Sentences with phrase «leaders of public sector unions»

«Until we realise that giving «votes» to the leaders of public sector unions, whose methods derive from southern Italy, no UK voter will regard the Labour leader as legitimate.»

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Countering these arguments, Andrew Cuomo has cobbled together a coalition to support his amendment, the most vocal of which have been the business leaders who stand to profit from casinos and public sector workers, primarily teacher's unions, who will be the beneficiary of increased state revenues.

Gov. Cuomo, backed by labor leaders including UFT President Michael Mulgrew (center), signs legislation at UFT headquarters to reduce the number of services that New York's public sector unions are obligated to provide to workers who do not pay to support those services.

In the past few months, the leaders of all the public sector unions threatened a mass strike of three million workers over pensions, while this week the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union balloted members on industrial action over civil service jobpublic sector unions threatened a mass strike of three million workers over pensions, while this week the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union balloted members on industrial action over civil service jobPublic and Commercial Services (PCS) union balloted members on industrial action over civil service job cuts.

Mr Maude said today's disruption was the fault of union leaders and urged public sector workers that the right to strike must be exercised «responsibly».

Top union and business leaders say they have not witnessed so many victories for labor in decades, as the forces of public and private - sector unions came together to leave a remarkable footprint on the new $ 156 billion state budget.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could disrupt the finances of public - sector unions, but labor leaders vowed to fight back even if the court's decision doesn't go their way.

There is a big public appetite for curbing businesses that behave badly and rejecting performance - related pay in the public sector — two of the great causes of Labour's Left and trade union leaders.

The mayor also appointed him to his Workforce Development Board, which consists of leaders from the private sector, public agencies and unions who advise the city on its policies about job seekers, employers and adult learners.

The lineup of groups opposing a constitutional convention includes: environmental groups, gay rights organizations, New York City cops, Western New York auto industry workers, the state chapter of the National Rifle Association, every imaginable public and private - sector union, political leaders on the left and right and even a group called «Humanists of Long Island.»

In recent months, he invited public - sector unions to become his partners, even sending their leaders copies of «The Man Who Saved New York,» a biography of former Gov. Hugh L. Carey, which recounts how Mr. Carey, a Democrat, teamed up with labor leaders in similar fashion in the 1970s.

One of several public - sector union leaders to speak at the rally, UFT President Michael Mulgrew condemned the mayor's plans.

One of several public - sector union leaders to speak at the rally, which was officially hosted by AFSCME's District Council 37, UFT President Michael Mulgrew condemned the mayor's plans.

WHEREAS millions of dollars that teachers, public employees, unionists and others in the not - for - profit sector contribute to their pensions and retirement funds are now being invested in private equity funds established and managed by Steven Klinsky, providing profits to the founder and leader of the union - busting Victory, Inc.; and

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The lineup of opposition groups includes: environmental groups, gay rights organizations, New York City cops, Western New York auto industry workers, the state chapter of the National Rifle Association, every imaginable public and private - sector union, political leaders on the left and right and even a group called «Humanists of Long Island.»

After seven years of real terms pay cuts due to the Government's public sector pay policy, unions want the Government to make a significant pay increase for all teachers and school leaders.