Sentences with phrase «reach of living wage»

«This month, we will extend the reach of living wage standards — ending a city lawsuit that stood in the way of expanding that important legislation,» de Blasio said during the 42 - minute address at La Guardia Community College in Queens.

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«During the course of our discussions with both Steve and the Living Wage Foundation we examined a range of issues but the intention of all involved, not least ourselves, was always the same — to reach an outcome which would be of greatest benefit to our workforce.

We've worked to create a situation where the middle class is suddenly within reach of gaming workers... not a bunch of minimum - wage jobs where people have to live on the dole to survive.»»

Meanwhile discussions elsewhere reached consensus on disability rights, taking competition out of the NHS, tribunal fees, legal aid, zero - hours and short - hours contracts, agency workers, immigration, local government funding, housing, the Middle East, the minimum wage, the living wage, Royal Mail, the railways, science and technology, mental health, fracking, animal welfare, Lords reform, reducing smoking and consumption of alcohol, fats and sugar, reaffirming all - women shortlists, youth services, careers advice, sexual and relationship education, and even the 11 - plus (recognising that selection at age 11 damaged education for all children, but stopping short of abolishing existing grammar schools).

Although the failure to reach a living wage agreement with the developer had been a key issue in the weeks of debate leading up to the City Council vote, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn cited traffic issues as integral to the decision to vote against the project.

Syracuse Common Councilors are expanding the reach of the city's living wage ordinance.