lose benefits, funded by limiting tax relief on pension contributions for people earning over # 150,000 to 20 per cent; and further believes that the proposals in the Bill are unfair when the additional rate of income tax is being reduced, which will result in those earning over a million pounds per year receiving an average tax cut of over # 100,000benefits is exceeding the Government's plans; notes that the Resolution Foundation has calculated that 68 per cent of households affected by these measures are in work and that figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies show that all the measures announced in the Autumn Statement, including those in the Bill, will mean a single - earner family with children on average will be # 534 worse off by 2015; further notes that the Bill does not include anything to remedy the deficiencies in the Government's work programme or the slipped timetable for universal credit; believes that a comprehensive plan to reduce the benefits bill must include measures to create economic growth and help the 129,400 adults over the age of 25 out of work for 24 months or more, but that the Bill does not do so; further believes that the Bill should introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, which would give long - term unemployed adults a job they would have to take up or lose benefits, funded by limiting tax relief on pension contributions for people earning over # 150,000 to 20 per cent; and further believes that the proposals in the Bill are unfair when the additional rate of income tax is being reduced, which will result in those earning over a million pounds per year receiving an average tax cut of over # 100,000benefits bill must include measures to create economic growth and help the 129,400 adults over the age of 25 out of work for 24 months or more, but that the Bill does not do so; further believes that the Bill should introduce a compulsory jobs guarantee, which would give long - term unemployed adults a job they would have to take up or lose benefits, funded by limiting tax relief on pension contributions for people earning over # 150,000 to 20 per cent; and further believes that the proposals in the Bill are unfair when the additional rate of income tax is being reduced, which will result in those earning over a million pounds per year receiving an average tax cut of over # 100,000benefits, funded by limiting tax relief on pension contributions for people earning over # 150,000 to 20 per cent; and further believes that the proposals in the Bill are unfair when the additional rate of income tax is being reduced, which will result in those earning over a million pounds per year receiving an average tax cut of over # 100,000 a year.

I would urge him to consider ways to work collaboratively within our region by advocating for opportunities to include the coal facilities along with the good jobs they provide... which benefits our entire region and is critical for business growth and expansion.»

As the statewide vote approached, opponents warned that new casinos would exacerbate addictive gambling, while good - government groups cried foul after the state Board of Elections approved ballot language that included a warm description of the potential benefits of the change («promoting job growth, increasing aid to schools, and permitting local governments to lower property taxes») but none of the possible drawbacks.

Investing the windfall smartly now will also create jobs, fuel economic growth and ensure a longer benefit from the work.

«The streamlined consolidated application process is a tool for community growth and a way to ensure that state dollars are directed to help create jobs and community benefits right here in Queens.»

Katja Hall, CBI deputy director general, said: «Lord Adonis's report identifies the right priorities for growth and job creation, and recognises that the benefits of the recovery must be shared across all regions of the UK.

High pay and benefits, opportunities for personal growth in a future - oriented industry with reliable funding, and job security also feature as benefits of employment by companies in the field.

A third of those who expected to begin a job search said their goals were career advancement and professional growth; 17 percent were seeking new challenges and experiences; 13 percent wanted to leave their current job due to leadership, management, or supervision issues; 11 percent were planning to look for work because they were not happy with the work environment or culture or the stress of working for their current employer; while 11 percent wanted a better salary and benefits.

«If needed, I'll be glad to explain the many benefits of biofuels to U.S. economic and national security, energy independence and American job growth.»

There remains the risk that robots may displace humans from jobs, although previous waves of automation have tended to lead to higher productivity and growth, with benefits throughout the economy.

By commercialising knowledge from the University, we can help to create more jobs and increase growth, and enable valuable solutions to reach and benefit society more rapidly.

Further, spirulina is easy to grow and reproduces itself with a rapid growth rate of about 30 percent a day.7 It offers benefits for workers, too, especially compared to other traditional jobs, such as working on rice paddies.

The largest growth of international teaching jobs remains in the Middle East and Asia with countries like the United Arab Emirates and China thriving to offer fantastic salary packages with benefits.

As long as economic growth in Europe is stagnant, there will be plenty of people willing to work for low wages in order to have a job and perhaps travel benefits, if in fact the likes of Norwegian Air and Ryanair offer that particular perk.

As one of the best levers for driving economic growth, international travel to the United States currently supports 1.8 million American jobs (directly and indirectly) and benefits virtually every sector of the US economy.

A wide range of benefits will flow from a concerted effort to alter our energy economy now, including sustainable energy job growth, reductions in the health and economic costs of climate change, and the restoration of ecosystems and revitalisation of ecosystem services.

America's energy revolution means... a United States that's more energy self - sufficient — less dependent on others, more secure in the world and better positioned to help friends abroad; economic growth and job creation — and with the right policy choices, a golden opportunity to secure American prosperity well into the future; and a stronger U.S. trading posture that, with energy exports, could benefit consumers

It's time decision makers in the Southeast move aggressively to maximize the growth of clean energy in our region by lining up the right policies, policies with great potential, so we can all benefit from what other regions have discovered: Promoting renewable energy creates good jobs, cleaner air, and lower electric costs.

Slowly, some regulators and legislators are starting to realize the incredible potential of renewable energy in the Southeast, including a whole host of benefits like jobs growth, clean air, and lower energy prices.

Congressman McNerney knows that investing in a domestic workforce for clean tech will help ensure that that U.S. workers and the U.S. economy are able to benefit from continued growth in green jobs, and that bringing clean energies to scale will address ocean acidification, perhaps the biggest threat to ocean health worldwide.

Worldwide industry body the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) said a 5 % growth in jobs last year to 1.1 million was a powerful symbol of the economic and social benefits...