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It's a complicated economic situation, but one easy solution is increasing pay for restaurant workers

$13.03 floor now applies to more workers on city-funded projects

Gannett strike is part of a nationwide effort

Agave + bubbles = good vibes

Trustees worry that doing the right thing might cause bond dollars to come up short

In failing to pass bill that would have led to federal minimum wage raise, Congress fails workers

The quandary of ethical eating

Proposed ordinance would require businesses consider job applicants with criminal histories

Living Wage Eludes the Average Austinite

Right now, they can’t do what they do – so what’s next?

Mariela Camacho's project aims to nourish the Latinx diaspora and fuel food system rebellion

Living wages and paid sick leave are built into the local restaurant’s DNA. But without a government plan in place – for testing, sanitation checks, financial relief – co-owner Adam Orman explains why they’ve had to close their doors... for now.

Gables Residential not ready to "Build It Better" just yet

If Not Now, When?

It doesn't matter what income bracket you're in – the living wage issue impacts everyone

Medics volunteering for overtime nearly doubled after EMS made overtime pay double regular hourly wage

Austin's first Fair Trade Film Festival sparks controversy

It's time for workers to have better choices

Understaffed EMS means ambulances can’t be manned

The real history of labor and union organizing is ignored and largely unknown

WDP wants developer to ensure its subs pay fair wages

Council backs cash for company relocation

D6 council member tells children to "do something useful"

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

While the city juggles taxicab franchises, drivers demand 'a fair shake'

Chris Smith's American Movie depicts one man's passionate struggle to make a film.

Interfaith's Socialist Agenda

East Austin shop focuses on an under-the-radar wine region

Davis campaign asks if attorney general would have vetoed fair pay act