Sentences with phrase «other labor groups opposed»

But Ms. Moskowitz acknowledged in her remarks Thursday that she would have faced a difficult slog in a Democratic primary, in which teachers» unions and other labor groups opposed to her agenda hold considerable sway.

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Opposing the convention is a broad array of powerful interest groups — including most of state's unions and environmental advocates — who argue that it would give business interests and other well - financed groups an avenue to weaken existing labor and environmental protections.

The referendum has been opposed by labor unions, environmental groups and other organizations who fear it could lead a stripping of key rights in the existing document.

That's because the union's decision, sources say, was partially the result of heavy lobbying from other labor groups that are snubbing or actively opposing the governor.

A state judge has overturned a Montana law that allows teachers and other union members to withhold dues if they belong to religious groups opposed to organized labor.