Sentences with phrase «labor federation»

Western New York Area Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz was unanimously elected as Vice Chair.

The State Labor Federation announced its endorsement of Congressman Rangel at its political convention on August 16th.

The Republican gubernatorial candidate's new outreach office was surrounded by a group of more than 100 protesters ranging from union workers to members of the Latino community Wednesday afternoon, according to California Labor Federation Director of Communications and Media Relations Steve Smith.

While addressing the assembled delegates, Western New York Area Labor Federation President Angelo Vellake stated, «A huge turnout like we have here today shows labor's commitment to winning in November.

A registered Democrat, Metzger was also endorsed by the Working Families Party in her last two elections, as well as by the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation AFL - CIO.

More than 400 delegates, representing local unions, labor councils and area labor federations throughout the state, were in attendance.

Also at noon, the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation holds a rally to urge Rep. John Faso to vote against the Republican tax reform plan, 721 Broadway, Kingston.

As the Sept. 14 primary approaches, the AFL - CIO is hitting the streets for embattled Rep. Charlie Rangel, coordinating what the 2.5 million member labor federation calls a «massive member - to - member grassroots initiative» for the Harlem Democrat.

Today's must - read story is from Fortune «s Tory Newmyer and it looks at labor federation AFL - CIO's decision to lift a freeze on political contributions that it imposed in March in a move meant to pressure Democrats to vote against free trade measures.

President of the Rochester Area Labor Federation Dan Maloney mentioned many of the challenges still to come, but also some of the recent wins, including an increase in minimum wage and the paid family medical leave act.

The work, which they did at Percoco's Westchester house, was Percoco's sole assignment for CPV at the time, said Hamm, whose father is the head of the North America's Building Trades Unions labor federation.

The State Labor Federation also voiced its disappointment in those members who voted against the bill.

The State Labor Federation coordinated a «Day of Action» leafleting campaign at train stations and various in - district sites to put individual State Senators, as well as the entire Senate on notice that their anti-labor, anti-working person agenda will no longer be tolerated.

At 5 p.m., Hochul delivers remarks at the CBTU, 1199 and Western NY Labor Federation Martin Luther King Jr..

Today, the State Labor Federation began the second round of this ongoing initiative.

The event will be followed by the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation Labor Legislative Forum and U.S. Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Nita Lowey are scheduled to attend.

Area Labor Federation Kicks - Off Grassroots Campaign for Labor's Endorsed Candidate in the 29th CD

«We're concerned about the future of the Buffalo Public Schools,» said Richard Lipsitz Jr., president of the local labor federation.

Whereas, the New York State AFL - CIO represents one out of every seven union members in the country, thus providing the State Labor Federation with a significant voice concerning candidates worthy of labor's support, and

ALBANY, NY (02/18/2011)(readMedia)-- In a show of support for union brothers and sisters in Wisconsin who are fighting to keep their collective bargaining rights, CSEA will join with the unions of the Capital District Area Labor Federation for a Solidarity Rally today at 4 p.m. in front of the union's headquarters at 143 Washington Ave., Albany.

Curtis J. James is a pseudonym for three Washington D.C. - area professionals: Curtis Harris, a world - renowned cancer scientist; James Rosen, an award - winning political journalist; and James Ellenberger, a former senior official of a national labor federation.

Richard L. Trumka, the former coal miner expected to be elected president of the AFL - CIO, America's largest labor federation, at its convention in Pittsburgh next week, is a lawyer who got his start in the labor movement as a staff attorney for the United Mine Workers of America.

Fowler is lending her support to bill AB - 3080 — proposed by California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, the California Labor Federation and the Economic Policy Institute — which would forbid employers from the practice of forced arbitration in response to discrimination complaints.

Western New York Labor Federation President Richard Lipsitz says economic and political justice on the job is a key goal of the labor movement.

ALBANY, NY (08/18/2010)(readMedia)-- On August 16th at its biennial political convention, more than 400 delegates representing local unions, labor councils and area labor federations throughout the state voted to endorse Gustavo Rivera in the 33rd State Senate district.

Western New York Area Labor Federation Holds Annual Conference Kicking Off Labor's 2008 Political Campaign Saturday April 12, 2008 at 12:00 pm

ALBANY, NY (07/10/2007)(readMedia)-- Today, at a regularly scheduled Executive Board meeting of the New York State AFL - CIO, Terrence Melvin was unanimously elected Secretary Treasurer of the 2 1/2 million member State Labor Federation.

Ann Marie Taliercio, president of the Central New York Area Labor Federation AFL - CIO, an organization that normally supports Democrats, criticized the Democratic mayor for not publicly challenging DeFrancisco, a Republican senator who's been the mayor's political ally on some issues but is among the most vocal critics of the $ 15 minimum wage.

«Apprenticeships are an excellent way to train our future workforce in the jobs that build our communities,» said President of the WNY Area Labor Federation Richard Lipsitz.

Caitlin Vega, legislative director of the California Labor Federation, an organization that works with 1,200 labor unions across the state, is hoping the timing is better for AB - 3080 given the #MeToo movement and the awareness it has raised around sexual discrimination and harassment in particular.

Also at 7 p.m., Hochul delivers remarks at the WNY Area Labor Federation, AFL - CIO Dinner Adam's Mark, 120 Church St., Buffalo.

Also at noon, a rally to «defend DACA» and demand that (Rep. John Faso) stand up and fight for his constituents» is held, hosted by the Hudson Valley Labor Federation, 721 Broadway, Kingston.

IndivisibleNY19, our county - wide collaboration of Indivisible groups in New York's 19th Congressional District, along with Planned Parenthood and Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation, organized the first - in - the - nation «Adopt A County» town hall Monday evening.

Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (Cold Spring); State Senator Terry Gipson (Poughkeepsie); State Assemblyman Frank Skartados (Newburgh); Community Voices Heard (CVH), a member led organization of low - income families with chapters in Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Yonkers and NYC; Dutchess Outreach; End New Jim Crow Action Network; Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation; NAACP, Orange County; NAACP, Southern Dutchess County; R.E.A.L. Skills.

And staff from 5 - 6 state labor federations?

The IBEW 320, Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation, SEIU 200, the Sierra Club, Citizen Action and the AARP have all come out against this distasteful deal.

Harig, who describes himself as a liberal - leaning independent, already has the support of the Western New York Area Labor Federation and the 70,000 - member Buffalo AFL - CIO Central Labor Council.

The endorsement process took place at the State Labor Federation's biennial political convention, held at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York.

ALBANY, NY (08/09/2011)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Mike Simanowitz for the Special Election in the 27th Assembly District.

My deepest gratitude goes to my family, many friends and volunteers, and especially Citizen Action of New York, the Working Families Party, the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation (AFL - CIO), Ulster People for Justice and Democracy, and the Kingston and Ulster County Democrats, all of whom endorsed me and stood by me throughout this entire campaign.

ALBANY, NY (07/11/2007)(readMedia)-- Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Ed Kosiur for Assembly.

The endorsements took place at the State Labor Federation's biennial political convention, held at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, New York.

ALBANY, NY (04/12/2010)(readMedia)-- Joined by labor leaders representing 2 1/2 million union members across the state, New York State AFL - CIO President Denis Hughes today announced the Labor Federation's endorsement of Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney.

Polling shows that when the New York State AFL - CIO educates its members on issues or candidates, our members support the State Labor Federation's position at a rate of close to 80 %.

«We're waiting anxiously,» said Jeff Stark, secretary - treasurer of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, in an interview earlier this week.

Denis Hughes, President of the 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO today announced the State Labor Federation's endorsement of Lauren Thoden for Assembly.

The first complaint comes from the central New York Area Labor Federation, AFL CIO.