Sentences with phrase «support of labor»

Today, White folks still hold tremendous influence over the NAACP, but now much of it is through the support of labor unions — 70 percent of whose members are White.

Today, White folks still hold tremendous influence over the NAACP, but now much of it is through the support of labor unions --

The Assembly, led by Speaker Sheldon Silver, is likely to fight to restore cuts, with the support of labor, health care and education interests.

Ms. Lynch, the youngest candidate in the race at 27, could rack up the support of labor unions, even as the Queens Democratic Party moves closer to endorsing Barry Grodenchik, a former assemblyman.

Walsh's main opponent in the race, Democrat Juanita Perez Williams, had Cuomo's backing and the support of labor unions.

Ms. Harris already has the support of the labor - backed Working Families Party, though the left - leaning third party generally has little influence in the centrist district.

Grimm said his Democratic target, Rep. Mike McMahon, would have been in physical danger had he voted «yes» on the health care reform bill — a move that cost the incumbent congressman the support of the labor - backed Working Families Party and SEIU / 1199.

Without the support of the labor community, my father, Mario Cuomo, would never have become governor.

If Mr. Lancman is to prevail in his Congressional campaign, he will have to rely on the support of labor groups like the RWDSU.

«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.

Some in the Democratic Party have warned Carlucci that he will lose the support of labor unions.

In a statement, Marshall attributed the endorsement to her support of labor groups during the last eight years:

And it could be because he didn't have full support of labor... I don't know.

«Now more than ever, we must elect representatives to Washington who will stand up in support of labor's collective bargaining rights so that working men and women may have a voice on the job, a chance to negotiate for fair pay and safe working conditions, and the ability to a secure a comfortable retirement.»

Arcuri voted «no» on the health care reform bill, which cost him the support of the labor - backed Working Families Party and a number of unions, including 1199 - SEIU.

Neuhaus» National Catholic Register interview in which he said that the Cardinal's support of labor unions was «a weakness rather than a strength,» I said that he «never spoke that way about the Cardinal's stand on labor issues while the Cardinal was alive.»

The Consumer Federation of America, along with Better Markets and Americans for Financial Reform, is preparing to file an amicus brief later this week in support of the Labor Department rule.

«A new way to measure nursing: Computer timing of nursing time and support of laboring patients.»

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.»

While President Obama has supported a few proposals that benefit high - growth, high - tech entrepreneurs (like the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, most of his policies have been hostile to the interests of Main Street business owners, particularly those running labor - intensive businesses with low - wage employees.

Japan «s unemployment rate held steady in October as the availability of jobs improved and household spending fell at a slower pace, a tentative sign that a robust labor market is lending support to domestic demand.

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton struggled with how to secure the endorsement of labor unions while announcing her opposition to the Keystone XL oil pipeline, a project they supported but environmentalists opposed, according to leaked emails published by Wikileaks on Friday.

This reality, combined with the fact that just 10 % of the labor force is now employed in manufacturing, means that there is plenty of electoral support for policies aimed at increasing trade.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

What else gets coal companies, some environmental groups, and labor unions in support of it?

And it must act consistently and holistically with its support and the elimination of economically hostile policies and laws, such as restrictive labor laws, ever - changing tax policies and an almost exclusive emphasis on funding the government for one more month instead of growing the economy.

«It's not uncommon for Unions to band together in support of each other during difficult contract negotiations,» Southwest's senior vice president of labor relations, Randy Babbitt, told Fortune in a statement.

The vast majority of these deals are supported through friends and family, personal savings, a second mortgage on the house, and / or credit card debt and are generally a labor of love.

It originally arrived at using super herbs as a way to support people who have been victims of forced labor.

Instead, America needs to invent, support and grow a new and renewed labor movement that fits the needs of today and tomorrow's workers and economy.

During her tenure at the Department of Labor, Chao was criticized for supporting the interests of industry over concerns raised by unions.

Bogle told those assembled that he has been an advocate for «a federal standard of fiduciary duty, the duty of everyone who touches «other people's money» (OPM) to place the interests of [their] clients above [their] own interests» and that he supports the proposed Department of Labor broker fiduciary duty standard.

«The support for Donald Trump was significantly higher in local labor markets more exposed to the adoption of robots,» they wrote.

Meanwhile, Mr Costello side - stepped the Democrats and struck a deal with Labor, gaining full support for the entire package in exchange for tightening of anti-avoidance provisions.

Last month, the union filed a complaint with a federal labor board on behalf of scores of workers who it says were laid off because they support the union.

The relative balance of power remains with global corporations, and the weakness of labor's bargaining power supports the profit share of gross domestic product (GDP).

The UN Global Compact is a call to companies everywhere to voluntarily align their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anticorruption, and to take action in support of UN goals and issues.

Finally, the Department of Labor fiduciary rule is on life support and that is good news for annuity sellers.

David is coordinator of ICCR «s Bangladesh Investor Initiative, a global collaboration in support of the Accord for Fire and Building Safety; member, Steering Committee of the Leadership Group for Responsible Recruitment; member, Advisory Group of the newly formed Responsible Labor Initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance and former chair, Advisory Board, Global Social Compliance Program.

«A successful guest worker program will help alleviate the current labor shortage in the residential construction sector, quicken the rebuilding efforts in Texas and support the overall economic growth of this nation,» said NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald in a press release.

U.S. and Moroccan experts discussed FTA implementation issues including technical barriers to trade, sanitary and phytosanitary issues, and technical assistance to support implementation of the labor and environment provisions of the FTA.

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.

U.S. wage gains are feeding higher inflation and solid consumer spending, supporting profits in the face of rising labor costs.

Americans for Annuity Protection (AAP) strongly supports the U.S. Department of Labor proposal to delay the DOL Fiduciary Rule applicability date of April 10.

ShapeShift.io integrates Zcash, a «time - based» cryptocurrency looks to change the labor market, and Wall of Coins is assimilating Dash support.

Looking ahead, the government maintained its outlook that the economy will continue «recovering,» supported by an improvement in labor and income conditions and the effects of fiscal spending.

Dale Brown, FSI's president and CEO, stated on the call that FSI, as well as the other groups joining the suit, «has supported a uniform fiduciary standard since 2009 — before Dodd - Frank became law... but the Department of Labor's complex and unworkable rule will only harm the smaller investors it claims to protect.»

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.

That's why President Barack Obama's chief economic advisor supports the Department of Labor's effort to amend the definition of fiduciary in retirement plans.