Sentences with phrase «strong labor support»

Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino — both Democrats with histories of strong labor support — are proposing new state laws that would give them broader power to overhaul troubled schools, open more charter schools and revamp collective - bargaining agreements.

Miner, a Democrat with strong labor support, was up against state and local unions who wanted construction jobs.

Iowa's 1st District: State Rep. Abby Finkenauer has won strong labor support and the backing of EMILY's List in her quest to take on second - term GOP Rep. Rod Blum.

«He had strong labor support knocking on doors.»

Not exact matches

Indeed, the evidence I reviewed does not support the view — expounded by the new Bank of Japan management — that by buying more longer - dated securities (i.e., running printing presses a bit faster) will boost upward pressures in labor and product markets to bring stronger economic growth and an inflation rate of 2 percent.

Later, the committee said the current stance of monetary policy is «supporting strong labor market conditions,» a contrast to the language from the previous meeting that indicated «some further strengthening.»

Both countries benefit from advanced mobile and Internet infrastructure, flexible labor laws, and strong governmental support for technology and innovation.

According to my team's analysis of data via Bloomberg, «good» inflation can be viewed as price increases resulting from accelerating economic activity and a strong labor market, and thus, most likely to further support rising wages and employment.

Moreover, to support a stronger economic recovery, the FOMC is purchasing long - term Treasury securities at a rate of $ 45 billion per month and agency mortgage - backed securities (MBS) at a rate of $ 40 billion per month, and will continue purchasing assets until it sees substantial improvement in the outlook for the labor market, conditional on ongoing assessment of benefits and costs.

«For the Fed, the underlying momentum is more important in terms of policy decisions, and that looks to be strong, supported by a tightening labor market, rising incomes and high consumer confidence,» Gregory Daco, head of U.S. macroeconomics at Oxford Economics, told Reuters.

«All things considered, the economy still appears to be on a solid footing, supported by a confident consumer sector — one with an optimism that is fueled by growing income and a strong labor market and is well positioned to spend more in the coming quarters,» said Jim Baird, chief investment officer for Plante Moran Financial Advisors.

Perusing the index of Origins, the weekly publication of representative documents and speeches compiled by Catholic News Service, our imaginary historian will note, for example, the following initiatives undertaken at the national, diocesan and parish levels in 1994 - 95: providing alternatives to abortion; staffing adoption agencies; conducting adult education courses; addressing African American Catholics» pastoral needs; funding programs to prevent alcohol abuse; implementing a new policy on altar servers and guidelines for the Anointing of the Sick; lobbying for arms control; eliminating asbestos in public housing; supporting the activities of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (227 strong); challenging atheism in American society; establishing base communities (also known as small faith communities); providing aid to war victims in Bosnia; conducting Catholic research in bioethics; publicizing the new Catechism of the Catholic Church; battling child abuse; strengthening the relationship between church and labor unions; and deepening the structures and expressions of collegiality in the local and diocesan church.

A midwife will provide personal attention throughout your labor and strong support for a drug - free birth, if that's what you want.

During the labor she was not only a physical support, but a strong spiritual and emotional support as well.

Your extra energy consumption also helps your blood volume increase, so it can supply enough nutrients to the baby, prepare your breasts for milk production and build strong muscles to support labor.

«I deeply appreciate that I can count on strong fundraising support from progressive groups, labor unions, local small businesses, and my community's leaders,» Constantinides said.

Cuomo, who says he will seek a third term, has strong poll standing and institutional support from major labor unions and business leaders.

«The New York City Central Labor Council stands in strong support of the workers at Central Park Boathouse Restaurant.

Hunter comfortably won a three - way primary in September, thanks to a strong showing in the city and the support of organized labor.

In both the prior vote and Tuesday's, Niou enjoyed the support of several of the Assembly Democrat's strongest allies in the labor movement.

«I suggested that our club give thought to endorsing Howard Hawkins, the Green Party candidate for Governor, as he embodies many of our principles including his strong support of labor and the working man.

It was a strong showing in support of the four statewide candidates, with many of the leading names in New York's labor movement speaking.

In addition to support from labor unions and supporters of public financing of political campaigns, Senate Democrats are expected to receive strong organizational support from groups that focus on women's health and workplace rights issues.

The labor community was divided — rather deftly — by Cuomo during the 2010 gubernatorial campaign, with the trades coming out early and strong in support of him and the publics rather reluctantly coming along — or not, in the case of CSEA and NYSUT.

The strong support of local labor for this initiative is very important.»

Should Kaptur run she would enjoy strong support from organized labor.

DiNapoli has strong support from the state's private and public sector organized labor workforce.

The most recent nod came early Friday, when Make the Road Action — a grass - roots immigrant rights group that receives ample funding from labor — said it would back Ms. Nixon because of «her strong progressive platform and her commitment to passing and implementing the full protections and supports that our communities need and deserve.»

ALBANY — A senior adviser to Governor Andrew Cuomo said the governor stands in «strong solidarity» with labor unions and progressive groups seeking a $ 15 minimum wage for fast food workers, but stopped short of saying Cuomo would support that particular hourly rate.

Leaders from all of the city's major labor unions — representing 1.3 million workers — on Jan. 6 voiced their strong support for Mayor Bill de Blasio's call for universal, full - day pre-K for the city's four - year - olds.

Our executive board recognized his strong support, and has acted to ensure that labor's extensive grassroots initiative will be implemented immediately.

«The governor in his time and office has swayed back and forth between the right and the left, and I think he has found the most goodwill and the broadest support from the largest number of people when he's fought for things that are broadly popular,» said Michael Kink, leader of the labor - backed Strong Economy for All coalition.

«I am quite confident that with labor's strong support, and with the extra time we have to work on this election, that Dan Maffei will be elected to Congress this November», said Hughes.

«Governor Cuomo has fought for our brothers and sisters in labor since day one, and we were proud to be there today to support strong Democrats who will champion the middle - and working - class New Yorkers who built this great state,» said business manager Christopher Erikson.

«No matter how strong he is on your issues during a campaign, you always want other actors out there pushing him to the left,» said one labor source in the coalition supporting de Blasio's bid for mayor.

PLOT: Long - time congressman Cam Brady (Ferrell) faces tough competition from newcomer Marty Huggins (Galifianakis) after the latter receives strong support from an evil corporation looking to bring Chinese child labor factories to North Carolina.

Finally, «Next Generation» accountability systems should adhere to the following five essentials: «(a) state, district, and school leaders must create a system - wide culture grounded in «learning to improve;» (b) learning to improve using [the aforementioned informational systems also] necessitates the [overall] development of [students»] strong pedagogical data - literacy skills; (c) resources in addition to funding — including time, access to expertise, and collaborative opportunities — should be prioritized for sustaining these ongoing improvement efforts; (d) there must be a coherent structure of state - level support for learning to improve, including the development of a strong Longitudinal Data System (LDS) infrastructure; and (e) educator labor market policy in some states may need adjustment to support the above elements» (p. x).

New York, NY — Today, a diverse set of 38 organizations from across the country urged the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, HHS, Education & Related Agencies to provide strong funding for the School Leader Recruitment and Support Program (SLRSP)-- an updated version of the School Leadership Program (SLP) reauthorized in the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

They form an innovative management team open to environmentally friendly ideas that focus on generating employment with a strong emphasis in valuing local labor and skill, continuous support of staff training and programs geared towards community development and education.

The then Labor opposition leader Kevin Rudd rode a wave of support for strong climate action, and took office from a Coalition government perceived as weak on climate change.

Conversely, the low point for public support on strong climate action was 2012, as the Labor government under Julia Gillard introduced the carbon tax.

Maryland's Department of Labor, wanted One Stop clients to have strong support when applying for 20,000 BRAC - related federal jobs flowing into his state.

Bill Shorten and Jenny Macklin led a strong policy commitment to the NDIS and achieved bilateral support to its roll out in the previous Labor government.

WASHINGTON — Planned Parenthood commends the Senate Appropriations Committee and the leadership of Chairwoman Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D - MD) and Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Chair Sen. Tom Harkin (D - IA) for their strong support of critical women's health programs.

The chosen city will need a strong labor force to tackle the large - scale construction and a housing market that can support relocating talent.

«The stance of monetary policy remains accommodative, thereby supporting strong labor market conditions and a sustained return to 2 percent inflation.»

Demographics patterns in the U.S. today do not support strong gains in the working age population and labor force without changes in immigration rates, while productivity growth has been stubbornly weak.

«This solid labor base with its strong rental demand supports the high cash flow yields that our investors are seeking as an alternative to the bond and equity markets.»