Sentences with phrase «of demand for labour»

Looking at the differences between skilled and non-skilled labour and the elasticity of demand for labour.

Not exact matches

The most common solution given for increasing labour demand is ensuring that our graduates have the type of skills that are currently in demand by employers.

«It is right that Rebekah Brooks has finally taken responsibility for the terrible events that happened on her watch, like the hacking of Milly Dowler's phone,» said opposition Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, who had been demanding that she quit.

They called for immediate steps to reopen banks and said any deal must address debt sustainability - code for reducing Athens» crushing debt - but gave no hint of concessions from the Greek side towards its creditors» demands for deep spending cuts and far - reaching reforms of pensions and labour markets.

The immediate effect of the increase in the demand for labour in the resources sector is to produce upward pressure on wages in the resource sector.

For example, faster labour force growth will encourage firms to invest not only to meet greater demand but also to equip these additional workers with machines and other capital to raise their productivity.5 The rate of technological progress is also a key factor, since a faster pace of innovation raises the return on each additional unit of capital, stimulating firms to invest more.

Therefore, demographic forces that affect the growth of the labour force will also affect the demand for capital.

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In Canada and the United States, for example, the annual growth rate of the labour force slowed from around 1 1/4 per cent in 2006 to less than 1/2 per cent in 2016.11 This decline has reduced potential output growth and investment demand.

Looking at the figures for each recession, it's notable that (a) the proportionate rise in the level of unemployment, once the fall in GDP is taken into account, bears some relation to the rise in real wages; (b) there is no consistent difference between supply - side and demand - side recessions; (c) given the long - term costs of unemployment, a flexible labour market becomes extremely important in a recession.

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These prices continue to rise more rapidly than building - materials prices, suggesting that profit margins and / or labour costs in the residential construction sector have increased in response to the recent strength in demand for residential construction work and the rise in prices of established houses.

The strength in the labour market is also apparent in liaison reports, which indicate strong demand for labour and shortages of skilled workers in a range of industries and sectors, from construction and engineering to accounting and information technology.

The letter echoes the demands trade justice advocates have long called for: transparent and democratic negotiations; strong and enforceable labour rights, including for migrant workers; protection of public services; enforceable environmental standards; and the right to regulate in the public's interest.

The unemployment rate has edged lower over the past few months to 6.1 per cent in September, and other indicators, such as new claims for unemployment benefits, are also showing signs of stronger labour demand.

New Zealand Labour MP Shane Jones used parliamentary privilege to accuse Countdown of extorting suppliers by demanding retrospective payments in return for shelf space.

Although the organic system initially required higher financial outlays, principally as a consequence of the greater demand for labour, larger returns were made on this labour than in the non-organic system.

An insight that has profound implications for helping women cope with the demands of labour and birth.

The decision to extend the session is another key victory for Mr Miliband, who has already secured several of his demands — including the cancellation of the BSkyB bid and Rebekah Brooks» resignation — during a tremendously successful period for the Labour leader.

A Labour MP made the mistake of demanding George Osborne apologise to Ed Balls for linking him to Libor.

What Labour needs is a new social democratic revisionism, that heavily focuses on restructuring the welfare state, to unite communitarian and cosmopolitan voters, in an era of globalization, high inequalities, increased demands for choice, and an ageing population This requires applying the principles of solidarity, reciprocity and individual empowerment, in relation to reforming the welfare state, to make it more effective at tackling poverty and providing economic security, and to satisfy rising demands for choice.

For Labour to turn its back on Scotland and the demands north of the border would be to condemn itself to precisely the sort of Tory - lite message its former supporters accuse it of.

Ange - Gabriel Olinga reports that employees of the China International Water Electric Corporation (CWE) demanded payment for overtime hours and respect for international labour standards, including safe housing, social security, and standards for dismissal and discharge.

Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State and his Kano State counterpart, Dr. Umar Ganduje have urged labour unions to be realistic in their demand for minimum wage due to economic challenges the government at all levels are facing.

(It is for, example, no use getting in a lather about activists demanding deselections when you have been an integral part of a machine that specialised in the parachuting - in of chosen insiders to safe Labour seats.)

I would just ask you also to look at the qualitative evidence, including journalism: it's not even subtle - there is a massive shutdown of life chances for the lowest - skilled fifth of the population and that's to do with patterns of supply and demand for skilled labour.

The Leaderships of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress are demanding for the resignation of the Minister of State, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, for alleged involved in the handling of the case of corruption against the Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri, Dr. Angela Uwakwem.

With reports online that Tory MPs were still being told to brand Labour's demand for a fuel duty freeze «the worst kind of hypocrisy» at 12:30 BST yesterday, Ms Smith's inability to stick to a government line seems considerably more understandable.

It would therefore be reasonable to demand that Labour commits itself to the recommendation of the Nuclear Education Trust, an independent charity promoting information on nuclear weapons that «the Government must provide immediate, sustained and considerable support [including] regeneration funding at the level of # 100 million for every 1,000 jobs lost to the local economy.»

With its fragmented supply chains, opaque procurement processes and high demand for migrant labour, the construction sector faces a unique set of challenges in tackling human rights abuses.

I have yet to hear of anyone from Scottish Labour advocate such a change for Holyrood, something which consistent logic would surely demand?

«Labour MP and former Minister Malcolm Wicks dies Main Leader of Tory MEPs condemns European Commission for demanding extra # 8billion funding from national governments»

If it becomes apparent that Brexit is likely to result in a large loss of jobs in industry and finance then Labour should of course pose the question of whether that is worth leaving for, but that is very different to demanding a second referendum now.

Britain's government is rejecting Labour demands to call for the cancellation of Sunday's grand prix in Bahrain.

He said: «For many months we in Labour have been demanding the fullest possible access to the single market, emphasising the risks of leaving the customs union, arguing for a collaborative relationship with our EU partners, emphasising the need for transitional arrangements and the need for entrenchment of workers» righFor many months we in Labour have been demanding the fullest possible access to the single market, emphasising the risks of leaving the customs union, arguing for a collaborative relationship with our EU partners, emphasising the need for transitional arrangements and the need for entrenchment of workers» righfor a collaborative relationship with our EU partners, emphasising the need for transitional arrangements and the need for entrenchment of workers» righfor transitional arrangements and the need for entrenchment of workers» righfor entrenchment of workers» rights.

The unions are also highlighting the serious workplace and social problems that will accompany the enforced longer working age for public sector workers, particularly those with strenuous or demanding jobs like construction workers, cleaners, nurses, paramedics and teachers, including an increasingly frail workforce and the exclusion of younger workers from the labour market.

Labour's George Howarth has attracted support for a Commons motion demanding a unicameral system of Parliament, under which there is no second chamber at all.

Twenty seven Labour MPs voted with the Liberal Democrats and the Tories to back a demand for all former Gurkhas to be allowed to live in the UK, not just those who retired after 1997 and a small proportion of the others.

In a sign that Fox's decision to fall on his sword will not mark the end of the furore engulfing the Tories, both Liberal Democrat and Labour politicians stepped up their demands for the prime minister to explain why several senior members of his cabinet were involved in an Anglo - American organisation apparently at odds with his party's environmental commitments and pledge to defend free healthcare.

Although ministers offered a series of minor concessions intended to satisfy the many Labour MPs who signed an amendment attacking government policy, MPs voted by a majority of 21 to back a Liberal Democrat demand for «an equal right of residence for all Gurkhas».

• David Cameron's demand for a halt to the free flow of EU migrants will wrongfoot both Labour and the Greens.

Labour's demand aims to see all relevant documents - including emails and text messages - dated from May 11 2010 until the start of this month given to MPs for scrutiny.

«Therefore, be prepared for worst because in the state broadcast to mark 57th independence anniversary, government has not seen any reason to open dialogue with organised labour over the catalogue of workers» demands that led to he ongoing strike action.

After the next election labour and the Liberals if they have any one left will go for state Funding and the Tories will demand they be allowed to have single donations of # 5,000, Unions will only be allowed to give the same and that will end the labour parties time with the Unions it will be the split Progress have been fighting for.

Meanwhile, MPs are gearing up for a crunch Commons vote this afternoon over a Labour demand for the Government to reveal years of paperwork around the scandal.

The report comes as David Cameron tries to bat away Labour demands for the resignation of Jeremy Hunt over allegations of bias towards News Corp's bid for BSkyB.

The foreign secretary said the first ten years of New Labour foreign policy had been «uncompromising» in its defences of values and unapologetic in demanding freedom and democracy for all.

Miliband will say that a Labour government would introduce new technical degrees to meet the demand for hundreds of thousands of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) technicians needed for infrastructure projects such as the new high speed rail line and the Thames Tideway.

Labour entered government by forming a coalition with the Scottish Liberal Democrats, with Dewar agreeing to their demand for the abolition of up - front tuition fees for university students as the price for a coalition deal.

The shortlist is something of a victory for female Labour MPs, who penned a letter to the leadership today demanding a woman replaces Ms Alexander as the MP.