Word: supportively
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...union, on the other hand, has asked employees to sign and turn in a card declaring support for an election to decide the unionization question, with the rider that voting to hold an election is a "moral commitment" to voting to unionize. Then, does the author think that the union organizers are forced to huddle in the smoking lounge, hoping to catch one's attention with a few desperate pleas for a moment of one's time? In my office, the union organizers are considered--and treated--with friendly respect. Organizers come around every few weeks, yes, during work time...
...geared at a higher level," Bavalos said. "Our support and fans are not content with sportsmanship; they want to win. In the Ivy League, coaches aren't fired for having an off-year...
...Democratic leaders said this could be the last chance to support trade legislation before the fall election campaign...
...women speak to each other, defend our right to control our bodies and demand that we be heard when we say "No" to men. Actions such as Take Back the Night reveal our strength in numbers, provide women with too-infrequent leadership roles and recognize a community which will support us in personal crises involving sexual aggression. They bolster our confidence as women and enable us to approach interaction with men from a position of strength rather than of weakness...
Take Back the Night is not an appropriate platform for male spokesmanship. If men want to attend the event, or assist in planning it, their role must be one of support, not leadership. It is not a night for men to speak out. And it is certainly not a night for men to speak out about how women can regain control over their bodies...