Sentences with phrase «unions on behalf of their members»

«NASUWT supply teacher members have today pledged their support to Protect the Right to Strike and made it clear that they will not be pawns in the Government's plans to undermine the vital work of trade unions on behalf of their members.»

This means apparently by - passing the formal union certification and collective bargaining process in the Ontario Labour Relations Act and instead trying to bargain outside that model, asking employers to voluntarily recognize the union on behalf of its members only.

Not exact matches

«We presented fair and compelling offers to unions on both coasts, and we hope they will reach timely agreements with us on behalf of their members,» the company said.

A recent Abacus Data poll, done on behalf of Public Response — an agency that works with labour — indicates that a majority of Canadians, 61 %, believe unions do a good job of protecting their members» jobs.

The telephone survey of a representative sample of approximately 3,000 Americans was conducted as part of a broader study of people in the 27 member states of the European Union and in Brazil, China, Croatia, Iceland, India, Israel, Norway, Russia, Switzerland, Turkey, the United States, Japan and South Korea in the summer of 2012 on behalf of the European Commission.

«Because of the rather measured position that the hon. and learned Member for Holborn and St Pancras (Keir Starmer) had to present on behalf of the official Labour party, it falls to me to be the first Member of this House to set out the case for why I believe... that it is in the national interest for the United Kingdom to be a member of the European Union, why I believe that we have benefited from that position for the past 45 years and, most importantly, why I believe that future generations will benefit if we succeed in remaining a member of the European Member for Holborn and St Pancras (Keir Starmer) had to present on behalf of the official Labour party, it falls to me to be the first Member of this House to set out the case for why I believe... that it is in the national interest for the United Kingdom to be a member of the European Union, why I believe that we have benefited from that position for the past 45 years and, most importantly, why I believe that future generations will benefit if we succeed in remaining a member of the European Member of this House to set out the case for why I believe... that it is in the national interest for the United Kingdom to be a member of the European Union, why I believe that we have benefited from that position for the past 45 years and, most importantly, why I believe that future generations will benefit if we succeed in remaining a member of the European member of the European Union, why I believe that we have benefited from that position for the past 45 years and, most importantly, why I believe that future generations will benefit if we succeed in remaining a member of the European member of the European Union.

But I was told that at least some Assembly members received calls from unions and the Working Families Party on behalf of Heastie as early Friday, Jan. 23rd — the day after Silver was arrested.

The union representing Metro Bus drivers and mechanics says it wants the public and the Governor to know members are «very frustrated» about the lack of a contract after eight years of negotiations, and have «no confidence» in the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority's Executive Director to reach an agreement on their behalf.

De Blasio was joined at the rally by members of the health care workers» union, SEIU 1199, which has endorsed his campaign, but whose political director has also spoken positively about Quinn's work on behalf of St. Vincent's.

A grievance against East Hampton Town filed on behalf of union members who work in the town Highway Department alleges that the highway superintendent's hiring of two temporary workers is a contract violation.

The union funding of labour should come with «no strings» — no voting rights, just lobbying on behalf of members.

ALBANY, NY (08/04/2008)(readMedia)-- Retirees Win $ 3.6 million judgement against county WHITE PLAINS — CSEA, New York's leading union, has won a $ 3.6 million class action lawsuit against Westchester County on behalf of 1,600 retired union members.

Awards for courageous advocacy on behalf of local communities were granted to John Feal, founder and president of the FealGood Foundation; Community Board 1 Chairperson Julie Menin; Occupy Wall Street members; union presidents Anthony Wells and Santos Crespo, Jr., and local community residents, among others.

Labour say this will make their party a mass - membership institution with individual union members choosing to affiliate to the party and having a say in leadership elections - one member one vote - instead of unions acting on their behalf.

On Feb. 26, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME, a case that boils down to the question of whether public - sector unions have a right to collect dues from workers they bargain on behalf of, even if they are not union memberOn Feb. 26, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME, a case that boils down to the question of whether public - sector unions have a right to collect dues from workers they bargain on behalf of, even if they are not union memberon behalf of, even if they are not union members.

The undermining of the ability of trade unions to negotiate effectively on behalf of their members has meant that for three decades the proportion of wealth generated within our economy has grown dramatically for capital but declined for labour.

ALBANY, NY (09/27/2008)(readMedia)-- Today, 130 union members took part in a massive door - to - door «Labor Walk» campaign on behalf of Congressional Candidate Mike McMahon.

The campaign will include member - to - member initiatives, mailings, phone bank operations, worksite flyers and door - to - door visits to union households on behalf of the candidate.

Members argued that the minimum wage would only be enforced when unions could take cases on behalf of members, as individuals who complain can simply be disapMembers argued that the minimum wage would only be enforced when unions could take cases on behalf of members, as individuals who complain can simply be disapmembers, as individuals who complain can simply be disappeared.

Unions bargain on behalf of all employees at a unionised workplace which is why the positive benefits of coverage are not confined to union members.»

On behalf of the people of the State of Hawai`i, I send my warmest greetings to all members of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) attending the 2015 IAU General Assembly.

That means lobbying efforts on behalf of the precollegiate community — teachers» unions, principals, school board members, superintendents, state officials, and others — are about to enter a new and more dynamic phase.

As MLC chair for the past 10 years, she coordinates labor negotiations and bargains for benefits on behalf of the unions» 365,000 members.

And the unions themselves didn't want to provoke a public split with a president their rank - and - file members adored, so they concentrated all their anger on Obama's Education secretaries, focusing their ire first on Arne Duncan, and then his successor John King, as though Obama himself were unaware of the reforms his Cabinet officials were carrying out on his behalf.

The article stated clearly that Karen Sher, a veteran teacher and instructional coach and member of the Oxnard Union High School District board, spoke on behalf... Read More

The article stated clearly that Karen Sher, a veteran teacher and instructional coach and member of the Oxnard Union High School District board, spoke on behalf of the CTA at the hearing on the three - year tenure bill.

On behalf of the California Teachers Association, Karen Sher, a veteran teacher and instructional coach and member of the Oxnard Union High School District board, said that the current law offers ample time for multiple evaluations to determine whether a probationary teacher should continue in the classroom.

We plan to democratize the Chicago Teachers Union, hereinafter referred to as CTU and turn it into an organization that fights on behalf of its members and the students we educate.

The Caucus of Rank and File Educators (CORE) is a group of dedicated teachers, retirees, Paraprofessional School Related Personnel (PSRPs), parents, community members and other champions of public education who fight for equitable public education and hope to improve the Chicago Teacher's Union (CTU) so that it fights both on behalf of its members and on behalf of Chicago's students.

I agree to submit dues to Education Minnesota and hereby request and voluntarily authorize my employer to deduct from my wages an amount equal to the regular monthly dues uniformly applicable to members of Education Minnesota or monthly service fee, and further that such amount so deducted be sent to such local union for and on my behalf.

United Teachers Los Angeles and unions throughout the state should advocate on behalf of high - quality implementation of the Common Core at both the negotiating table and in the public discourse, taking into account the needs of both its members and students.

Just after New Year's Day, Illinois educators introduced a major reform proposal to hold school administrators, school board members and teachers accountable for their work on behalf of school children statewide.Three unions representing more than 230,000 Illinois education employees, the Illinois Education Association (IEA), the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) termed their plan Accountability for All.

Days after telling the Denver Post her union needs «to put kids front and center,» new Colorado Education Association president Kerrie Dallman urged members to protest on behalf of adult priorities under the shared values of «collectivism» and «solidarity.»

Full disclosure: I have never been a member of any union; and, I have never been compensated for my advocacy work on behalf of true public education.

Credit unions are nonprofit financial organizations run on behalf of their members.

Politicians pontificate, unions agitate on behalf of their members, etc...

The National Veterinary Professionals Union hopes to assist our members in engaging in collective bargaining to increase wages and benefits on behalf of all practice employees.

A union comprised of freelance game programmers, each paying a certain amount of dues, could set salary rates for hiring in game companies and negotiate on behalf of workers — even in studios with only one or two hired team members.

Gary LaBarbera, President, Greater New York Building Construction Trades Council, said, «On behalf of 100,000 union building trades members, I commend Governor Cuomo for his leadership to address climate change while also supporting the working men and women of New York.

On behalf of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and its 60,000 scientist members, I am writing to express concerns about planned policy changes at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding transparency and accuracy of scientific information.

The theory is that the «withdrawal agreement» must be negotiated and concluded based on Article 50 TEU, according to which it «shall be concluded on behalf of the Union by the Council, acting by a qualified majority, after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament», and would not require Member States to ratify it (see however infra).

The office also specialises in employment rights on behalf of trade union members.

For example, labor unions can — and often do — provide legal services on behalf of their members... Tenants» associations can provide emergency legal assistance to contest evictions; similarly, while landlords» associations can offer emergency legal assistance to take action against unruly or destructive tenants.

an act, measure or omission of organs of a member State of the European Union or of persons acting on its behalf shall be attributed to that State, even if such act, measure or omission occurs when the State implements the law of the European Union, including decisions taken under the [TEU and the TFEU].

The decision is the latest twist in a saga dating back to 2016, when the Fire Brigades Union raised a legal challenge on behalf of 6,000 members about age discrimination, equal pay, race discrimination and sex discrimination.

Are unions allowed to forgo their privilege as the «exclusive bargaining agent» and negotiate only on behalf of members?

Matthew leads a team comprising lawyers, legal executives and litigation assistants in claims on behalf of union members against local authority and NHS employers.

Gerard Airey is a highly experienced employment law solicitor based in the Thompsons» London office, with significant expertise in handling multi-claimant employment law cases on behalf of trade union members

Brian takes pride in managing a team of lawyers who undertake employment law cases on behalf of a number of unions and their members.

(c) reasonable notification, by telephone or otherwise, has been given to the persons to be affected or, where any of such persons are members of a labour organization, to an officer of that labour organization or to the person authorized under section 94 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 to accept service of process under that Act on behalf of that labour organization or trade union, or where it is shown that such notice could not have been given; and