Cap Met Axes Labor Relations Manager Position

Transit authority's union concerned about unexpected move's impact on upcoming negotiations

"...week Capital Metro did away with the position of labor relations manager. But the job wasn't staffed by just..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Union's Due

Labor lawyer David Van Os stands accused by former employees of blocking their attempts to organize

"...Labor attorney David Van Os is about the last man..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Bernie, Casar Lend Support to YouTube Staff on Strike

Google, Cognizant accused of illegal union-busting

"...Local YouTube Music workers on strike have won powerful national allies this week: U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and U.S...."

Feb. 21, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Labor Strife at Whole Foods

"...Times refused to run the ad, citing its close relationship with the company.) More ominously, the National Labor Relations..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Hightower Report

Forest Service Serves Mining Company; and Flaunting the Law While Flying the Flag

"...company to explore for uranium adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park. Vane Minerals will be allowed to drill seven..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...adult sexual assault, and to her successful emphasis on collaboration among all area law enforcement agencies. And in a..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Over two years ago, you published an article about National Labor Relations Board allegations that I had committed violations..."

May 2, 2003 Column

Human Rights? Not at Work

A conference in Austin ponders the odd notion that workers are human beings with rights

"...with a panel of authorities on the rights of labor – and the goal of educating the capacity audience..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report

Hey, Clinton: Be a Democrat; and Labor Law Lawbreaker

"...LABOR LAW LAWBREAKER..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Pepsi Brings Union Fight to City Council

Labor representatives attend council vending machine discussion, urge members to use city clout to pressure Pepsi to bargain in good faith

"...A two-year labor dispute might make Pepsi look a lot less sweet..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

NLRB Settlement ... Cap Metro Politics

Union President Wyatt says it's a vindication of workers' rights

"...Metro drivers and mechanics, announced a settlement of the National Labor Relations Board action against Travis Transit Man­age­ment Inc.,..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Beside the Point

City Council notes

"...for "workshop") will be going on 1-5:30pm in the Boards and Commissions Room, featuring models and site plans exhibiting..."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Let's Fire the Union President!

"...As if Capital Metro didn't have enough public relations problems, on Friday, Sept. 11, agency management fired Jay..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Human Rights Are Indivisible

International Human Rights Day activities in Austin strung together workers' rights, social services, and Texas' awful death penalty.

"...Austin's celebration last week of International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, was small but earnest...."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...prospects, Vincent notified his membership that he and his board of directors would purchase a union hall...."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Drive to Unionize the Statesman Newsroom Prevails

Strength in numbers

"...to do so through an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board. (The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's newsroom union..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Naked City

Fired employee claims retaliation for union organizing

"...Workers of the World filed federal charges with the National Labor Relations Board against local grocery chain Fresh Plus,..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

The Whole Foods Cure for Herpes

Whole Foods Market lays off a group of low-wage employees.

"...planet, Mackey is vociferously anti-union, having notoriously compared tolerating labor unions to having herpes: "It doesn't kill you, but..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Will the Charges Stick?

The National Labor Relations Board issues a formal complaint against Van Os and Associates

"...On March 29, the National Labor Relations Board, acting through its Acting General Counsel,..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Funding Questions Follow Cap Metro's Court Win

Court victory creates more tension between labor and transit agency

"...As if the relationship between Capital Met­ro and its unionized workers weren't already..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Point Austin: A Family Matter

Cap Metro employees face another stark decision on their livelihoods

"...radar – preoccupied as we all are with a national election and more recently an economic crisis – the..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Unionization: Everyone’s Doing It

Sept. 30: More than 70% of nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Central Austin, part of Texas’ largest private hospital network, vote to form a union.

"...It's been a lively year for the labor movement in Austin, with multiple organizing successes to its..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...The UT board of regents voted to raise tuition 14% for the..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ecology Action Bouncing Back

"...-- is bouncing back from last year's troubles, including labor strife more common to Major League Baseball than a..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Point Austin: A Few Choice Words for Capital Metro

Wyatt firing just the latest in string of management fiascoes

"...At the Cap Metro board level, it's little better, although admittedly, under the law..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Pension Concern Serious

"...The ACG did more than "advise on labor law" as Pacifica's CEO Pat Scott claims. It is..."

March 7, 1997 Column

Palmer Picket Persists

"...about as close to a state of war between labor and management as you can get without an actual..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

YouTube Music Workers Call Strike Against Local Contractor

Cognizant's return-to-office order viewed as possible union-busting tactic

"...The AWU filed an unfair labor practice claim with the National Labor Relations Board in..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...conditions, the tenant association got a major win: The board of the Strategic Housing Finance Corporation (which owns the..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...home-state equivalent to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., on the national scene...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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