Sentences with phrase «trade union leaders»

In addition, there has been a new generation of left - leaning trade union leaders.

The militancy that governs the words and actions of trade union leaders threatens to make the organisations «irrelevant», a former TUC economics chief warns today.

«Jeremy regards the talks with trade union leaders as a vehicle to bring people together, and it is disappointing that some have walked away from them.»

Ramaphosa, a former trade union leader who later became a businessman and is now one of the richest people in South Africa, has vowed to fight corruption and revitalize the economy, a message that has gone down well with foreign investors.

Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, is the former trade union leader who travelled the path of a few similar figures in history to make an impact on national politics.

The confirmation that Ed Miliband will attend the Royal Wedding in a morning suit, such as trade union leaders used to wear to Royal Ascot in the days when they were always justly and often technically known as barons, confirms that he is True Labour rather than New Labour, as surely as David Cameron's vacillation on the subject confirmed his desire to be the Heir to Blair.

So as they prepare to inflict havoc to businesses and families on Wednesday, it is worth remembering that the support trade union leaders have from the very people they are claiming to stand up for is at an all time low.

PoliticsHome can also reveal that talks have been held between trade union leaders as they mull over whether or not to withdraw their support for Mr Corbyn.

The confirmation that Ed Miliband would attend the Royal Wedding in a morning suit, such as trade union leaders used to wear to Royal Ascot in the days when they were always justly and often technically known as barons, confirmed that he was True Labour rather than New Labour, as surely as David Cameron's vacillation on the subject confirmed his desire to be the Heir to Blair.

«37 fat cat trade union leaders earn more than # 100,000 Main One quarter of voters look at a photo of Ed Miliband and think it's David Miliband...»

Solomon's defeat was a clear rebuttal to those college intellectuals, liberal commentators, and the more militant trade union leaders who believed (or hoped) that students would provide the lead in violently opposing the Coalition's deficit reduction plan.

Mr Brown last night attended a private dinner with trade union leaders in Brighton, where he urged them to go on funding the Labour Party.

Radical Conservative plans to make it much more difficult for workers in key public services to go on strike have been slammed as a «democratic outrage» by trade union leaders.

A YouGov survey (from November but probably still relevant) found that 83 % of the population «trusted» family doctors, against just 20 % for leading Conservative politicians and 26 % for trade union leaders.

In February 2011, the Metropolitan Police investigated the claims of Scottish trade union leader Andy Gilchrist, who accused The Sun of hacking into his mobile phone to run negative stories about him; the stories were published shortly after Rebekah Brooks was installed as the paper's editor.

All of the dogmatic rhetoric from fat cat trade union leaders on six - figure salaries and the money they are spending on anti-cuts campaigns can not disguise the fact that trade unions are becoming less relevant to the British workforce.

«This isn't about trade union leaders - this is about dinner ladies and teaching assistants and people in local government who feel as though they've worked hard for 30 years and suddenly are being stung at a late stage in their career - predominantly low - paid women,» he told the Independent on Sunday.

Two influential trade union leaders, as well as Momentum activists and around a dozen other supporters, have signed a letter to the Guardian saying Labour must «defend and extend» freedom of movement.

«Iran, which recently imprisoned teacher trade union leader Ismail Abdi as he tried to leave the country to attend the Education International World Congress in Ottawa.

Speaking after a meeting with prime minster David Cameron, which he attended with other trade union leaders and the TUC this morning, PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka said:

Last week Michael Gove gave a speech which, among other things, differentiated between opposing trade union leaders and trade union members.

Trade union leaders remain under fire for exercising disproportionate influence over Labour: not all of their members vote Labour, but their numbers count in shaping policy and pre-selections.

Frank Hodges (30 April 1887 — 3 June 1947) was an English trade union leader, who became General Secretary of the Miners» Federation of Great Britain.

Murphy is clear favourite to win, despite likely opposition from many trade union leaders, after he staged a high profile «100 towns in 100 days» anti-independence tour during the referendum campaign.

In a statement seen by the Observer, figures including Lord Mandelson, pro-European backbencher Chuka Umunna, former leader Lord Kinnock, and trade union leaders said the party as a minimum «must clearly and unambiguously» set out to remain part of the European economic area.

The differences over Trident, aired in the city where Labour's only pacifist leader, George Lansbury, failed to persuade trade union leaders of the need to disarm in 1935, go to the heart of the differences between Labour's two wings.

«Labour MPs and trade union leaders whipping up hostility to MPs mounting a democratic challenge should reflect heavily on the consequences of their words.»

Miss Harman's speech to trade union leaders today marks a change of tone for Labour after years of trying to downplay the importance of class.

The TPA finds that 37 trade union leaders take home pay of # 100,000 or more.

Jeremy Corbyn has come under intense pressure to take some personal responsibility for Labour's historic byelection defeat in Copeland from senior party figures, including trade union leaders and even members of his own shadow cabinet.

It appears he wants to end the dominance of a handful of powerful trade union leaders over Labour Party funding.

The school was named after trade union leader and Labour politician Ernest Bevin (not to be confused with fellow Labour MP Nye Bevan, the founder of the NHS).

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There will be a voice for moderate trade unionists who feel they may have sympathy with the Conservatives or even just feel that they're not being represented by militant trade union leaders.»

The promises Labour politicians (and I include Ray Collins in that category) have made to trade union leaders in recent years have been proven to be amongst the most worthless politicians make to anyone.

For example, through their front organisation Keep the Link, Workers» Liberty simultaneously gave a left cover to trade union leaders who were pushing support for Labour into Power and, at the same time, opposed precisely the proposal — to delay the vote on rule changes — which cemented relations with the soft left in defence of party democracy.

However, Mr Gove sensibly differentiated between trade union leaders and trade unionists.

A number of trade union leaders - including Unite boss Len McLuskey and Unison's Dave Prentis - also issued a statement backing Corbyn to continue as Labour leader.

Oh crikey, he's going on about Indian Nabobs, and ruthless industrialists... And in the 20th century it was the trade union leaders «tamed by Lady Thatcher», Sir Peter continues.

Using data stretching from 1975 to 2013, this project combines quantitative analysis with archival research and interviews with policymakers, employers and trade union leaders to trace the impact of the UK's changing labour market on human capital and skills.

One of many tipped as a Corbyn successor, he perhaps lacks the warmth to charm the party members and trade union leaders.

The Labour party leader needs to have a respectful discussion with Trade union leaders, a key Labour MP said today.

Shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna is due to host a summit on zero - hours jobs later, with businesses, trade union leaders and employees invited.

The only surprising aspect to the strange death of the Labour Party is that a trade union leader like Bill, who voted for the demise of his union within the LP, is now belatedly appealing for second go at reform.

The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union in the UK, is delighted at the news that a Bahraini teachers» trade union leader has finally been released from prison.

Conservatives are right to take on trade union leaders, like Len McCluskey, who are getting in the way of much needed reforms.