Sentences with phrase «union members stood»

The reasoning was simple — kids of firefighters, police officers, and other union members stood to benefit considerably from a scholarship program.

Chants of «Local 3» and «Spectrum unfair labor practices» were by far the loudest in the room, as the rest of the assembled union members stood largely in silence through speeches by Lieutenant Gov. Kathy Hochul, National Organization for Women NYC President Sonia Ossorio, American Federation of Teachers head Randi Weingarten and actors John Leguizamo and Steve Buscemi.

«Our leaders reckon that (Commisso) is going to push for more jobs in the city,» said a union member standing outside Albany City Hall, who asked no to be named.

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The EU could become weaker, with each member - state forced to assess its stand vis - à - vis the Union, Hinduja said.

In the larger 28 - member European Union, the unemployment rate stood at 7.1 %, also remaining unchanged from February.

In talking to the members of the union, another story came out: about how in the 1980s a group of secretaries, many of them single mothers — an identity that challenged the notion that the secretaries were working at Yale for pin money — had stood alongside the grounds and maintenance workers, the dining hall workers, the cooks and the plumbers, who went on strike so that the clerical workers union might be formed.

The leaders and many of the members of the labor unions were hostile to the Church and the religion for which it stood.

The NASUWT, the largest teachers» union, is marking World Teachers» Day today (Friday) by urging members to stand up for two teachers who have been arrested and imprisoned without a fair trial for campaigning for better rights for teachers.

Ms Keates said the union would «stand shoulder - to - shoulder with all public service workers», but told the BBC a strike by her members was «not inevitable».

See the release of its report, Union Strong, as well as the accompanying press release, Unions and Independent Democratic Conference members stand together against national right - to - work legislation and release four - point protection plan for New York State workers.

As part of the union's long - standing commitment to civil rights, the NY Hotel Trades Council organized a delegation of 360 members and officials to represent the union in the march.

«The schism between the progressive unions who founded the WFP and some of its member organization is unfortunate but in that divide the governor stands with the unions who have left the WFP and no longer feel it represents the interests of the middle - and working - class New Yorkers,» said a Cuomo rep.

«The schism between the progressive unions who founded the WFP and some of its member organizations is unfortunate, but in that divide the governor stands with the unions who have left the WFP and no longer feel it represents the interests of middle - and working - class New Yorkers,» said Abbey Fashouer, the spokesperson.

'' [It will be] a democratic and campaigning union which will fight back for employees in the workplace, will take trade unionism out to the millions of unorganised workers, will stand up for equality for all and advance its members interests politically.

The 80,000 - member New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council (AKA as HTC) is the latest labor union to throw its weight behind Sen. Eric Schneiderman's AG bid, with union President Peter Ward saying the Manhattan Democrat «stands out as the clear choice to bring justice to the working people of this state.»

The union barons claim that the reforms will wreck the lives of their hard - working and low - earning members, but these claims do not stand up to even the slightest scrutiny - more on this later, and they have very effectively sought to link this issue with the issue of deficit reduction.

Members of the Assembly visit with one another as the Assembly stands in adjournment at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Albany, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Standing with elected officials, good government groups, union members, and voting reform advocates outside Federal Hall in Manhattan, Schneiderman released the legislation, called the...

They are culled from a variety of sources — including our state affiliate, New York State United Teachers, and national affiliate, the American Federation of Teachers — that you are entitled to as a union member in good standing; others are DOE discounts or discounts from individual companies.

«She said she is being heavily criticized because she is standing behind him,» said union member Jose Maldonado.

Standing with elected officials, good government groups, union members, and voting reform advocates outside Federal Hall in Manhattan, Schneiderman released the legislation, called the New York Votes Act.

As a lifelong supporter of the union movement and a candidate for president, I stand today with the working people of Indiana — union members and the unorganized, alike — who must now prepare to battle the harsh consequences of «Right - to - Work» (for less).

EHRC member Lorna McGregor said: «As it stands, the Trade Union Bill is in danger of imposing potentially unlawful restrictions on everyone's basic human right to strike.

Campaign spokeswoman Abbey Fashouer adds, «The schism between the progressive unions who founded the WFP and some of its member organizations is unfortunate, but in that divide the Governor stands with the unions who have left the WFP and no longer feel it represents the interests of middle - and working - class New Yorkers.»

A former member of the House of Representatives, Bamidele Faparusi, has hailed the judiciary for freeing persons standing trial for the murder of the former chairman of the National Union of Road and Transport Workers, Chief Omolafe Aderiye.

«The schism between the progressive unions who founded the WFP and some of its member organizations is unfortunate, but in that divide the governor stands with the unions who have left the WFP and no longer feel it represents the interests of middle - and working - class New Yorkers.»

Hundreds of union members and supporters cheered as national AFL - CIO Vice President Tafare Gebre urged them to stand together and fight for their rights.

Both union leaders praised their members for standing strong during this difficult fight to preserve our contracts and the essential services our members provide.

Cuomo campaign spokeswoman Abbey Fashouer added «the schism between the progressive unions who founded the WFP and some of its member organizations is unfortunate, but in that divide the governor stands with the unions who have left the WFP and no longer feel it represents the interests of middle - and working - class New Yorkers.»

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Independent Democratic Conference Leader, Senator Jeff Klein, stands to address members of the Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Albany, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

A Cuomo spokesperson reached out to Daily Intelligencer regarding the discord with the WFP, insisting that the governor's «record of progressive accomplishment is unmatched,» and commenting that «the schism between the progressive unions who founded the WFP and some of its member organizations is unfortunate, but in that divide the governor stands with the unions who have left the WFP and no longer feel it represents the interests of middle - and working - class New Yorkers.»

Our union and its members stand with those workers in their continued fight for family - sustaining wages and dignity and respect on the job.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew speaks to the thousands of union and community members who came to protest budget cuts and stand up for the vital services that help the city run.

New Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman stands to be recognized by her fellow members during the opening day of the session on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, in Albany, N.Y. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

He said he could not do his job unless he knew that «this union's members were always there and ready to stand strong, so I can't thank you enough.»

Olanbiwonnu thanked Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, other APC leaders, union members and family members for standing by them during their incarceration.

Earlier, Mr Miliband received a standing ovation from union members, constituency MPs and members of local parties from around the country at London's ExCel centre, as he urged them to «seize» the chance to change Labour.

In addition to organizing the UMass postdocs in Amherst, Boston, and Dartmouth, that million - member, AFL - CIO - affiliated national union earlier organized the postdocs of the University of California system into a statewide union called PRO / UAW (PRO stands for Postdoctoral Researchers Organize).

The unions, city council members (including former D.C. mayor Marion Barry), and journalists threatened, denounced, and cajoled her, but she stood firm.

In passing the new policy at its assembly here, the 3.2 million - member union, the National Education Association, hopes to take a leadership role in the growing national movement to hold teachers accountable for what students learn — an effort from which it has so far conspicuously stood apart.

In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, the teachers union said it stood by its assertion that halting pension pickup payments would amount to a pay reduction for members.

As it stands, Chicago Teachers Union leaders urge their members to abandon classrooms on April 1.

A small group of Chicago Teachers Union members and supporters rallied Thursday outside City Hall to protest expected layoffs and repeat a long - standing call for using surplus tax - increment financing funds to help Chicago Public Schools.

What the Post editorial doesn't mention is that Haimson is a member in good standing of the National Education Association Church, which is hardly surprising since she is in part bankrolled by the union.

Before a meeting last week of the New York City teachers» union, the United Federation of Teachers, members of New Action, a caucus within the union, handed out a pamphlet that encouraged teachers to «stand in solidarity with parents who want to opt their children out of this needless overtesting.»

Never one to mince words, Chicago Teacher Union president (and member in good standing of the International Socialist Organization) Jesse Sharkey proclaimed, «The banks owe us a rebate of hundreds of millions of dollars, which we should invest in 50 sustainable community schools with robust wraparound services, restorative justice programs, low class sizes and sufficient staffing levels.»

Given the progress and the additional funding, one might expect a note of celebration from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), whose members stand to benefit the most.

The National Education Association (NEA), standing strong with more than three million union members, is committed to transforming the nation's persistently low - performing, priority schools into great public schools for all students.

As we learned both from Adelanto and from the first - ever Trigger attempt in Compton, rescission drives are often backed by district officials (who have a financial stake in each of their campuses) and teachers unions (whose members stand to lose their jobs if new management finds they don't meet higher educational standards).