Sentences with phrase «limits on bargaining»

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«The patent system is based on a «bargain,» or quid pro quo: the inventor is granted exclusive rights in a new and useful invention for a limited period in exchange for disclosure of the invention so that society can benefit from this knowledge,» the court said.

Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or other disturbances to our information technology and other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Unconscionable conduct (agrees with NFF that they have not provided protection and support reforms «to provide transparency in the supply chain» and recognise that «certain classes of suppliers... are predisposed to suffering from a special disadvantage...»; misuse of market power (legal framework must «level the balance of market power in negotiations...», «ensure transparency in the transmission of market prices» and «not allow for final market risks to be borne by the primary producer» and provide «transparency of contract processes» - specifically, Canegrowers supports effects test and a process giving ACCC greater power to «regulate anti-competitive behaviour and impose penalties», shifting «the decisions framework from the judicial system to a regulatory system» which would make it more accessible to small producers); collective bargaining (notes limits of Sugar Industry Act (Qld); authorisation and notification approval costly and limited and not a viable alternative - peak bodies should be able to «commence and progress collective bargaining with mills on behalf of their members» and current threshold too restrictive)» competitive neutrality (mixed outcomes - perverse outcomes in the case of natural monopolies - suggest remove «application of competitive neutrality provisions to natural monopoly essential services»)

30 mill on Xhaka, 5mill on Asano 2mill on Holding was always the limit unless an incredible bargain showed up.

Players with limited time left on their contract have all the bargaining power to walk away as the club has to sell or risk losing them for nothing.

Cincinnati, Ohio (CNN)- Texas Gov. Rick Perry took sides Tuesday in the ongoing battle over organized labor in Ohio, coming down forcefully on the side of Republicans who want to drastically limit the collective bargaining ability of public sector unions.

Their views on such matters as conviction rates and plea bargains reveal that Mr. Laquidara, who also has the Working Families Party and Green Party lines, has the right sensibility: He recognizes the need for aggressive prosecution of repeat offenders and those accused of violent crimes, but he also sees the need to exercise discretion in certain other cases, balancing justice with the office's limited resources and the need to prevent case backlogs.

Still, Senate Democratic leaders on Wednesday urged Republicans to come to the bargaining table to work out a deal to finance the government through Sept. 30 and perhaps go beyond the immediate fiscal issues to take on larger budgetary questions about spending on entitlement programs like Medicare and an increase in the debt limit.

Because so many other brides want to pounce on these gown bargains, brace yourself for crowded showrooms, makeshift fitting rooms, limited sizes, and having to act fast if you find a gown you love.

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The bill, commonly known as Act 10, limited public workers» ability to collectively bargain on any topics other than base wages, increased their contributions to public pensions, and raised their insurance premiums.

In a pointed attack on the Michigan Education Association, the Michigan legislature last week cleared a bill that would set fines and penalties for local teachers who strike over contract disputes and limit the teachers» union's collective - bargaining clout.

D'Andrea's article, «Limits on Collective Bargaining: Wisconsin succeeds in cutting costs,» appears in the Fall 2013 issue Ed Next.

Despite arguments about the effect of collective bargaining contracts on student achievement, research on the question remains «limited, ambiguous, and incomplete,» a report says.

Nor did the Republican - controlled Senate take up a proposal from Hunter and other House Democrats that would have set a timeline for fixing the problem by 2018, but deferred decisions on key elements, such as whether to limit collective bargaining of teacher salaries and how to pay for it all.

Burkhalter said membership was about 90,000 before Walker's strict limits on collective bargaining for most public workers kicked in.

Act 10, passed in 2011, limited collective bargaining and allowed school districts to get rid of salary schedules included in union contracts that awarded pay increases based only on years spent teaching.

Indiana passed laws that created an expansive voucher system, made teacher tenure contingent on effectiveness, limited collective bargaining, ended the process of firing teachers in order of seniority and required teacher evaluations to be «significantly informed» by student performance on standardized exams.

The bill, which now needs only the signature of Governor Pat Quinn, a supporter of the measure, would make tenure contingent on student achievement and limit the collective bargaining rights of teachers unions by making it harder for teachers to call a strike.

Can you tell us whether you would have supported or opposed Governor Malloy's proposal to end teacher tenure and limit collective bargaining and what you would do on these two issues if you are elected governor.

Michigan has seen major school reform this year, passing a law with bipartisan support that limited teachers» collective bargaining and made it easier to fire teachers based on performance.

After spending hundreds of millions on lobbying, these groups were able to persuade tea - bag and conservative Republican governors and legislatures to repeal collective bargaining for teachers, limited bargaining rights for others, dramatically expanded funding for charter schools or otherwise undermine what most would describe as the American public education system.

The four bills would increase the probationary period — the length of time before a teacher is up for tenure — from four to five years; end the practice of laying teachers off predominately based on seniority; put teachers evaluated as ineffective back on probation; make it easier to fire teachers for a broader slew of offenses; and limit collective - bargaining rights, barring unions from negotiating areas such as teacher evaluations.

No doubt, this whole exercise might be nauseating to opponents of teacher merit pay, vouchers, and limits on collective bargaining.

In a 2017 working paper, Florida State University doctoral student E. Jason Baron examines the impact of Act 10 on student performance across the state of Wisconsin.62 Act 10 provisions that limited collective bargaining were only implemented once current collective bargaining agreements expired.

In April, the state legislature approved charter - school expansion, merit pay and limits on collective bargaining.

The bill weakened the union by limiting collective bargaining to wages and benefits and requiring a 75 % vote of the Chicago Teachers Union before CTU goes on strike [7].

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In Momentary M mode the driver experiences the dynamism and performance of gear - shifting in manual mode in all the automatic driving programmes, with automatic up - shifting on meeting the rpm limit into the bargain.

Doing a free or reduced price deal, in which you offer your book for free or for a bargain price for a limited amount of time, is always a good way to gain sales and increase visibility of your book (but take care to change prices on all sales channels at once so as to not violate the Fixed Price Law).

Although emerging markets are bargain priced by historical standards, we will maintain a much more limited exposure to them in the future, including, as much as possible, an emphasis on situations with catalysts for the realization of underlying value.

Using limit orders is not like haggling with a salesman on a used car lot: you can't get a good deal just because you drive a hard bargain.

While one company may give you a bargain basement monthly payment, the deductible you have to pay out - of - pocket, the limits on the coverage you purchase, and any discounts the company may offer for a change in your situation can each make that monthly payment less of a steal than you thought.

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The ABCA's decision focused on the Majority Panel's decision not to consider evidence of substance abuse issues in the workplace outside the limits of the bargaining unit.

Recently, VSLO won a major victory on behalf our client, the British Columbia Teacher's Federation, in a challenge to provincial legislation which limited teachers» bargaining rights.

In its over 300 ongoing matters, the PNF is working closely on trying to address cases at the preliminary inquiry phase of criminal investigations before an investigating magistrate is appointed, namely, the instruction phase, which limits the leeway for plea bargaining and considerably extends the length of procedures.

«Generally, the right to collectively bargain can be modified, and the right to strike can be limited or even prohibited, in the realm of essential services only if the services are truly essential based on the «endanger» threshold.»

Depending on the nature of your employment relationship, including any disparity with respect to the bargaining power between you and your employer, terms that limit your notice period may or may not be enforceable.

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While most of the world is shopping for Black Friday Ring Doorbell bargains, this special edition - limited to 10 units - will be going on sale at Selfridges.