Sentences with phrase «many retail workers»

The first bunch were retail workers at a chain store.

Many of these practices were in place when researchers began an eight - month pretest at Gap to study the effects of more stable schedules for retail workers in three of the chain's stores.

Kallos also gets work directly from casinos, which sometimes pay him to cross-train porters, front - desk people, and retail workers who want to learn to deal.

JobsOhio continues to defend the Amazon deals as good for the state, claiming that full - time warehouse workers receive 30 percent higher compensation than the national retail worker average.

Amazon's hiring spree at its growing number of fulfillment and distribution centers could absorb some traditional retail workers.

The dramatic inadequacy of part - time wages is particularly troubling given that, compared to other U.S. workers, retail employees are disproportionately likely to be involuntarily employed part time.6 In other words, many parttime retail workers want to be working full time but are relegated to part - time hours and grossly inadequate part - time pay.

And just as the retail workers at Target are left in the lurch, our small congregations were often left to scatter in the aftermath, trying to find healing as best they could.

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has accused new state Labor Party leader Peter Malinauskas of being captive to the retail workers» union that he ran before entering politics, as the two disagreed over plans to deregulate shop trading hours.

«I probably watch more YouTube than TV — and what I love especially about the pregnancy and birth videos are the fact they come across as so «real», says Emily, a retail worker who lives with fiancé Jack, 22, a nursery manager in Kent.

We are confident that he will be a strong advocate for responsible development that creates good jobs for retail workers throughout New York State.»

«I am a former retail worker and a former labor organizer, and I understand the need to make our voices heard when it comes to improving conditions, payment, benefits and security in the workplace,» she said.

Trump's Republican Party spoke to two groups of American voters: the far right base of the GOP, and to the near two - thirds of Americans who feel the country is heading in the «wrong direction» — many of these will include America's working families, steelworkers and coalminers, bridge - builders and road - pavers, retail workers and restaurant staff to whom the socio - economic forces of globalization and stagnant wages have been woefully unkind.

More than a dozen state and city lawmakers on Friday signed on to a letter aimed Bloomingdale's chairman and CEO Tony Spring urging a fair contract to 2,000 unionized retail workers.

Stuart Appelbaum, the head of the retail workers» union who is a Kathleen Rice backer in the AG primary, says he got a robocall this weekend from state Sen. Eric Schneiderman's campaign denouncing the Nassau County DA as a former Republican and saying he's «one of us.»

«On - call scheduling is devastating for retail workers.

The move was praised by Stuart Appelbaum, the president of the RWDSU, which represents retail workers.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday unveiled regulations that aim to reform how employers schedule workers for on - call scheduling, a move praised by the retailer workers» union.

Stuart Appelbaum, head of the Retail Workers and Department Store Union (RWDSU), the local labor leader who invited Trumka to the armory, said that «bringing the head of the AFL - CIO the first week after he is elected sends a powerful message about what working people want in economic development.

As Political Director of the New York City Central Labor Council, Carrión has forged deep partnerships among 300 local unions from every trade, occupation, and public and private sector of the New York economy, representing a wide spectrum of workers, including teachers, truck drivers, operating engineers, nurses, construction workers, electricians, firefighters, retail workers, janitors, train operators, bakers, and many more who are the face of today's workforce.

Tiffany Fagan, a Staples copy center employee in Manhattan, said retail workers should be included, too.

«This would be some type of true financial independence,» said Nicole Brown, a 32 - year - old retail worker from Brooklyn.

«I am a former retail worker and a former labor organizer, and I understand the need to make our voices heard when it comes to improving conditions, payment, benefits and security in the workplace,» said Alcántara.

Diaz, the entire Bronx Council delegation, along with members of the Northwest Bronx Comnunity and Clergy Coalition and the city's biggest retail workers union, fought for living wage jobs as part of a Community Benefits agreement with the developer, the Related Companies, but a deal couldn't be worked out.

With the threat of strike looming, a large coalition of New York Democrats issued a letter demanding a fair contract for Macy's retail workers.

As Democratic state Assemblyman Michael Blake seeks the vice chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee, his bid is getting a boost from the leader of the retail workers» union.

NEW YORK, NY — Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein (D - Westchester / Bronx) and State Senator Diane Savino (D - Staten Island / Brooklyn) joined Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Stores Union, and Macy's employees, retail workers, and working family advocates, in front of the iconic Macy's Herald Square on Friday calling for increased funding to child care subsidies.

and Macy's employees, retail workers, and working family advocates, in front of the iconic Macy's Herald Square on Friday calling for increased funding to child care subsidies.

In New York where residents pay the highest percentage of their annual wages on child care, Macy's associates and retail workers from the 34th Street Commercial Corridor were helped by a $ 500,000 allocation secured by the Independent Democratic Conference for the Facilitated Enrollment program.

With the threat of strike looming, a large coalition of New York Democrats issued a letter on Wednesday demanding a fair contract for Macy's retail workers.

The retail workers union on Monday night claimed victory in its contract talks with Bloomingdale's that acknowledges lost worker wages due to online sales.

«The regulations will go a long way in improving the lives of retail workers.»

The statewide regulations, set to take effect in January after a 45 - day public comment period, supersede rules enacted by New York City this year ending on - call scheduling for retail workers in the city and requiring two weeks» scheduling notice for fast - food workers.

I just spoke to Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail Workers» union (RWDSU), which played a central role in the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance.

And it particularly applies to retail workers, restaurant workers, transport workers, part - time workers.»

At a hastily - called press conference at City Hall, Quinn, who was joined by fellow council members and the head of the retail workers» union, announced plans to introduce a new «living wage» bill that will force developers receiving more than a $ 1 million in city subsidies to pay their workers at least $ 10 an hour, plus benefits, or $ 11.50 without — significantly more than the $ 7.25 minimum wage.

It would certainly be a great thing if retail workers had more time with their families and friends on Christmas Eve, although it'd mean people like me will have to get a little bit more organised!

Stuart Appelbaum, head of the union representing retail workers, noted that when he began organizing car wash workers, he asked why they'd chosen a job with long hours and hazardous conditions.

Amazingly, the matching process takes less than a second, and alerts can be sent straight to retail workers» smartphones.

We've all used lists of recommended books, whether generated automatically based on sales figures and algorithms, or by a bookish retail worker.

Borders will lose its 10,700 employees nationwide, which represent just less than 0.1 percent of the country's roughly 14.5 million retail workers, Challenger said.

Retail workers are trained to mimic the expressions and hand movements of customers, since research has shown that it makes you more likely to buy whatever they're selling.

While it might seem unusual to tip retail workers, anything goes during a time of giving.

One example of an economic undue hardship might be a 55 year old retail worker getting paid minimum wage.

«Retail workers in New York City earn a median of $ 9.50 an hour...» Best case scenario, 40 hours a week and no time off, that works out to $ 19,760.

That means one in 40 retail workers at those establishments was apprehended for theft.

The holidays can be a stressful time of year for retail workers, airline and hotel employees, TSA screeners, infrequent travelers, and everyone else, so a smile and a bit of patience can go a long way.

It's worth noting Target's sale begins at 6 PM the previous day — which would normally be Thanksgiving dinner for most people, except the retail workers of Target -LSB-...]

Our employment lawyers help injured oilfield workers get the compensation they need after getting hurt at work, but also fight for unpaid overtime and work discrimination claims on behalf of retail workers, managers, fast food workers, call center employees, and for workers misclassified as contractors.

Certain retail workers who work in continuous operations (e.g., a 24 - hour convenience store) have the right to refuse to work on a public holiday because of the special rules that apply to some retail workers.

Ms. Swafford - Harris also counsels employers on a wide range of employment issues, including employee handbooks, retail workers» rights, and wage and hour compliance.