Headlines

"...Say You're Sick: Ken Paxton wants to get in on the latest..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature

Texas Republicans Vow to Repeal Ordinance

"...an ordinance mandating private employees receive compensation when they're sick, that Texas GOP legislators, on their continued hypocritical crusade..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Back to the Dais

Short month, long agendas

"...venue, and CM Greg Casar's proposal for mandatory employee sick leave for local businesses. With the Columbus Crew owners..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Memories in Memo-Land

Tracking back on Marc Ott's previous disciplinary memo to Acevedo

"...police unions, since 2009 – was using Association Business Leave money to attend to his CLEAT duties. (ABL money..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

City and Statewide Police Union Settle Dispute

CLEAT will pay for Sgt. Harrison's leave time

"...settled a dispute about who should pay for union-work leave time...."

Aug. 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Who Pays For Police Union Work?

Police officers, union, and city officials argue over leave time

"...concerns have already had impact at City Hall and leave open the question whether union leave time has been..."

Aug. 6, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...signed into law free school meals, paid family and sick leave, marijuana legalization, and reproductive rights protections. He is..."

Aug. 9, 2024 News Feature

Council Goes for Short-Term Police Deal, Ignores Union Noise

One year, last chance

"...negotiated with them – before May 6 that would leave oversight in its current state and postpone the effect..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

The two candidates race to the left

"...That leaves TX-35 wide open – a solidly Democratic, 70% non-Anglo..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Ugly End to Jason Dusterhoft's Police Career Was Only the Beginning for APD

Three chiefs gone in Austin

"...boy who was the first in his family to leave home and get a college degree, his leadership role..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines

"...Sick of This: On Wednesday, Oct. 17, the Texas 3rd..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature

Headlines

"...Sick Pay, No Soccer: Expect a lively debate at today's..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature

The Hightower Report: Should Lousy, Low-Wage Jobs Count as “Jobs”?

Great news, everybody: Jobs are now plentiful!

"...And forget about such "luxuries" as health coverage, pension, sick leave, vacation time, and having a regular schedule. These..."

July 14, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Infinity Pool

Body doubles take on a new, sick meaning in this next gen Cronenberg horror

"...barbed wire surrounding the gates, dire warnings not to leave the premises, and the horrifying skin masks worn by..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

CapMetro Suspends MetroExpress Service, Eliminates Fare in April

New measures installed to minimize spread of COVID-19

"...administrative staff, are covered under a newly implemented supplemental sick leave policy, which adds three weeks of paid leave..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Capital Metro Further Suspends Transit Service

Temporary modifications aimed at combating the spread of COVID-19

"...staff, are covered under the agency’s newly implemented supplemental sick leave policy, which allots an additional three weeks of..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...the stage for new, not-always-easy conversations as our city leaves its (20)teens for its (20)20s – about our schools,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Mayor Adler on How the 86th Legislature Will Affect Austin

“Something’s going to have to give. It’s real.”

"...pleased that “we weren’t preempted on fair-chance hiring and sick leave” for local workers. As in many previous sessions,..."

May 29, 2019 News Post by Michael King

85th Texas Legislature Preview

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

"...broad transportation plans in the 2017 session. However, that leaves more opportunity for legislative meddling in local matters –..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Bonnaroo (From the Pit)

"...ill and by the next morning we were both sick as dogs and unable to move much farther than..."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Gary Miller

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"..."confirmed," yet was garbage. The caseworker was out on sick leave and with car troubles for a week, never..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Column

United Flight Attendants Prepare to Picket Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

They are fighting to be paid for every hour they work

"...calls an industry-leading contract with improvements in work rules, sick leave, vacation time, and benefits, as well as a..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

“We Need Texas in This Fight”

Elizabeth Warren stumps for Casar, a growing progressive coalition in D.C., and affordable housing

"...His ordinance requiring all local employers to offer paid sick leave was struck down by the all-GOP Texas Supreme..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar Employees Unionize

Not yet recognized, union asks for increased wages and transparency

"...key requests include increases in wages and benefits, paid sick leave, transparency regarding Covid-19 practices and policies, and a..."

Feb. 15, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

Winebelly Shutters, Via 313 Shudders, Rosen’s and Rosita’s Go Brick-and-Mortar, Huckleberry Has a Moving Experience …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...management suspended them for delivery of a petition requesting sick leave, hazard pay, enhanced COVID safety protocols, and more...."

Jan. 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...on his progressive Council victories – such as paid sick leave (later struck down by the Texas Supreme Court)..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Texas Redistricting Maps Advance, Lawmakers Aspire for Newly Drawn Seats

Talarico goes south, Doggett west, as Casar trades up

"...young socialist organizer and his issues directly, from paid sick leave to decriminalizing homelessness to funding abortion support groups..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: A Tale of Two Gregs

While Abbott loses his marbles, Casar and other urban progressives band together

"...even longer, covering local bail and jail policies, paid sick leave ordinances and labor standards for construction workers, and..."

June 4, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: We Have Better Things to Do

Stay mad, Dan Patrick! Public safety will be reimagined, with or without you

"...city of its power to adopt ordinances guaranteeing paid sick leave and other worker rights, or making sure Austin..."

April 16, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Has the Lege Truly Moved Past LGBTQIA Bigotry?

Slow progress toward equality and respect may continue

"...ordinances on labor rights – such as Austin's paid sick leave requirement – specifically exempted nondiscrimination ordinances protecting LGBTQIA..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Lilli Hime

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