Louis Malfaro and 18 Years of AISD Politics

The teachers' union veteran looks back as he moves forward

"...On Aug. 23, Louis Malfaro addressed the Austin Independent School District board of..."

Sept. 3, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Malfaro Moves On

Education Austin president leaves after decadelong tenure

"...go." After a decade as president of Education Austin, Louis Malfaro is leaving the local teachers' union. As of..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Malfaro on Carstarphen: Heard 'Good Stuff'

Education Austin president positive about AISD superintendent finalist, calls to put selection process behind district

"...for the district's employees. Teachers' union Education Austin President Louis Malfaro is optimistic about her, and said, "We are..."

Feb. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell to Forgione

On AISD superintendent's last day, some thoughts from someone who knows him

"...Talking to Education Austin President Louis Malfaro, the issue of outgoing Superintendent Pat Forgione came..."

June 30, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Herman Versus Hispanic Voters

Education Austin president calls Statesman column "wildly offensive"

"...he turned in a column that Education Austin President Louis Malfaro has called "wildly offensive" for its racially-charged rhetoric...."

May 12, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...wearing "AISD 49ers" shirts, teacher and staff union President Louis Malfaro argued that the ranking is the result of..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Balancing the Books After Years of Neglecting Schools

The Texas Legislature wants to fix school finance, but how?

"...Similarly, Louis Malfaro, president* of statewide educators' union Texas AFT, is..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Capital Metro's Labor Lowdown

StarTran makes its 'last, best, and final offer'

"...contracts, not to mention future ones. Local labor leader Louis Malfaro, a supporter of the union, agreed. "If they're..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

In response to the state Comptroller's proposed AISD budget cuts, Education Austin makes a few suggestions of its own.

"...to the citizens budget advisory committee. Education Austin co-president Louis Malfaro says his group's plan is intended as a..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Back to School

Carstarphen and Austin ISD trustees wrestle over priorities, budget, and power

"...the measure passed (59% to 41%), Education Austin President Louis Malfaro called the tax hike and the revenue it..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Puts Faith in Voters

Teachers' paychecks – and the tax raise they require – are in voters' hands this November

"...While Education Austin President Louis Malfaro called the budget "underwhelming" and worried how soon..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

More Cap Metro Union, Contractor Gridlock

Strike a real possibility

"...by its National Vice-President Ronald Heintzman, local labor leader Louis Malfaro, and Pastor Karl Gronberg from the Religion and..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Education Austin, the union of AISD teachers, offers a budget counterproposal that includes increasing teacher pay, hiring full-time substitute teachers, and rewarding certified teachers.

"...he's the teaching and learning guy," Education Austin co-president Louis Malfaro said at a press conference last Thursday, "but..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Looking for a School Chief

AISD zigzags its way to a new superintendent

"...candidate profile. "That's crap," bluntly responds Education Austin President Louis Malfaro, who represents the teacher and staff union. "You..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

'Better than a stick in the eye' says teacher union head

"...Education Austin head Louis Malfaro said he welcomed the proposal but said the..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Naked City

The winner of the district's union election is a foregone conclusion

"...Education Austin. That's just not good enough." EA President Louis Malfaro says the current policy works well and that..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Loving and Fighting

A history of struggle at Blackshear Elementary

"...and the district consistently looked the other way," says Louis Malfaro, president of Education Austin, AISD's leading teachers union...."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Education Session

The Lege takes another run at patching school finance

"...endorsers in primaries on both sides of the aisle. Louis Malfaro, president of Texas AFT, noted the teachers' union..."

May 1, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Next Initiative

AISD aims to fix problems before state steps in

"...Education Austin President Louis Malfaro described the plan as half bold new vision,..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"... replaces Pat Forgione on July 1. Education Austin President Louis Malfaro said he wasn't concerned at the announcement. "It's..."

May 15, 2009 News Feature

Capital Metro Strike Threat Looms

Despite citizen efforts to intervene, negotiations have not progressed

"...Louis Malfaro, president of the Austin Central Labor Council and..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

No Breakthrough at Cap Metro

Union disputes notion that a deal has almost been reached

"...importance of workers' rights. But as Education Austin president Louis Malfaro declared, "It's no coincidence we're at Capital Metro."..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Teachers union and Forgione spar over raises

"...had it up to here," hollered Education Austin head Louis Malfaro, chopping his hand through the air near his..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Stick Makes Teachers Sick

Education Austin walks the blocks for Mark Strama

"...Education Austin head Louis Malfaro noted that the group's determination was also fired..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

'The Perfect Storm': AISD Board Adds by Subtracting

The Austin ISD board of trustees passes its 2003-04 budget.

"...hardest job you do all year," Education Austin President Louis Malfaro told the board, "but it seems that we..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Teachers Need Money, Too

Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione unveiled highlights from the preliminary 2002-2003 district budget Aug. 5, sparking angry dissent from the local teacher's union.

"...Predictably, Education Austin President Louis Malfaro and Vice-President Bruce Banner were unhappy with the..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Teachers Eye Union Label

Four Texas Teacher Associations Fight for Members

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Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Sub Mission

There's No Substitute for a Teacher - Just Ask AISD

"...daily basis. "There used to be a time," says Louis Malfaro, president of the Austin Federation of Teachers, "when..."

May 29, 1998 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

AISD Tries to Jettison Longtime Nonprofit Partner, to Community's Dismay

Shady switcheroo

"...Family Resource Centers before there was any public funding," Louis Malfaro, Austin Voices' associate executive director, reminded the board,..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Abbott Appoints New Education Commissioner

Education advocates criticized Morath for attempting to quietly privatize Dallas ISD

"...Texas American Federation of Teachers President Louis Malfaro said he doubts he and Morath will agree..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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