Sentences with phrase «leaders of unions representing»

«As leaders of unions representing over half a million working New Yorkers, we held a conversation with the Speaker candidates so they could hear our members» concerns and share their own plans for the future of working people in our city.

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

A tentative deal between the company and leaders of striking unions includes 1,400 new jobs and pay raises topping 10 percent, the company and unions representing about 40,000 workers said on Monday.

The President of Treasury Board, Tony Clement, had made his government's anti-union agenda personal, refusing any consultation and referring to me and to other duly elected union leaders as «union bosses,» demonstrating nothing but contempt for us and for those whom we represent.

Leaders of trade unions representing teachers and lecturers throughout the UK and Ireland have issued a joint letter to mark World Teachers» Day.

Participating groups represented a broad spectrum of New York society, including pensioners, union members, teachers, students, faith leaders, business representatives, and more.

Ironically, some of the leaders in the WFP who have endorsed Nixon — represent groups including New York Communities for Change and Citizens Action — receive massive funding from unions.

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.

At a meeting Monday with a group of influential labor leaders representing some of the state's powerful unions, including 1199 SEIU, 32BJ, the Hotel Trades Council and the Communications Workers of America, Cuomo said he couldn't pass a budget with campaign finance reform because of Senate opposition, and pressed the leaders to rein in the restive members of the Working Families Party, who vote on the party's endorsement.

The largest teaching union, the NUT, has joined forces with the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) which represents 28,500 school leaders, to launch a petition calling for greater consultation on the new English Baccalaureate Certificate (EBC).

They include religious and non-religious leaders representing Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and humanist organisations, the general secretaries of three education trade unions, and parliamentarians from across the political spectrum.

Squadron, who represents, the Lower East Side, and Wright were joined by members of the tenant association, community leaders, representatives of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 1 and other labor groups.

The outsiders jumping in to sway the outcome of the race represent an influential group of political leaders, including Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, State Sen. Marc C. Panepinto, D - Buffalo, and the local affiliate of the AFL - CIO, which represents all of the region's labor unions.

Leaders from all of the city's major labor unions — representing 1.3 million workers — on Jan. 6 voiced their strong support for Mayor Bill de Blasio's call for universal, full - day pre-K for the city's four - year - olds.

Maloney joined dozens of community leaders, labor unions and political action committees in endorsing Costa's City Council campaign for a 22nd District seat, which represents Astoria along with parts of Long Island City, Woodside, East Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights.

The choice of a new leader for the union representing teachers in the District of Columbia — the first since a financial scandal sent its former president to federal prison last year — won't be decided until a runoff election is held later this month.

Yet Bernard Lucas, president of the Council of School Officers, the union representing D.C. principals and assistant principals, worries that New Leaders are leapfrogging over other job applicants.

The state - level leaders of the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers in Wisconsin forge an «interim merger agreement» that represents the first formal state alliance of the rival national unions.

Teacher unions representing the majority of education staff in England and Wales have submitted a joint statement calling for a significant pay increase for teachers and school leaders.

Teacher unions representing the majority of education staff in England and Wales have submitted a joint statement calling for a significant pay increase for teachers and school leaders, and setting ou...

District teams representing union & teacher leaders, school or district administration and parent / community leaders were encouraged to attend - a total of 60 participants accepted the invitation.

Indeed, though 17 labor unions support the plan, saying it would help children of their members, leaders of those representing teachers see it as a thinly disguised voucher program redirecting state revenue to private schools.

«I've had sleepless nights wondering about which members of staff we are going to have to make redundant; this is a time when a union that represents school leaders needs to really understand how policy plays out in offices like this.»

Mark Cannizzaro, the executive vice president for the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators, the union representing New York City principals, says that while the renewed focus on school discipline has been very welcome, his members worry about the degree to which school leaders are losing their authority.

NAHT is the largest union for school leaders in the UK, representing over 28,500 members in every phase of education.

Millions of dollars less to spend on their pet candidates and causes might shake up union leaders — all of whom have become all - too - comfy with their all - too - compliant members — and force them to be more responsive to those they insist on representing.

Meanwhile, at the board meeting inside, a coalition of union leaders stood behind Max Arias, executive director of Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union, as he stood with Juan Flecha of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), representing principals, Alex Caputo - Pearl of the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA); and other labor leaunion leaders stood behind Max Arias, executive director of Local 99 of the Service Employees International Union, as he stood with Juan Flecha of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), representing principals, Alex Caputo - Pearl of the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA); and other labor leaUnion, as he stood with Juan Flecha of the Associated Administrators of Los Angeles (AALA), representing principals, Alex Caputo - Pearl of the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA); and other labor leaders.

Such naivete explains why the Obama Administration has continually promoted case studies of reform - minded school leaders working closely with NEA and AFT locals, why Class Struggle author Steve Brill floated the laughable idea of Weingarten becoming chancellor of New York City's traditional district three years ago, and why organizations such as Educators4Excellence and Teach Plus — which represent younger, reform - minded teachers who now make up the majority of NEA and AFT rank - and - filers (and are staffed by teachers who are themselves centrist and progressive Democrats)-- work so hard to aim to lead reform from within union ranks.

No wonder that just 25 percent of current and former union members think their leaders do a good job representing them.

James Slevin, President, Utility Workers Union of America Local 1 - 2, said, «As a union leader who represents thousands of workers currently employed in New York's energy system and whose livelihoods depend on those jobs, I am very concerned about protecting their jobs and addressing climate change which affects my members, their families and their communiUnion of America Local 1 - 2, said, «As a union leader who represents thousands of workers currently employed in New York's energy system and whose livelihoods depend on those jobs, I am very concerned about protecting their jobs and addressing climate change which affects my members, their families and their communiunion leader who represents thousands of workers currently employed in New York's energy system and whose livelihoods depend on those jobs, I am very concerned about protecting their jobs and addressing climate change which affects my members, their families and their communities.

As a young lawyer representing the municipality of Gaspé in negotiations with civic workers, she was publicly accused by union leaders of dragging out the talks to enhance to her pay.