Sentences with phrase «retail workers union»

The retail workers union on Monday night claimed victory in its contract talks with Bloomingdale's that acknowledges lost worker wages due to online sales.

Diaz, the entire Bronx Council delegation, along with members of the Northwest Bronx Comnunity and Clergy Coalition and the city's biggest retail workers union, fought for living wage jobs as part of a Community Benefits agreement with the developer, the Related Companies, but a deal couldn't be worked out.

Not exact matches

Wal - Mart's critics — including a group of its workers backed by labor unions - say the retailer pays its hourly workers too little, forcing some to seek government assistance that effectively provides the company with an indirect taxpayer subsidy.

The two unions represent over 300,000 workers in industries that run the gamut of Canada's economy, from carmaking to fisheries, phones, TV stations, casinos, retailers, life insurance, even freelance writers.

The GMB union, which represents workers in the retail sector, expressed indignation.

The Transport Workers» Union is pushing for new work rules and pay scales in retailing that Coles calls a «wages grab» that could add $ 300 million to its transport costs and increase grocery bills.

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has accused new state Labor Party leader Peter Malinauskas of being captive to the retail workers» union that he ran before entering politics, as the two disagreed over plans to deregulate shop trading hours.

But the deal for meat workers — new to the national retail agreement — has been slammed by the Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union (AMIEU) as a «major loss for meat workers» conditions and a major loss to penalty rates».

Smitherman has been endorsed by the Working Families Party as well as a host of key labor groups: AFL - CIO, 1199 SEIU, 32 BJ SEIU, Hotel and Motel Trades Council, Communication Workers of America 1180, Communication Workers of America District 1, UAW, Transport Workers Union, Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union, United Food and Commercial Workers.

Conducted by the Retail Action Project, a community organizing group co-founded by the union RWDSU, the survey of more than 110 people on 14 CUNY campuses — or one - quarter of all CUNY food service workers — reported numerous instances of what it says are workers being served «a steady diet of low wages, few benefits, precarious schedules and labor violations.»

At 1 p.m., Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 338 union members and elected officials hold a rally in support of union workers at CVS who are fighting for their first union contract, CVS, 1070 Flatbush Ave., BrooUnion Local 338 union members and elected officials hold a rally in support of union workers at CVS who are fighting for their first union contract, CVS, 1070 Flatbush Ave., Broounion members and elected officials hold a rally in support of union workers at CVS who are fighting for their first union contract, CVS, 1070 Flatbush Ave., Broounion workers at CVS who are fighting for their first union contract, CVS, 1070 Flatbush Ave., Broounion contract, CVS, 1070 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn.

The governor already has formal endorsements in hand from several longtime backers, including 1199SEIU, which represents health care workers and supported Cuomo's push to increase the minimum wage; the National Organization for Women; the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union; and the Human Rights Campaign, which worked with Cuomo in pushing to legalize same - sex marriage.

The labor organizations who banded together include: 1199 SEIU, 32BJ, the New York State Nurses Association, Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union, District Council 37, and locals of the United Auto Workers and Communications Workers of America.

The union represents a wide range of workers, including retail, manufacturing, service and health care employees.

Stuart Appelbaum, the head of the retail workers» union who is a Kathleen Rice backer in the AG primary, says he got a robocall this weekend from state Sen. Eric Schneiderman's campaign denouncing the Nassau County DA as a former Republican and saying he's «one of us.»

He has been endorsed by the SEIU, the United Food and Commercial Workers, the Correction Officers» Benevolent Association and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday unveiled regulations that aim to reform how employers schedule workers for on - call scheduling, a move praised by the retailer workers» union.

Workers from the Pleasure Chest's two Manhattan stores celebrate their winning representation by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.

Endorsements include: the Transportation Workers Union Local 100, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, Plumbers Union Local 1, the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Teamsters Joint Council 16, DC 9 IUPAT, Steamfitters Local 638, the New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council, the Detectives» Endowment Association, the National NYCPD 10 - 13 Organization, Port Authority PBA, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Local 338, the Correction Officers» Benevolent Association, the Sergeants Benevolent Association, 32BJ SEIU, the Metallic Lathers and Iron Workers Local 46, the Bridge and Tunnel Officers Benevolent Association, the International Union of Elevator Constructors, the Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association Local 831, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local # 2, the NYS Troopers Police Benevolent Association and TWU Local 106.

BY PAUL SCHINDLER In a unanimous vote, workers at the two Manhattan locations of the Pleasure Chest chose to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU).

Stuart Appelbaum, head of the Retail Workers and Department Store Union (RWDSU), the local labor leader who invited Trumka to the armory, said that «bringing the head of the AFL - CIO the first week after he is elected sends a powerful message about what working people want in economic development.

As Political Director of the New York City Central Labor Council, Carrión has forged deep partnerships among 300 local unions from every trade, occupation, and public and private sector of the New York economy, representing a wide spectrum of workers, including teachers, truck drivers, operating engineers, nurses, construction workers, electricians, firefighters, retail workers, janitors, train operators, bakers, and many more who are the face of today's workforce.

She already has support from three influential labor unions — the Communications Workers of America, the New York State Nurses Association and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union — whose local leaders joined her on stage, along with about half a dozen City Council members.

They really get it,» Cuomo said at the Tuesday rally, gesturing to Peter Ward of the Hotel Trades Council, Hector Figueroa of SEIU 32BJ and top officials from SEIU 1199 and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union.

Klein, who recently announced his re-election campaign, has already received the declared backing of groups like the Teamsters, the Uniformed Firefighters, Transportation Workers Union Local 100 and RWDSU, which represents retail and department store wWorkers Union Local 100 and RWDSU, which represents retail and department store workersworkers.

He's already well on his way with early nods from: The New York State Building Trades Council, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union, UFCW Local 1500 (I forgot these guys in the column, so sorry) and District 15 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

Also at 6 p.m., fast - food, airport, retail, carwash and other workers strike and protest to demand $ 15 / hr and union rights for all, outside Grand Hyatt Hotel 109 East 42nd St., Manhattan.

As Democratic state Assemblyman Michael Blake seeks the vice chairmanship of the Democratic National Committee, his bid is getting a boost from the leader of the retail workers» union.

In November, the mayor made a show of rolling out his labor support when he first declared for reelection, touting early endorsements from SEIU 32BJ, the Uniformed Sanitation Workers Union, and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.

NEW YORK, NY — Independent Democratic Conference Leader Jeff Klein (D - Westchester / Bronx) and State Senator Diane Savino (D - Staten Island / Brooklyn) joined Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Stores Union, and Macy's employees, retail workers, and working family advocates, in front of the iconic Macy's Herald Square on Friday calling for increased funding to child care subsRetail, Wholesale and Department Stores Union, and Macy's employees, retail workers, and working family advocates, in front of the iconic Macy's Herald Square on Friday calling for increased funding to child care subsretail workers, and working family advocates, in front of the iconic Macy's Herald Square on Friday calling for increased funding to child care subsidies.

But Klein is favored to win and has key support from labor, including the Transport Worker Union, Uniformed Firefighters Association, Hotel Trades Council and Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, among others.

NEW YORK, NY — JUNE 02: Macy's workers and other union activists hold a demonstration outside of the retailer's flagship store at Herald Square in Manhattan on June 2, 2016 in New York City.

Among the labor leaders in attendance were leaders or representatives from Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union; the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union; Communications Workers of America District 1; and the United Federation of Teachers, which collectively provide hundreds of thousands of dollars to the community groups.

-- New York State Building Trades Council — The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union — District 15 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers — United Food and Commercial Workers — The New York State Pipe Trades Association — The New York State Council of Sheet Metal Workers — District Councils Four and Nine of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades — Building and Construction Trades Council of New York City

In terms of unions, Mr. Espaillat has the backing of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union and the Transit Workers Union Local 100, while Mr. Rangel has won endorsements from all three of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employee unions: DC 37, DC 1707 and the Civil Service Employees Association.

Laura Curran (D - Baldwin), one of two Democrats vying to challenge Martins in November, received the endorsement of three labor unions — the Sheet Metal Air - Rail - Transportation [SMART] Union's Transportation Division; Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 1102 and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049.

I just spoke to Stuart Appelbaum, president of the Retail Workers» union (RWDSU), which played a central role in the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Alliance.

They will be releasing a statement in which they are joined by labor union leaders including Robert Schwartz of American Federation of Government Employees - Local 1151; Julie Kushner, Director, United Auto Workers Region 9A; Stuart Appelbaum, President of Retail, Wholesale, Department Store United.

Last year, the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union successfully defeated the $ 310 million Kingsbridge Armory project in the Bronx, which would have meant hundreds of jobs for construction workers, when the developer failed to agree to certain wage demands for employees who would work at the resulting retailRetail, Wholesale and Department Store Union successfully defeated the $ 310 million Kingsbridge Armory project in the Bronx, which would have meant hundreds of jobs for construction workers, when the developer failed to agree to certain wage demands for employees who would work at the resulting retailretail mall.

The union is one of a handful of labor groups, including the United Federation of Teachers, the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Workers» Union and the Hotel Trades Council, that agreed to form a coalition along with Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and members of the Working Families Party to help Democrats take control of the Senate, which the Republicans have controlled for all but two of the last 50 yunion is one of a handful of labor groups, including the United Federation of Teachers, the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Workers» Union and the Hotel Trades Council, that agreed to form a coalition along with Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and members of the Working Families Party to help Democrats take control of the Senate, which the Republicans have controlled for all but two of the last 50 yUnion and the Hotel Trades Council, that agreed to form a coalition along with Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York City mayor Bill de Blasio and members of the Working Families Party to help Democrats take control of the Senate, which the Republicans have controlled for all but two of the last 50 years.

At a hastily - called press conference at City Hall, Quinn, who was joined by fellow council members and the head of the retail workers» union, announced plans to introduce a new «living wage» bill that will force developers receiving more than a $ 1 million in city subsidies to pay their workers at least $ 10 an hour, plus benefits, or $ 11.50 without — significantly more than the $ 7.25 minimum wage.

The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, which represents 5,000 Macy's workers, said its negotiating committee approved the tentative deal, and the stores opened as usual.

Liu has also, so far, managed to hang onto the support of key union leaders, including members of the teachers» union, DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts, Stuart Appelbaum, the president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Transport Workers Union Local 100 President John Samueunion leaders, including members of the teachers» union, DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts, Stuart Appelbaum, the president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Transport Workers Union Local 100 President John Samueunion, DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts, Stuart Appelbaum, the president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and Transport Workers Union Local 100 President John SamueUnion, and Transport Workers Union Local 100 President John SamueUnion Local 100 President John Samuelsen.

Stuart Appelbaum, head of the union representing retail workers, noted that when he began organizing car wash workers, he asked why they'd chosen a job with long hours and hazardous conditions.

«We can no longer ignore the needs of low wage workers in this city,» said Stuart Appelbaum, the president of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, the most vocal labor group on living wages.

Courts in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware have granted Verizon Communications injunctions against striking union workers who are picketing outside of its corporate offices and retail locations.

The workers union is trying to convince Amazon to accept collective bargaining agreements for staff under the mail order and retail industry sector as benchmarks for warehouse workers» pay at Amazon German distribution centers, but Amazon says the employees are making enough money and that they pay them the same as other distribution centers.

After graduation, he worked in the retail and transportation industries, gaining experience working with union workers.

If the mental health is at issue in a hearing, Canada Post Corp. and Canadian Union of Postal Workers (Ms. X Grievance)(1998), 69 L.A.C. (4th) 393 and Pharma Plus Drugmarts Ltd. and U.S.W. (Retail Wholesale Canada Division)(1998), 49 L.A.C. (4th) 360 suggest that an employer can even compel a grievor to undergo a pscyhiatric assessment.

The United Food and Commerical Workers Union (UFCW) is moving from chasing discount retailers like Walmart into the more rarefied world of high end retailers.