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Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell
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Feb. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Pierce Shooting: 'Still About Four Murders'
Details of struggle still sketchy
"...insists; indeed, he was with her until shortly before firefighters and police arrived at the scene of the crime..."
Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith
City Hall Hustle: New Lease on Quality of Life
Steering away from the turbulence of the past
"...firestorm in which a handful of police officers and firefighters made jokes and cheered as the popular African-American haunt..."
Dec. 17, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar
'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'
Will AISD flinch from tax election?
"...political and financial kickball? No other entity – cops, firefighters, councils – have the same kind of down-to-a-single-child oversight,..."
Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Ethanol by Rail Fuels Concerns
Cap Metro rail line may replace trucks for fuel delivery
"...our fire department, but we have four poorly paid firefighters, and if an accident happens, I'm not sure they're..."
Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols
Council Preview: Rewriting the Historic Zoning Standards
Stemming the flow of tax abatements to owners wanting historic zoning
"...AFD Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr by two white male firefighters who believe they were passed over for promotion...."
Aug. 20, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Blue Theatre
Despite fire damage, the Eastside venue's managers say the show will go on
"...the fire broke out and was able to get firefighters on the scene before it could spread to the..."
Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
The Hightower Report
Katrina Trailers Attack; and Averting the 'Long Depression'
"...mass layoffs of such essential workers as teachers and firefighters, and that is willing to accept poverty pay as..."
July 23, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower
Welcome to Capital Metro
Whoever the new CEO turns out to be – she'll have her hands full
"...his political career from the presidency of the Austin firefighters' union. Yet, he told the state legislators on the..."
June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols
For 9/11, There Is Visual and Scientific Evidence
"...towers could only have been destroyed by controlled demolition. Firefighters have also formed a similar group, seeking justice for..."
June 7, 2010 Postmarks
Point Austin: Tell Us Something We Don't Know
Capital Metro report discovers that the agency's been badly managed. Who knew?
"...A city that brags how well its police and firefighters are paid shouldn't have to apologize for "overpaying" bus..."
April 30, 2010 News Column by Michael King
City Hall Hustle: Strayhorn the Populist
Ex-mayor visits City Hall, blazing another nuclear trail
"...Ordinance and the granting of collective bargaining rights to firefighters. But in those instances, both groups pounded the pavement..."
April 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, March 25-April 1
"...ST. JOHNS/CORONADO HILLS TRANSPORTATION MEETING 6:30-8:30pm. Austin Firefighters Association, 7537 Cameron. www.cityofaustin.org/planning/neighborhood/sj_ch.htm...."
March 26, 2010 News Feature
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Jan. 21-28
"...fits into the vision for these communities. 6:30-8:30pm, Austin Firefighters Association, 7537 Cameron. www.cityofaustin.org/zoning/sj_ch.htm. Tuesday26..."
Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature
Supports Legalization Of Marijuana
"...when state and local governments are laying off police, firefighters, and teachers, this country continues to spend enormous public..."
Jan. 2, 2010 Postmarks
City Hall Hustle: It All Costs Real Money
Historic zoning, affordable housing, recycling, firefighting ... and laundry
"...last 10 years as the police, the EMTs, and firefighters have had. I think it's a tremendously unfair situation..."
Dec. 25, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Election News
"...Association, the county Sheriff's Officers Association, and the county Firefighters Association. Another powerful labor group – the Austin-based American..."
Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature
Fire Contract Passes
Union membership accepts contract 4-to-1
"...The union labor contract before members of the Austin Firefighters Association passed 4-to-1 after voting concluded yesterday. Passing by..."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Untiring Efforts
The investigation has just begun, but already one city employee has been put on administrative leave
"...fire could be easily accessed and therefore suppressed by firefighters...."
Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Trial Date Set for Nona Allen
Case moves forward with evidence of potential gender-based discrimination
"...to the normal working conditions provided to the male firefighters. Allen had to battle for six months simply for..."
Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Nov. 19-24
"...AUSTIN WOMEN FIREFIGHTERS CALENDAR PARTY Schmooze with the Austin Fire Department's better..."
Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature
Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Nov. 12-19
"...6:30-10pm. Cool River Cafe, 4001 W. Parmer, 835-0010. $15/calendar. www.austinfirefightersfund.org...."
Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature
Fire Contract May Herald New Hiring Policy
Firefighters close to signing a contract
Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Panhandlers Are Intrusive
"...city should outlaw all panhandling. The Salvation Army and firefighters can ask for money over the Internet and through..."
Sept. 25, 2009 Postmarks
Corps de Garbage
Allison Orr's latest dance pays tribute to the working folks who take out the trash
"...in previous projects that focused on the movements of firefighters, gondoliers, expectant mothers, Elvis impersonators, dogs and their walkers,..."
Sept. 11, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Point Austin: Did You Work Last Weekend?
Reflections on the value of Texas labor
"...manage to note grudgingly that union members – police, firefighters, EMS, and organized workers in all city departments –..."
Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King
Res Publica
Citizens calendar, July 30-Aug. 6
"...The Austin Police Department and the Auxiliary to Austin Firefighters Association have each been battling it out to recruit..."
July 31, 2009 News Feature
City Budget
Public safety spared; fee increases and other cuts likely
"...the LBJ Fire Academy, designed to improve diversity among firefighters – were not adopted...."
July 24, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...her from behind. The complaint is pending. Austin African-American Firefighters Association President Bobby Johns said in a press release..."
July 24, 2009 News Feature
Don't Hate Me Because I'm White
Cornyn hopes for a day when all white people will be free…
"...the most cringeworthy moment of questioning, Corny applauded the firefighters for standing up to fight the case where the..."
