Sentences with phrase «protecting workers rights»

In addition to protecting workers rights in the judicial system, I also protect the ability of employees to protect themselves in the legislative and political arena.

«The Independent Democratic Conference has always supported working men and women and recognizes the importance of protecting worker rights including the right to join a union,» said AFL - CIO President Mario Cilento.

13) Do you believe that there is a need for new laws to protect workers rights, or trades union rights?

«I'm proud to say that we are leveling the playing field to ensure that our state's most significant infrastructure projects are built with quality materials that are American made, help vitalize our local and national economies, spur job creation and protect workers right here in our own backyard.»

And then suggesting it was regulations such as those protecting worker rights that was the prime reason for unemployment across the EU.

While equalising definitions across the relevant statues is clearly a subsequent task for the government, I would have expected some observations for the need to protect worker rights under this statute given that discrimination is fundamental in any discussion about employment rights.

I am aware that local laws exist in Quebec which protect workers rights there to work in French.

«Rather than banish Uber, TfL should have strengthened its regulatory oversight, curbed runaway licensing and protected the worker rights of drivers.

Not exact matches

Laëtitia Vitaud, a freelance consultant to French startups living in London, argues that the «right to disconnect» doesn't protect the workers in France who need it most.

Workers» rights advocates have fought for more effective methods for hotel employees to report and protect themselves from inappropriate behavior from guests.

Are our strange work hours a simple reflection of tech - enabled flexibility and Americans» passion for their jobs, or a sign that bosses» sanity and workers» rights really need to be better protected?

And a 2010 survey by the Institute for Women's Policy Research revealed nearly half of US workers reported they were either «contractually forbidden or strongly discouraged» from discussing pay with coworkers (although, as of 2014, 10 states had passed laws protecting employees» rights to discuss salaries).

And federal labor laws to protect workers» right to join together in unions do not cover independent contractors.

«Visa programs for foreign workers... should be administered in a manner that protects the civil rights of American workers and current lawful residents, and that prioritizes the protection of American workers — our forgotten working people — and the jobs they hold.»

A new effort under President Donald Trump to protect the rights of health workers who object to abortions and other procedures will cost the health care system more than $ 300 million to implement.

Develop responsible contracting standards for service contracts to ensure that cafeteria workers, janitors, security officers and other onsite service workers are paid a livable wage, receive benefits equitable to those received by directly employed workers, have the right to a voice at work without fear of discrimination or retaliation, do not suffer mass layoffs when contracts change hands, and are protected from misclassification and other forms of wage theft;

Canada's unions are marking the fifth anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster by urging Canadian companies to commit to protecting and promoting the human rights of textile workers.

Writing of his campaign to ensure that every American had health insurance, Kennedy told Benedict of his commitment to protect conscience rights for Catholic healthcare workers.

The United States welcomed its immigrants, protected its workers, freed the slaves, enfranchised women, aided the needy, provided social security for the aged, ensured the civil rights of all its citizens, and made public space accessible to the handicapped: all in service to its ideals of justice.

Even in this country all national or state legislation designed to protect human health, the rights of workers, family farmers, or the natural environment will be subject to being overruled as in restraint of trade.

The Senate bill is more consistent with the critical principles of uniting families, protecting human rights and worker rights, bringing undocumented people out of the shadows and providing a path to permanence for newcomers.

This is what James Eadie QC, Cameron's Government's expensive barrister, told the court (on his behalf): that the refusal to allow an NHS nurse and a British Airways worker to visibly wear a crucifix at work «did not prevent either of them practising religion in private», which would be protected by human rights law.

CATIE is also committed to protecting the rights and well - being of its workers and ensures that they wear protective equipment and are provided with adequate housing.

Protecting forests is a multi-layered proposition touching on many interlocking issues — forest community and worker rights, care for non-forest ecosystems, water resources, etc..

To achieve certification, the farm met the comprehensive standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), which promote the humane treatment of livestock, conserve natural resources and protect the rights and well - being of workers and communities.

These awards recognize Rainforest Alliance (RA) certified coffee farmers dedicated to growing top quality beans, while protecting the environment and the rights of workers.

These awards recognizes Rainforest Alliance (RA) certified coffee farmers dedicated to growing top quality beans, while protecting the environment and the rights of workers.

Collectively we can work to protect the rights of workers on farms and elsewhere in the food system, and to improve the welfare of animals in agriculture, and to ensure our soils and water are nourished and regenerated.

The workers are calling for five specific changes they plan to present to the school board during a Wednesday meeting: soliciting input from lunchroom staff to help improve school food, offering more training and education for lunchroom workers, adding collective bargaining language that protects workers» right to talk about the food to parents and kids, building working kitchens in all new schools, and ceasing the replacement of fresh food with frozen and reheated fare.

In this blog, I'll look at what Nestlé is doing, the rules that companies and health workers should follow, where health workers can find independent, accurate information on infant formula, and what you can do to protect the right of health workers, pregnant women and parents to independent, accurate information.

In British Columbia, the British Columbia Human Rights Commission Policy and Procedures Manual protects the rights of female workers who wish to breasRights Commission Policy and Procedures Manual protects the rights of female workers who wish to breasrights of female workers who wish to breastfeed.

And number five, they say engage with target groups, for example trade unions, workers» rights organizations, women's groups and youth groups to protect the breastfeeding rights of women in the workplace.

As well as protecting the right of the mother / child dyad to breastfeed and ensuring mothers who use formula have accurate independent information, it is necessary to ensure mothers have support from health care systems, health workers and mother - support groups, who are not compromised by conflicts of interest.

engage with target groups, e.g. trade unions, workers rights organizations, human rights agencies, occupational health organizations, and women's and youth groups, to protect the breastfeeding rights of women in the workplace.

Buying organic is still the best bet for people concerned about avoiding chemical pesticides, protecting the environment and farm workers, animal rights and taste.

Crucially, these rules — which span the continent — help halt a race to the bottom of firms trying to find the least protected workforce where workers enjoy the fewest rights.

Eagle put the chancellor in an awkward spot by asking if he agreed with the Brexit - supporting Tory minister Priti Patel or with Unite boss Len McCluskey on the need to protect workers» rights.

«We strongly endorse his re-election today and we are proud to continue to work with him to protect the rights of workers across New York State.»

«As the Senator for the 31st District, I have fought for families and workers, and passed legislation to protect the rights, income, and quality of life for the people of my community, and for all New Yorkers.»

«As a union that actively opposed the nomination of Andrew Puzder, a candidate clearly unfit to serve as the head of the Department of Labor, we will continue to ask questions about Acosta's record and his commitment to protecting workers» rights, and urge the US Senate to do the same.»

Established in 1972, the LCLAA has served as a national grassroots organization formed by Latino labor leaders to secure and protect workers» rights and to advocate for a more diverse workforce.

«While Labour supported remaining in the EU to protect workers» rights, we can not hide from the fact that too much of the EU also had aspects of the old model, putting the interests of big business over ordinary people,» he said.

Demand equal rights for agency workers British employment law fails to protect the country's 1.4 million agency workers.

Where workers» rights are protected - when your food is produced by fully - trained staff working in safe and secure conditions - quality tends to be higher as the managers are forced to look for alternatives.

We know firsthand that he will stand up and protect workers» rights to organize, have a safe workplace and ensure they can earn a fair wage.

Cuomo said the work of the Task Force is essential to protecting the rights of immigrant workers.

He was a Director of the Child Poverty Action Group 1969 — 79, and of the Low Pay Unit (a body that campaigned to ensure wages councils protected the rights of workers in certain industries) during 1974 — 80.

«In New York, we have achieved nation - leading success in workers» rights, and we will continue to fight to protect all hard - working New Yorkers,» Cuomo said.

«A system of free movement is the best way to protect and advance the interests of all workers, by giving everyone the right to work legally, join a union and stand up to their boss without fear of deportation or destitution.»

Despite the promise of the Coalition Government to protect accrued pension rights, regardless of the outcome of the current Review of public sector pensions, millions of public sector workers are now facing a retirement beset by worry and financial uncertainty following the Coalition Government's decision to switch pension calculations from the Retail Price Index (RPI) to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).