Sentences with phrase «sector union leaders»

One of several public - sector union leaders to speak at the rally, which was officially hosted by AFSCME's District Council 37, UFT President Michael Mulgrew condemned the mayor's plans.

One of several public - sector union leaders to speak at the rally, UFT President Michael Mulgrew condemned the mayor's plans.

Not exact matches

TORONTO — The heads of two of Canada's biggest unions say they're resigning so new leaders can take the helm and expand the membership rolls as the groups join together in a merger that will create the country's largest private - sector union.

Countering these arguments, Andrew Cuomo has cobbled together a coalition to support his amendment, the most vocal of which have been the business leaders who stand to profit from casinos and public sector workers, primarily teacher's unions, who will be the beneficiary of increased state revenues.

The event was attended by Shri Sudarshan Bhagat, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Professor Swaminathan and leaders of the agriculture sector in India.

Up to two million public sector workers are striking over their pensions today, as union leaders» impasse with the government continues.

Ministers and union leaders are returning to the negotiating table after yesterday's mass walkout from public sector workers.

Twenty states and Washington, DC, have sided with public sector unions in a Supreme Court case that union leaders say would upend governmental collective bargaining agreements.

Gov. Cuomo, backed by labor leaders including UFT President Michael Mulgrew (center), signs legislation at UFT headquarters to reduce the number of services that New York's public sector unions are obligated to provide to workers who do not pay to support those services.

In the past few months, the leaders of all the public sector unions threatened a mass strike of three million workers over pensions, while this week the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union balloted members on industrial action over civil service job cuts.

A government minister has said fewer than 500,000 people are estimated to have taken part in today's public sector strike, a significantly lower number than union leaders have claimed.

He praised public - sector unions as an «equalizer» in a speech to labor leaders as he signed the bill into law.

Union leaders said they were «overwhelmed» by support after a strike by public sector workers caused widespread disruption.

Mr Maude said today's disruption was the fault of union leaders and urged public sector workers that the right to strike must be exercised «responsibly».

Union leaders have responded by arguing the government would be better advised maintaining investment in the public sector, which educates and trains its workforce, buys many private sector goods and services and provides vital infrastructure.

It started with a medium - term perspective; allowed business to set the agenda; and its members are both high - level and diverse, including business secretary Vince Cable, senior leaders from big companies in the sector, and representatives from research councils, trade unions and finance companies.

Twenty states and Washington, DC, led by New York AG Eric Schneiderman — have sided with public sector unions in a Supreme Court case that union leaders say would upend governmental collective - bargaining agreements.

Top union and business leaders say they have not witnessed so many victories for labor in decades, as the forces of public and private - sector unions came together to leave a remarkable footprint on the new $ 156 billion state budget.

The main civil servants» union, the Public and Commercial Services union, which took joint strike action on 30 June, has described Labour leader Ed Miliband's refusal to support public sector workers taking action over cuts in their pensions as «a slap in the face».

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could disrupt the finances of public - sector unions, but labor leaders vowed to fight back even if the court's decision doesn't go their way.

There is a big public appetite for curbing businesses that behave badly and rejecting performance - related pay in the public sector — two of the great causes of Labour's Left and trade union leaders.

The mayor also appointed him to his Workforce Development Board, which consists of leaders from the private sector, public agencies and unions who advise the city on its policies about job seekers, employers and adult learners.

The lineup of groups opposing a constitutional convention includes: environmental groups, gay rights organizations, New York City cops, Western New York auto industry workers, the state chapter of the National Rifle Association, every imaginable public and private - sector union, political leaders on the left and right and even a group called «Humanists of Long Island.»

The government was yesterday warned against «macho posturing» over public sector pay, as union leaders criticised proposals to offer workers three - year pay deals.

In recent months, he invited public - sector unions to become his partners, even sending their leaders copies of «The Man Who Saved New York,» a biography of former Gov. Hugh L. Carey, which recounts how Mr. Carey, a Democrat, teamed up with labor leaders in similar fashion in the 1970s.

Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for Wales» agricultural sector to be protected in the UK Government's Brexit negotiations following a meeting between Farming Union leaders and Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokespeople Roger Williams and William Powell.

Another public sector union boss, the PCS leader Mark Serwotka, agreed: the real scroungers, he said, were the rich people who avoided paying their taxes.

The hard - left union leader also warned the Government co-ordinated industrial action on public sector pay was «very likely».

«Until we realise that giving «votes» to the leaders of public sector unions, whose methods derive from southern Italy, no UK voter will regard the Labour leader as legitimate.»

WHEREAS millions of dollars that teachers, public employees, unionists and others in the not - for - profit sector contribute to their pensions and retirement funds are now being invested in private equity funds established and managed by Steven Klinsky, providing profits to the founder and leader of the union - busting Victory, Inc.; and

Leader of Public and Commercial Services Union blames reduction in public sector staff for delays

Protesters, union leaders and ministers are considering their next move after yesterday's public sector pensions strike.

The lineup of opposition groups includes: environmental groups, gay rights organizations, New York City cops, Western New York auto industry workers, the state chapter of the National Rifle Association, every imaginable public and private - sector union, political leaders on the left and right and even a group called «Humanists of Long Island.»

If you are a public - sector employee, you will suffer no tax increase at all — no matter how costly your health insurance — if the deal made behind closed doors between Democratic leaders in Congress, the White House, and powerful union officials goes through.

So here, in this collection, I have drawn from various sources and experiences over time and around the world, ideas from inspectors and their reports, leadership training course tutors and candidates, school improvement ambassadors, union officials, faculty leaders, headteachers and principals in all their guises, governors, government officials, civil servants, councillors, parents, students, current, aspiring, ex and retired teachers, in the public, private, Academy, Charter, free, not - for - profit, voluntary and charitable sectors.

Despite the unique union challenge and Archdiocese oversight, the Partnership's leaders say they share a long - time philosophical connection with the charter sector.

According to the piece, public employee union leaders and community organizations gathered in Washington, D.C. in 2014 and came up with a 3 - point plan: use the bargaining process as a way to challenge the relationships between government and the private - sector; work with community allies to create new, shared goals that help advance both worker and citizen power; and recognize militancy and collective action will likely be necessary if workers and citizens are to reduce inequality and strengthen democracy.

After seven years of real terms pay cuts due to the Government's public sector pay policy, unions want the Government to make a significant pay increase for all teachers and school leaders.

Among the members of the cohort are 2 Nevada State Teachers of the Year (and 1 finalist), union leaders, veteran and new - to - the profession educators, and representatives of the traditional and charter sectors from urban, suburban and rural districts.

«We are so fortunate to have identified a new leader who brings substantial executive - level experience from the non-profit sector as well as industry,» said Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Cooper Union trustee and co-chair of the Presidential Search Committee.