we have presented information to the union association, the c bd consortium and there is a working group comprised of many different merchant groups that have not received presentations and there are presentations i made last thursday that i made to the west portal association. tomorrow evening i will present to the bay view merchants association and discuss the concept with them. one item that has come up several times from the traditional merchant community is the fairness in all aspect of the mobile retail program and one was in regards to disabled access. we engaged with the certified specialist ak -- access. they came out and conducted measurements face they were conducting business from a brick and mortar face -- facility. all was addressed by the inspector. the focus is on readily achievable improvements like retail space. some common things as far as the design. then identifying the best way to move from the curb to the truck because most of these businesses require a customer to come up to the vehicle. as well as focusing on alternative service arrangements due to the unique cha

. >> it's part of the reason why people like that woman who tweeted me talk about credit unions, they associate credit unions with traditional banking and all sort of things we don't understand. >> exactly sure. >> i want to ask you about the federal be reserve. we're going ohave a new chair, and the leading candidates seem to be larry summers and janet yell in. you've spoken out in terms of the concept of janet yellin becoming the chairman. >> she's been the vice chair of the fed for several years for monetary policy. before that she was the head of the san francisco regional fed, managing a large staff of examiners. she's got a solid track record on both. she was one of the earlier people at the fed to call out there were going to be problems in the mortgage market. a lot of people didn't listen to her the way they should. but she's got a great reputation she's a brilliant economist long experience with financial markets long experience at the fed and as a vice chairman she has been the heir apparent. a lot of people assumed she would get it. if she doesn't get it i would like to know why. sh

so this is affecting union finances and morale. >> afscme is the association of county, municipal, andhis? the fact that the union now no longer has a monopoly on bargaining power? >> for sure. scott walker's reforms gave all -- it basically required workers to resetter identify their union dd resetter identify their union with a 50% majority vote every year so the union has toern its members' respect. >> i can see, kim, this is why the unions fought walk walker's reforms because they worried if the government no longer had them in the cat bird's seat when negotiating, when union members gets a choice, pay dues-don't pay dues, that often say, you know what? i think i won't pay dues. >> that's why you see, for instance, such a ferocious protest among unions for the movement, and recent times some states attempting to move to right-to-work states, which give workers a lot more freedom to not pay dues to a union, for instance, and some of this also gets to what we were talking about, this afl-cio vote that happened recently at its convention, to open up the doors to nonunion members. thef

this the affecting union finances and morale for sure. >> ask me is the association of county municipalte workers. what's behind this? the fact that the union now no longer has a monopoly on bargaining power? >> yes, for sure. scott walker's act basically gave all -- it basically required workers to recertify their union with a majority vote every year. so the union now has to basically earn its members' respect. >> i can see, kim, this is why the unions fought walker's reform so dramatically because they were worried that if they no longer had government putting them in the cat bird seat in negotiating authority that when union members get a choice, pay dues, don't pay dues, they often say, you know what, i think i won't pay dues. >> well, and that's why you see, for instance, such a ferocious protest among unions for the movement in recent times some of the states that have been attempting to move to right to work states which also give workers a lot more freedom to not pay dues to a union, for instance. and some of this also gets to what we were talking about this aflcio vote if it h

the san francisco transit riders union is an association of riders of transit in our city who are united to achieve an excellent and affordable transit system and we are excited about bus rapid transit on van ness as the first bus rapid transit in our city. we posted a petition on our website just last week for signatures in support of bus rapid transit on van ness. it's already over 100 cigna signatures and growing. i have it to give to you to hook at -- look at it if you wish. there are lots of things wrong with this plan, i'm sure. it's anning way to build a better way of transportation for or city. pressure the mayor to give muni

the san francisco transit riders union is an association of riders of transit in our city who are united to achieve an excellent and affordable transit system and we are excited about bus rapid transit on van ness as the first bus rapid transit in our city. we posted a petition on our website just last week for signatures in support of bus rapid transit on van ness. it's already over 100 cigna signatures and growing. i have it to give to you to hook at -- look at it if you wish. there are lots of things wrong with this plan, i'm sure. it's anning way to build a better way of transportation for or city. pressure the mayor to give muni the money it needs. we want in project to adhere to the goals standard brt as someone mentioned. we want this to be excellent, we want it to happen. thank you. i'm done before the dong. do i get [inaudible]. >> thank you very much. just want to note that you did go with us on a trip to mexico city to see the bus rapid transit system there and it was great to have you with us. thank you, next speaker please. >> my name's eric from rescue muni and we strongly

union membership. i see floyd from 78. i see marty from our police officers association. michelle and don from our sheriff's unions. ~ 798. i also want to recognize chief hayes white, and sheriff mirkarimi, thank you all for being here and for showing your support. i want to introduce someone i felt was really important to make sure that we connect how this is going to affect the members of our first responder department on an individual basis. and i want to introduce someone who has been a part of the sheriff's department for ten years here in san francisco formerly a cadet here in city hall, now part of the investigative services unit, has been renting in san mateo, i understand, for the last five years and is looking to purchase a home here in san francisco. and one of those first responders that we are proud to have not only working for us as a city, but someone that we want to encourage to live within our city limits. allow me to introduce to you mercy ambat. (applause) >> first of all, i want to thank everybody for being here today. my name is merci ambat. i'm so pro

union is true tangible value they recognize year in, year out. of course impact to the communities. adam: so i have to let you know, we did reach out to the american bankers associationr them to respond but in an op-ed they make the case why the tax exemption should be eliminated, they wrote, only, would only require credit unions to pay income taxes on profits they retain from their members to grow and expand or to pay members of the board. so are they making an accurate statement? i mean wouldn't it be possible for credit unions to swallow the $2 billion a year credit burden without raising interest rates that members of credit unions enjoy right now? >> it certainly would impact the margins of operateing a credit union as a not-for-profit cooperatives. those profits today get returned to the members, to the cooperative owners of the credit unions. it is important to note that credit unions do pay many forms of taxes. >> sure. >> whether payroll taxes or real estate taxes that support the local economy. our studies also show by taxing america's credit unions, dealing with america's deficit, it would probably only one the federal government for an hour. >> we're tal

workers need to have a right for free association to unionize and there needs to be a member minimum wage because you know it is already it's going there actually are you know a thief is already under pressure of this and what are the chances now it will move the cup elsewhere from qatar is there such a chance in your opinion. i would prefer to see rather than it being moved from qatar the heart changes i think if qatar does not chance it certainly should be taken away from it but it would be much better to see that this system of can follow which facilitates force laborite across the gulf region is broken fundamental. qatar in relation to the world cup i thought could be a major change in relation to the whole region sophie for has a chance to do something and start to be right here if they will take it in grasp it with both hands but what can the international community do to make things different in qatar to you know turn around the government's position on illegal labor and you know in fact horrible conditions that these laborers work in what can be done by the international comm

association. filipino chamber of commerce and local 35 union and 0 c a chapter and asian coalition. san francisco sister committee and san francisco sister committee thank you all for your tremendous support. those of you who have been joining us before it's been said that great distances are great because of their passion. the john car distance company units many indian folks and every member believes that the world is filled with expression joy and free speech. please welcome dance company. welcome. (clapping). ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ (clapping). >> give another warm welcome to those folks. >> i need to work out again. i used to be in shape. all right. by the way, i thought i saw form mayor willie brown just walk in. ladies and gentlemen. thank you very much. now the special moment we've been waiting for the american heritage ward for individuals who have made an impact there's being presented in 3 categories where we have the lifetime achievement wards. nominations were submitted on line and then 3 judges made the final se

pressure was responsible for our media so withdraw from its place ted sign an association agreement with the european union'sw being subjected to the same kind of pressure. lou: the obama administration had made it perfectly clear. >> they want the ukraine to be able to choose. hillary clinton and tony blair delivered. lou: i am sure that mr. assad was mightily impressed. judy miller, we thank you very much. reporting live tonight for us. comebacks and. the residence and most cities and states seeing an income decline in this country. although one very special part of the country is soaring, prosperous, wealthy. we will tell you where and why and down next. stay with us. thank you orville and wilbur... ...amelia... neil and buzz: for teaching us that you can't create the future... by clinging to the past. and with that: you're hisry. instead of looking behind... delta is looking beyond. 80 thousand of us investing billions... in everything from the best experiences below... to the finest comforts above. we're not simply saluting history... we'rmaking it. ♪ lou: and other fed-inspired short-applauded sell-off

carpenters, and locksmith union, local 22.united association ofjourneymen and apprentices of the plumbing and pipefitting industry of the united states and canada, local 38; plasterers, local 66; sheet metal workers, local 104; auto, marine and specialty painters, local 1176; teamsters, local 853; and automotive machinists, local 1414 (joint common craft >> and number three to the tentative agreement between the district and the international union of operating engineers, local 39 and at the present timive agreement and between the district and the service employees and international union. local 1021. >> moved and second. >> i see no public speakers for this item. and so, at this time, i would like to call on the superintendent to read the recommendation for each agreement. >> thank you. >> president norton, i would like to call on executive director carm elo scarloto to read the motion. >> thank you, superintendent. >> and board. >> so the recommendation for the tentative agreement between the district and the international bother hood of workers, has got the san francisco board conduct

there would be another team from the nuclear regulatory association and the european union. they will come again to conduct an independent peer review. we have assistance and regulatory authorities in japan to perform the inspection. they have already committed to send another team to do the preoperational inspection with us before this can be issued. we have lots of international corporations. i think this helps. and the european conference they also advertise the importance of the peer review among different countries, among the regulatory authorities of different countries. >> for the remaining few minutes that we have, we're going to ask you a little personal. if you look at your career since graduating with a phd, never been a very distinguished professor and also being a university administrator. now you are a government minister. all these different roles that you played, which when did you like the best and what is the reason? >> i will take professor. more flexible and more enjoyable in doing the research and communicating with students and so on and so far. the stu

pressure was responsible for our media so withdraw from its place ted sign an association agreement with the european union'sing subjected to the same kind of pressure. lou: the obama administration had made it perfectly clear. >> they want the ukraine to be able to choose. hillary clinton and tony blair delivered. lou: i am sure that mr. assad was mightily impressed. judy miller, we thank you very much. reporting live tonight for us. comebacks and. the residence and most cities and states seeing an income decline in this country. although one very special part of the country is soaring, prosperous, wealthy. we will tell you where and why and down next. stay with us. ♪ no two people have the same financial goals. pnc investments works with you to understand yours and helps plan for your retirement. talk to a pnc investments financial advisor today. ♪ at od, whatever business you're in, that's the business we're in with premium service like one of the best on-time delivery records and a low claims ratio, we do whatever it takes to make your business our business. od. helping the world keep promises. ...amelia

. >> there is 1.4 million something like that union, i'm sorry, wal-mart associates across the countryd, it's, it's, not even a fraction, really of those that have been recruited by these union center organization to come out and sort of be propped up in front of crowds of paid protesters. that is what they are. these reporters are finding it out when they actually ask the question, are you a wal-mart associate? are you a mcdonald's worker? for the most part these are paid protesters. that is what it is. it is actors. bob knows it. we all know it. it is all for show for the press. and -- >> we don't all know it. >> and i do think it damages the credibility of their argument. melissa: bob, does it damage the credibility or are they making a point is the reason they're out there anyways so it doesn't matter who it is protesting? maybe there should be truth in advertising? >> i can't believe that katy, is trying to spin this as david and goliath where david is wal-mart and goliath is minimum wage workers. that is just preposterous. >> that is absolutely not what i'm trying to suggest. wha

unions. not wal-mart associates. eople that were picketing fast food restaurants last week. this is an attempt on the part of the unions to do had to w.t.o. things. one, take advantage of the people that really don't know any better, that don't know that they're being used in order to get the -- get the minimum wage up. secondly what they're doing is trying to garner the sympathy of the american public, those people should make more. >> neil: it's a sudden interest they took in guys' plight. i could make an argument for higher minimum wage. i couldn't make a compelling argument for doubling it. >> i can't make a argument for doubling or mandated to be higher than the market demands. >> neil: explain that. the traditional rap from the unions and liberals are mcdonald's, wendy's,burg kings and wal-mart may money hand over fist. in the case of franchises, their profit margins are narrow and they're wholly independent operators to don't have the amp of the organization. >> it's very different. and the whole point is let's

national association of letter carriers frederick welcome let's talk shop thank you how you doing just fine the two thousand and six law seems like a pretty obvious attempt to gut the power of the unions here the president the national association of letter carriers how has the postal accountability enhanced one act affected your members well unfortunately there's those in congress that continue to support legislation that would put the postal service out of business for example the prefunding that you refer to this year to date the postal service is actually making money they have a profit of six hundred million dollars delivering the mail one hundred percent of all the losses can be attributed to the prefunding mandate any legislation that's in. traduced and there's a couple of bills the bill is come out of the house and a bill that's come out of the senate any bill that doesn't address and correct the prefunding is automatically going to attack america's postal service and the workers that work for the postal service has long as they continue to require this mandate and now there has been there have been a couple of proposals i know bernie sanders got one through that actually roll

media stunts made up primarily of union members and activist don't represent the views of the vast majority of the 1.3 million associates who do work for walmart. more protests will take place this evening at the san francisco home of walmart board member and yahoo ceo marissa mayer. for "nightly business report," i'm courtney regan in new york city. >>> let's take a closer look at this issue, our two guests have opposing views. robert is former labor secretary and i ca and economics professor. robert is also author of the book the walmart revolution, how big box stores benefit consumers, workers and the economy. thank you for joining us. let me begin with you professor. you wrote a piece today with this title, why we'll be better off if the walmart protests fail? >> i think the protests -- while they may be well-intended no some cases would have economic disaster effects if successful. the problem with america today is not low wages but high levels of unemployment, high levels of part-time work. only 58 out of every 100 adult americans working compared with 64 or 5 a decade ago. trying to raise wages and raise labor co

we did that upon your request upon the associations of employers and trade unions we had held their regular consultations thorley started the recommendations of g two out of business twenty and labor twenty and the suggestions that we have drafted. to can to call and. the proposals voiced by you during those discussions led me specifically to world upon two topics which we will be discussing with our colleagues. virtual in an hour with the leaders of g twenty member countries we are waiting for to our colleagues coming. chancer all of germany and the prime minister of great britain yesterday we finished very late at night iran to syria to so please excuse us if we are not fully represented here we concur with your estimates that increase direct investment let me. pass to this substantive part of our meeting in order to increase direct investment and cross border infrastructure investment that haven't got back to their pre-crisis levels of march still has to be done and we need to tackle the tasks of. securing free movement of capital and also provide conditions for war project. oh profitabl

march this was a topic he also brought up, and in the meantime the major turkish business association from atop the union chamber in tucson and who the representatives of our to have expressed interest in turkey's participation in ttip. i believe out there among the government bureaucracy and business circles there is if i dare to say an intuitive feel of why this is important in terms of turkey's future economic performance. and all of this is happening against the following background that here is turkey who has been part of the western economic order since really the beginning since the period when imf and world bank started. furthermore, it is also taking place against the background of turkey becoming a trading state. you may have heard that once churchill had the house of commons when he pulled up his watch, people from the floor were yelling at him saying that you need a calendar, a calendar, not a watch. [laughter] but i doubt i will perform at his level year. in the last 20 or 30 years the turkish economy has been transformed dramatically and trade has come to play a very important role i will r

statement, walmart says this group of demonstrators is primarily made up of union members and activists and the fact that no associatesarticipating in this event should tell you the opinions being expressed aren't representative of the vast majority of the people who work for us. critics say protests like these are just whistling in the wind and there are ten people who will jump on any vacant walmart position and the company knows that. >> if enough workers say no and stand up they won't have anyone to work with them and that is what we want, we want everybody to feel they have a place to make opinions and grievances and their rights known and that walmart can't trample over people. >> reporter: with walmart workers and low-wage restaurant workers taking action supporters say a movement of the low wage is gaining momentum in the country. >> we seen workers protesting from wendy's to walmart and are part of a movement and a movement of low-wage workers and it's so critical that people see it in the context under which it is happening. >> reporter: for proof of that just look at the 11 other protests taking place outsi

officials told al jazeera, a handful of orchestrated stunts made up of union activates, don't represent the majority of our 1.3 million associates. inside story is next. >> america's military leaders acknowledge a terrible truth. that some of the men and women who sign up to serve the nation end up victims of sexual assault. so is the pentagon doing enough to fight the problem or is the solution outside the chain of command? from washington this is inside story on al jazeera america. >> welcome i'm libby casey. every week in the u.s. military there are an estimated 500 sexual assaults and only a fraction are ever reported. just this week at the navy yard here in washington a hearing is underway to determine whether three former naval academy officers should face assault charges. a threat to discipline and cohesion and he's issued directive to try to solve the problem. >> this is going to take all of us. the problem will be solved here. in the -- in this institution. and we will -- we will fix it and we will do everything that we need to do to fix it. this problem can't be fixed by the secretary of defense loon. i can direct -- a