The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...The scourge of school finance reform, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, remains a wild card. Last session, the House passed..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Point Austin: No Choice

When bosses say their hands are tied, handcuffs follow

"...another metaphor this week by Texas AFL-CIO Legal Director Rick Levy, who attended the Cap Metro meeting in solidarity..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...weeks leading up to his special session proclamation, Gov. Rick Perry has steadily turned the emphasis from inadequate public..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

No Commitment Necessary

As the economy takes a dive, many high tech workers find themselves stuck on the temping treadmill

"...very difficult to get access to [temporary workers]," says Rick Levy, legal director of the Texas AFL-CIO. "They move..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Sick Leave: A Wage by Any Other Name?

Texas 3rd Court of Appeals strikes down Austin's ordinance

"...Rick Levy of the Texas AFL-CIO calls that a "bizarre..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

2018 Primary Election Notes

The news you need

"...due to scheduling conflicts, they've since come around. President Rick Levy attributed the switch to O'Rourke's dedication to talking..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by News Staff

After 40 Years of Hard Labor, Joe Gunn Steps Down

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

"...AFL-CIO general counsel Rick Levy says that no matter the direction labor takes,..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

The Lege moves to foreclose court access to victims of asbestos exposure.

"...Civil Practices Committee July 8 -- although later, when Rick Levy of the AFL-CIO called him on it, he..."

July 25, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Amid Coronavirus, Labor Advocates Call on State to End Attack on Paid Sick Leave

Abbott fails to account for millions who can’t just “work from home”

"...of folks in our economy don't have that option,” Rick Levy with the AFL-CIO tells the Chronicle. “A truck..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...as lieutenant governor and president of the Senate, Dan Patrick had prepared a bombastic press conference promoting what he..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Don't Lose Your Day Job

Texas unemployment insurance paints a dismal picture.

"...Proposals Much of the problem, says AFL-CIO legal director Rick Levy, is that the Legislature has traditionally treated unemployment..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Nancy Pelosi Touts Voting Rights in Eastside Swing

U.S. House speaker stops in Austin to promote new anti-corruption legislation

"...them: former state Senator Wendy Davis, Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy, former state Rep. Glen Maxey, and Travis County..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Staff Infection

Sick of Low Wages, UT Staff Vow Three-Day 'Burnt Orange Flu'

"...even as her base salary continued, in spurts and trickles, to rise...."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

"...this week reporting that in the 15 months after Rick Perry became governor, 83% of his meetings have been..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Labor: Playing Defense

"...than point to specific bills, Legal and Education Director Rick Levy of the Texas AFL-CIO foreshadowed larger labor fights..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Will Texas Do Better?

As the 83rd Legislature slouches toward Austin, hope dances a two-step with apprehension

"...for – and fearing – as the session approaches. Rick Levy, legal and education director for the Texas AFL-CIO,..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Texas Dems Go to Court to Block Abbott's Funding Veto

Filing says governor's defunding of Lege is invalid

"...... are bystanders in this brawl," Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy said. "Gov. Abbott's ambition and obsession with control..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Workforce Commission Overflowing With Unemployment Claims

Has COVID-19 exposed the flaws in an inadequate state system?

"...crisis that we're in now,” said Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy. “Whether it's hollowing out our core services, including..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

All That $10 Million Can't Buy

Anti-Prop 1 faction celebrates referendum's resounding defeat

"...Police Association President Ken Casaday and Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Rick Levy. As results continued to come in, it was..."

May 7, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Democracy Awakening Rally

On May 1, Public Citizen hosted a rally to call attention to two issues "threaten[ing] our core democratic values": current campaign finance laws and laws restricting the right to vote.

"...Rick Levy of AFL-CIO..."

May 2, 2016 Photo Gallery

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Sandra Bland cause of death still unclear

"...New leadership for Texas AFL-CIO as current secretary-treasurer John Patrick. He will head up the union federation, which represents..."

July 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Bonus Bill of the Week: Corporations Can't Vote, But Can Make It Rain

Dems seek constitutional overturn for Citizens United

"...Education Austin president Ken Zarifis, Texas AFL-CIO legal director Rick Levy, and Austin NAACP president Nelson Linder plus representatives..."

Jan. 13, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Battle on the Shuttle

For aggrieved UT drivers, the buck stops at Capital Metro

"...Ray said ATU Local 1549 contacted labor lawyer Rick Levy (also counsel for the Texas AFL-CIO) to sue..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Media Clips

The Austin American-Statesman accuses the Texas Department of Public Safety of witholding public information on the Waco siege; KOOP founder Jim Ellinger gets shut out of the radio station's building.

"...where KOOP meetings are frequently held, AFL-CIO legal director Rick Levy said, "Nobody outside of here has the authority..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Campaign Update: Frontrunner Dues and Blues

Kim and Clarke race for the line

"...campaign has hired former Knaupe consultants Mark Littlefield and Rick Cofer, whose staff was making calls from the former..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...Mike Levy "The Lingerer" Signature move: Response-Time Roundhouse..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Justice Can Wait

On eve of hearing, Perry reshuffles the Forensic Science Commission

"...his conclusions in the Cameron Todd Willingham case, Gov. Rick Perry removed three members of the commission and replaced..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...a better place for them to live." – Gov. Rick Perry, in response to a question about returning gay..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...numbers could flip-flop at any moment. As the results trickle in, forecasting the inevitable Republican state sweep, there remains..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...two stand out: the shooting death of American teacher Rick Spier in 2002, and the 2001 murder of Theys..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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