Sentences with phrase «protection by labor unions»

Here's Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries discussing during a CapTon interview that aired last night how the Assembly Democrats are likely to find themselves lobbied for protection by labor unions and other so - called «progressive» interests in the event that control of the Senate returns to GOP hands.

Not exact matches

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a tentative agreement on Thursday with the New York City firefighters» union for a seven - year labor pact that includes retroactive raises for firefighters, new disability pension protections and increased staffing for 20 of the Fire Department's roughly 200 engine companies by 2019.

Uber and Lyft are opposed by a series of interest groups, including labor unions concerned about employee protections, existing taxi companies and disability rights advocates.

De Blasio announced a tentative agreement with the New York City firefighters» union for a seven - year labor pact that includes retroactive raises for firefighters, new disability pension protections and increased staffing for 20 of the department's roughly 200 engine companies by 2019.

However, those behind nypeoplesconvention.org — led by the good - government group Effective NY — say there is no risk to constitutional labor protections in holding a convention, and other issues supported by unions could be addressed through the amendment process.

And the entire labor movement — from the teachers union to the AFL - CIO — are urging their members to vote no, claiming a convention would open a Pandora's box that would put pension protections — approved by voters following the 1938 convention — at risk.