Sentences with phrase «work stoppages»

Human Resources Manager with over 10 years experience in the manufacturing sector who has successfully completed union contract negotiations without work stoppages occurring.

Actively prevent work stoppages by working with other departments to make certain all documentation is complete and accurate and material is available as needed to meet schedule demands

Proactively worked with supervisors and followed up for timely work around / resolutions of work stoppages.

This, on top of mixed reviews of the Fiskers, work stoppages because of their battery supplier going bankrupt, and various fire issues.

Thousands of travelers face being stranded or abandoned by their carriers due to work stoppages of all kinds.

They may counsel union or management clients on collective bargaining agreements, grievance and arbitration processes, contract administration issues, and strikes and work stoppages.

As for the Saskatchewan government, it looks like it is back to the drawing board to create a more appropriate piece of legislation to maintain essential services during work stoppages.

The Court of Appeal affirms the powers of a municipality under the Municipal Act, 2001 (the «Act») to enact by - laws: to prevent blockades and work stoppages affecting development sites; to stop an organization other than the municipality, in this case the Haudenosaunee Development Institute («HDI»), from requiring fees, charges or other conditions to be met before permitting municipally - approved development in which it has an interest to proceed peacefully.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the effect of the proposed separation of NOOK Media, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, risks associated with the commercial agreement with Samsung, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses (including with respect to the timing of the completion thereof), the risk that the transactions with Pearson and Samsung do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion previously undertaken, including any risks associated with a reduction of international operations following termination of the Microsoft commercial agreement, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Pearson and Samsung commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, the risks associated with the termination of Microsoft commercial agreement, including potential customer losses, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended May 3, 2014, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Such statements reflect the current views of Barnes & Noble with respect to future events, the outcome of which is subject to certain risks, including, among others, the general economic environment and consumer spending patterns, decreased consumer demand for Barnes & Noble's products, low growth or declining sales and net income due to various factors, possible disruptions in Barnes & Noble's computer systems, telephone systems or supply chain, possible risks associated with data privacy, information security and intellectual property, possible work stoppages or increases in labor costs, possible increases in shipping rates or interruptions in shipping service, effects of competition, possible risks that inventory in channels of distribution may be larger than able to be sold, possible risks associated with changes in the strategic direction of the device business, including possible reduction in sales of content, accessories and other merchandise and other adverse financial impacts, possible risk that component parts will be rendered obsolete or otherwise not be able to be effectively utilized in devices to be sold, possible risk that financial and operational forecasts and projections are not achieved, possible risk that returns from consumers or channels of distribution may be greater than estimated, the risk that digital sales growth is less than expectations and the risk that it does not exceed the rate of investment spend, higher - than - anticipated store closing or relocation costs, higher interest rates, the performance of Barnes & Noble's online, digital and other initiatives, the success of Barnes & Noble's strategic investments, unanticipated increases in merchandise, component or occupancy costs, unanticipated adverse litigation results or effects, product and component shortages, the potential adverse impact on the Company's businesses resulting from the Company's prior reviews of strategic alternatives and the potential separation of the Company's businesses, the risk that the transactions with Microsoft and Pearson do not achieve the expected benefits for the parties or impose costs on the Company in excess of what the Company anticipates, including the risk that NOOK Media's applications are not commercially successful or that the expected distribution of those applications is not achieved, risks associated with the international expansion contemplated by the relationship with Microsoft, including that it is not successful or is delayed, the risk that NOOK Media is not able to perform its obligations under the Microsoft and Pearson commercial agreements and the consequences thereof, risks associated with the restatement contained in, the delayed filing of, and the material weakness in internal controls described in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, risks associated with the SEC investigation disclosed in the quarterly report on Form 10 - Q for the fiscal quarter ended October 26, 2013, risks associated with the ongoing efforts to rationalize the NOOK business and the expected costs and benefits of such efforts and associated risks and other factors which may be outside of Barnes & Noble's control, including those factors discussed in detail in Item 1A, «Risk Factors,» in Barnes & Noble's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2013, and in Barnes & Noble's other filings made hereafter from time to time with the SEC.

Detroit's history of repeated teacher strikes — a total of four work stoppages from 1979 - 1992 with the longest walkout lasting four weeks — is hardly cause for optimism.

As Illinois continues to struggle through a wave of copy - cat work stoppages in the wake of the disastrous Chicago Teachers Union strike, it should be noted that, far from the image of the ragged Norma Rae, a lot of teachers union operatives are making a pretty good living for themselves.

Sporadic work stoppages and shutdowns are expected to end, pending ratification by both sides.

Too much fear, and the surly populace will rebel, either violently or through work stoppages.

After more than a year of fruitless negotiations, on 16 April more than 88 % of the staff association members who voted approved the job actions, which could eventually include work stoppages of between 1 and 24 hours at a time.

The situation is similar to previous work stoppages on SUNY Poly projects this year in which the state failed to process payments to SUNY Poly contractors as prosecutors closed in on former SUNY Poly president and founder Alain Kaloyeros.

But perhaps the most important thing is, after four work stoppages from 1981 - 1995 that saw three different seasons shortened (1981, 1994, 1995) and one World Series (1994) cancelled, this new agreement through 2021 means that baseball will have relative labor peace for over a quarter century.

When the cane ripens, they bring in many extra workers to ensure an efficient harvest and eliminate delays from work stoppages or sickness.

Economic growth in the first quarter retreated due to what we feel were transitory issues, including headwinds from a rising dollar, work stoppages at West Coast ports and harsh winter weather, leading to a 0.7 % drop in the US gross domestic product during first - quarter 2015.1 We still maintain, however, that the two main pillars of the US economy — consumer spending and corporate earnings — will continue to be supported by moderate economic growth.

Greek state hospital services faced disruptions Wednesday as staff held work stoppages and protests over government austerity measures and pay delays.

Although none of our employees are currently represented by a labor union, it is common throughout the automobile industry generally for many employees at automobile companies to belong to a union, which can result in higher employee costs and increased risk of work stoppages.

We are also directly or indirectly dependent upon companies with unionized work forces, such as parts suppliers and trucking and freight companies, and work stoppages or strikes organized by such unions could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or operating results.

«Work stoppages in baseball and football have never had significant impacts on local economies,» said the study.

Their study (also in Southern Economic Journal) looked at how per capita income was affected by work stoppages in the National Football League and Major League Baseball over a nearly three - decade span.

Not only do they believe that lockouts and strikes don't hurt the economy, but some of their research has shown that work stoppages make a negligible impact at best.

While the former is colloquially used for to describe many types of work stoppages, the latter is technically correct.

Sandwiched snuggly between Victoria and Canada Days, the month occupies a scant 41 - day stretch between government - mandated work stoppages.

Compensable work stoppages that qualify as brief personal breaks include smoke breaks, coffee breaks, breaks to make calls and receive visitors and, yes, bathroom breaks, too.

The latest, the Boston school - bus driver work stoppage this past week, which left 57,000 kids without a way to get to school.

The latest work stoppage stretched across states including New York, Massachusetts and Virginia.

«While the matter is before the CIRB, there can not be a work stoppage,» [Labour Minister Lisa] Raitt said.»

«What it's meant to do is... just to make sure that the work stoppage is not going to affect the health and safety of the public....

Come Monday, it's likely that Canada Post will lock out its employees, signalling the beginning of a work stoppage.

Customers accuse the ride sharing service of attempting to profit from a taxi driver work stoppage.

In summary: a work stoppage seems likely to occur this Monday — but it will because Canada Post has locked its employees out, not because they walked off the job.

Good policies include a 5 percent late penalty after five days, and work stoppage after 30 days past due (for service - based companies).

BREAKING: NYTWA drivers call for one hour work stoppage @ JFK airport today 6 PM to 7 PM to protest #muslimban!

Uber's notification regarding surge pricing went out at 7:36 Eastern Time, after the end of the taxi drivers» announced work stoppage.

Critics swiftly accused the ridesharing company of attempting to undermine or profit from a work stoppage by taxi drivers that had been called by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, an AFL - CIO affiliate that represents many immigrants, and whose work has been largely focused on stopping the encroachment of ride - hailing companies like Uber.

It's an oft - cited cautionary tale about the dangers of a prolonged sports work stoppage.

The union says it has no immediate plans for a work stoppage but fears employees may be locked out by management.

From their perspective, a work stoppage is a short - term investment that can pay long - term gains.

I suspect fans are more willing to accept a work stoppage if major changes result, promising better competitive balance (and more chance their team will be a winner).

The players clearly lose from a prolonged work stoppage.

A year - long work stoppage can cut the career earnings of a median player by 20 % or more.

The last time Canada Post experienced a work stoppage was in 2011, which included 10 days of rotating strikes and a lockout before employees were legislated back to work by Ottawa.

Whether or not a Canada Post work stoppage occurs, here are some alternatives to its most widely - used services.

In anticipation of a work stoppage, Brydie Griffin has switched Victoria - based Baggins Shoes from the national mail carrier to FedEx.

For such companies, a work stoppage could be devastating.

«Hockey, from a cost perspective, became far more manageable after the work stoppage,» says Mark Chipman, president of True North Sports and Entertainment, the company that now owns the Winnipeg Jets.