Austin Workers Unionize at Game Studio Blizzard

Diablo team gain recognition in win for gaming workers

"...A win for unions and gaming industry workers in Texas: Quality assurance workers at Blizzard Entertainment –..."

July 29, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

After 40 Years of Hard Labor, Joe Gunn Steps Down

The longtime AFL-CIO leader ends a chapter of Texas labor history

"...Joe D. Gunn stepped down from the presidency of the Texas AFL-CIO last week, his name -- just..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Access of Evil

It's a conspiracy! Defending Austin from the music network.

"...Just when I thought the interminable soap opera of the Austin Music Network couldn't get any more inane,..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...on a steamy Saturday morning, almost all by women of color. Some are there to quietly translate for their..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Spirit of Cooperation

"...action these days is in the struggle and survival of the world's cooperatives. And it stands to reason that..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

March 2020 Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Democratic primary?

"...The following is a compilation of Democratic Primary candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and..."

Feb. 4, 2020 News Post

Flew the KOOP

Pacifica Network Pulls Out of Local Radio Cooperative

"...KOOP radio has come to a head and, as of Oct. 1, Pacifica Network News is no longer heard..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

After Long Labor, an Integral Care Union Is Born

County's largest mental health provider comes to terms with workers

"...After a yearlong campaign, the United Workers of Integral Care succeeded in their effort to unionize..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the March primary?

"...The following is a compilation of candidate endorsements from area Democratic clubs, unions, and professional..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

The Hightower Report

The Bush administration tries to roll back union gains; and Wal-Mart wants to dominate the banking world.

"...it, the establishment media avoids mentioning it, and most Americans haven't questioned it until recently -- but middle-class life..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

The union's due, the boys in blue, The Sopranos' view, and Miracle Mike takes it on the, um, chin.

"...lawyer David Van Os in the April 6 issue of the Chronicle. The David Van Os I have known..."

April 13, 2001 Column

The Hightower Report: Fed Up With Wall Street? Do Something About It!

Grassroots group taking on the money-grubbing financial complex

"...Instead of griping about the greedheads of Wall Street and the..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

McCaul vs. Doherty Major Contributors

"...5,000 - Communications Workers of America..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Sgt. Jimmy Fen­nell Jr. pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping and one count of improper sexual conduct with..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature

Follow the Money ... to the Polls

Election funds flow to and from candidates and PACs

"...such factoids. More interesting and important are the finances of the political action committees who can raise and spend..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Baseball Cap Boycott

"...working conditions, and union-busting tactics, the AFL-CIO has added official Major League Baseball cap manufacturers New Era Cap Co...."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

GOP Gets Back to Basics

Travis County Republicans' attack-ad attack

"...the ad savages the GOP incumbent for living a profligate lifestyle while state agencies are slashing their budgets. Leaving..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...His Brand Is Chaos! Immediately after being directly accused of bribery by impeachment witnesses on Capitol Hill, President Trump..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature

Naked City

"...Off the Desk..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Council Watch

"...decade and boarded up just on the east side of I-35, the old Communications Workers of America (CWA) building..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...In Ronney Reynolds' case, they become consultants in the profitable electric utility industry. The former councilmember, who returned to..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...when she was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative GOP state..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

SBC, CWA Reach Agreement

The union wins major gains from the phone giant after a four-day walkout

"...Telecommunications giant SBC Communications Inc. on May 25 reached a..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Nov. 6 election

"...The following is a compilation of candidate endorsements from area clubs, unions, and professional organizations..."

Oct. 25, 2018 News Post

Revolutionary Bits and Pieces

As befits anything

"...with revolution, this series has gotten a little out of hand. This is the sixth. Tonight I've realized, A)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Column

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...(running March 11-20) has unveiled a whole extra slate of new speakers, panels, sessions, and podcast recordings...."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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Our readers talk back.

"...Guilty of Being SuccessfulDear Editor,..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Column

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "Yes, there is no question at all...."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I left the U.S. in mid-September I saw one of my ethnic Albanian friends who came to Austin as..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...column that she was talking about -- the column of Sept. 21 -- Belinda Acosta actually referred to the..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

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