Sentences with phrase «local labor groups»

Some local labor groups are supporting Senator Mark Grisanti as he continues to campaign on the Independence Party line in the battle to retain his seat in the 60th District.

In Boston, former labor boss Martin Walsh was endorsed by national and local labor groups and is now the mayor - elect.

«When public dollars are spent, the jobs that are created should be stable, pay decently, and have benefits — they should have the things people need to live,» said Kirk Laubenstein, executive director of the Coalition for Economic Justice, a local labor group.

Not exact matches

The Seattle Times reports that both candidates promised to address Seattle's acute homelessness problem, though Durkan claimed an early advantage in the race, with endorsements from local politicians, business groups, and labor unions.

Some 400 school groups, labor unions and neighborhood associations also take part in local projects.

Losing my son (3rd child) at 43 weeks during labor, was attempting a home birth vba2c, his passing was NOT due to me attempting a vaginal birth or a home birth, in fact when we attempt to have our 4th child I will be going for a vba3c, I am so supported through this by the women in my local homebirth group, it has allowed me to see the sun in the storm, I have started a charity in my sons name to help women get a doula or midwife when they would not be able to afford their services other wise.

The group referred her to a group of local labor doulas.

Organizing 2.0 leads online organizing and new media skills training for members and staff at community organizations, labor groups, and local campaigns and nonprofits.

A number of organized labor groups have lined up to provide early endorsements to Gov. Andrew Cuomo as he seeks a third term this fall and faces a new primary challenge from actress Cynthia Nixon, with the latest nod coming from the United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1500, New York's largest supermarket workers union.

A rally to call for the ouster of Carl P. Paladino from the Buffalo School Board drew support from a wide variety of community groups, from teachers and parents to labor groups and the local affiliate of Black Lives Matter.

Perkins has previously received the endorsement of a range of labor groups including 32BJ, RWDSU, CWA Local 1, UAW, Professional Staff Congress and the Doctors Council SEIU.

«I deeply appreciate that I can count on strong fundraising support from progressive groups, labor unions, local small businesses, and my community's leaders,» Constantinides said.

Local campaign staff and candidates, staff at union locals labor organizations not based in DC, community organizing groups that aren't part of national networks, grassroots groups that aren't getting funding from the main backers of community organizing and progressive causes, staff working in local government, and the list goes on anLocal campaign staff and candidates, staff at union locals labor organizations not based in DC, community organizing groups that aren't part of national networks, grassroots groups that aren't getting funding from the main backers of community organizing and progressive causes, staff working in local government, and the list goes on anlocal government, and the list goes on and on.

Menchaca is doing quite well in terms of institutional endorsements himself: he's been backed by many labor groups and elected officials, including the local union chapters for transportation, auto, and communications workers; SEIU 32BJ, RWDSU, the Teamsters Joint Council 16, the Hotel Trades Council, and others.

Andy Reynolds, spokesperson for the Coalition for Economic Justice, an association of local labor and community groups, said: «The cost per job is so high that it is extremely unlikely that the public will really see a return on its investment.»

The work on that project should be done by cooperative labor groups that would keep the money local, he said.

Since many unions represent workers in variegated industries and there are several umbrella labor groups, it is difficult to place all of their money into tidy categories, but a breakdown of donations from specific locals shows that the tendency to favor Democrats in 2014 was widespread.

So local government officials are teaming up with leaders from business, labor, schools, and neighborhood groups to figure out how to shrink the layers of public bureaucracy in Onondaga County.

The groups — including the United University Professions, New York State Nurses Association and the Transit Workers United Local 100 — want to see billions spent on renewable energy and infrastructure projects, resources for environmental concerns in poor communities and fair labor and training standards in clean energy.

So far, Shafran has collected endorsements from several labor groups, including the Teamsters Joint Council 16 and UFCW Local 1500, one of the state's largest grocery workers union.

In the memo dated March 31, counsel Mylan Denerstein says that any potential bidders, lobbyists, affiliated supporters, labor groups or even local governments in favor of the project should be avoided if they attempt to contact an executive chamber staffer to discuss the project.

The measure is a perennial political fight between trial lawyers and labor unions on one side, with business groups and local governments citing the law adding to New York's difficult business climate.

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.

Local labor, business or community groups wishing to express support for Niagara County representation on the Power Authority Board of Trustees should contact the Assemblyman's office at 282-6062 or

Local labor, business or community groups wishing to express support for Niagara County representation on the Power Authority Board of Trustees should contact the Assemblyman's office at 282-6062 or cerettoj [at] assembly [dot] state [dot] ny [dot] us.

The labor group represents more than 125 local unions and over 150,000 rank and file members in the construction industry.

After receiving an endorsement from what some consider New York's most powerful labor group, SEIU Local 1199, and and immigrants» rights group, the former secretary of state said this office would build on what President Barack Obama has done with immigration.

It's the latest in a series of union endorsements won by Mitchell, who also has the support of firefighters unions, Local 139 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, the Service Employees International Union Wisconsin State Council and other labor groups.

Among the labor groups in talks with Klein is the powerful health care Local 1199 - SEIU.

«The result is our bill is supported by more than 120 groups that exemplify New York State's rich ethnic, racial, cultural, religious and geographic diversity — from local arts non-profits to immigration advocates to labor unions and more.»

Bronx, New York — A thousand New Yorkers — representing labor groups and Bronx community groups — will march to demand that this rezoning benefit the community through safe, career - track jobs, local hire, deep affordability and anti-displacement protections.

Among the labor leaders in attendance were leaders or representatives from Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union; the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union; Communications Workers of America District 1; and the United Federation of Teachers, which collectively provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to the community groups.

The buyer is labor group Construction and General Building Laborers» Local 79.

The group New Yorkers Against Corruption includes the NYS Conservative Party, a number of labor unions, Right to Life, Planned Parenthood, and local GOP and Democratic party chapters.

After studying government at Colby College in Maine, she became a labor organizer herself, working alongside the Teamsters union and local political groups and eventually serving as a Democratic district leader until she was hired by the de Blasio administration in February of 2014.

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.

The city's corporate and real - estate classes, accustomed to a place of influence under previous administrations, were unable to salvage the bid of their preferred candidate, Daniel R. Garodnick, an establishment Manhattan Democrat, who found himself outmaneuvered by labor and grass - roots groups eager to reassert their strength in local government.

DeFrancisco ridiculed a challenge issued Friday morning by the Central New York Fight for $ 15 Coalition, a group of local labor officials and others, who said DeFrancisco should try to live on minimum wage for a week.

«We make no assumptions that he's going to be easy,» said Arthur Cheliotes, president of the city agency administrators» CWA Local 1180, which is among the groups readying to renegotiate the approximately 152 labor contracts up for renewal.

The Service Employees International Union Local 1877, a union workers group, the California Labor Federation and other local political activists organized the proLocal 1877, a union workers group, the California Labor Federation and other local political activists organized the prolocal political activists organized the protest.

The group includes include state and local governments, business and industry, civil rights and labor groups, housing and child advocates, and research and professional organizations «that support a complete, fair and accurate census.»

So these groups include the family, a local HOA, the Elks or the Knights of Columbus, a local town council, a local labor union, a bowling league (per Putnam), a community foundation, a soup kitchen.

Marshall's Garden Club received seeds from California State University at Fresno, local businesses and civic organizations donated money and materials, and church groups and the Boy Scouts provided labor.

Its parent group, the National Education Association, has put in $ 500,000, and labor interests, including the American Federation of Teachers and local in - state teachers» groups, have accounted for most of the $ 1.3 million on the «no» side.

Coalition Members: PCAPS (Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools) includes: Action United, AFT Pennsylvania, AFL - CIO Central Labor Council, Fight for Philly, Boat People SOS, Jewish Labor Committee, Jobs With Justice, Juntos, Media Mobilizing Project, Neighborhood Networks, Occupy Philadelphia Labor Work Group, Pennsylvania Working Families Organization, Philadelphians Allied for Responsible Economy (PHARE), Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3), Philadelphia Home and School Council, Philadelphia Student Union, SEIU 32BJ Local 1201, UNITE HERE Local 634, Working America and Youth United for Change (YUC)

A coalition of organizing, labor and civic groups presented an alternative «Newark Promise» plan that called for community schools and local control.

The 11 - member coalition, which represents both labor and management as well as parent groups and local school boards, has not taken a position itself on any of the tax measures - although individual members expressed support for specific initiatives.

To meet these goals, FMCSA partners with stakeholders — including federal, state, and local enforcement agencies; the motor carrier industry; safety groups; and organized labor — on efforts to reduce crashes involving motor carriers.

Established in 2010, MTSNAC is comprised of leaders from commercial transportation firms, ship construction, repair and recycling, trade associations, state and local public entities, labor organizations, academics, and environmental groups that advise the Secretary and the Maritime Administration on policies to ensure that the U.S. Marine Transportation System is capable of responding to projected trade increases.

To accomplish these activities, the Administration works with Federal, state, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, labor safety interest groups, and others.