Sentences with phrase «longstanding union leader»

To most outsiders, the hearing is a highly unusual courtlike proceeding with a colorful and high - powered cast of characters, including a wealthy developer, former state attorney general, longstanding union leader and the state's top educator.

No opponents are declared but a number of delegates are rumored to be mounting a challenge to the longstanding union leader.

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Klein professed to be appalled at the charges against the union leader but seemed to defend their longstanding relationship.

As teacher - contract negotiations proceed this spring, union leaders across the country report that the reform movement is giving a new legitimacy to their longstanding efforts to improve salaries and working conditions, and that in some districts teachers have made startling gains in these areas.