Fruits of Their Labor

How labor-related bills have fared this session

"...It's no secret that, in Texas, "good for big business" often means "bad for workers."..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

After 40 Years of Hard Labor, Joe Gunn Steps Down

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

"...D. Gunn stepped down from the presidency of the Texas AFL-CIO last week, his name -- just plain "Joe"..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Don't Lose Your Day Job

Texas unemployment insurance paints a dismal picture.

"..."stimulus package," which also included $594 million to bolster Texas' currently insolvent unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund. Failing that..."

March 22, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News Shorts

"...Clinton -- that we "Build the bridge between the Texas that is and the Texas that can be." He..."

Sept. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Stopping the Nonsense

The No Nonsense campaign gears up to derail the national anti-gay crusade

"...Because, he says, even in beet-red Texas, there is hope. It helps that several factors are..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The 'Obamacare' Scare

GOP employs national playbook in Travis County House races

"...Did anyone mention to the Republican Party of Texas that President Barack Obama isn't running for re-election this..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

On The Lege

Sunset proposal to do away with agency gets optimistic response on all sides

"...It could be curtains next year for the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission if lawmakers agree to a proposal..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Nader's name to appear on the presidential ballot in Texas, finding that the state's rules on ballot access are..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pols Listen to Voters -- What a Concept

Texas politicians court the Industrial Areas Foundation at its Austin conference.

"...to the 10,000 mostly working class delegates of the Texas Industrial Areas Foundation Network (IAF), moved toward a rousing..."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

"...increase among other regions in the state. But as Texas AFL-CIO Communications Director Ed Sills points out, data from..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Rylander's Prison Plans Not Sewn Up

Comptroller Rylander seeks to aid the war effort with Texas prisoners.

"...pomp and circumstance, Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander announced her Texas War Relief Package: her homemade response to the Sept...."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

What Price Labor?

Business as Usual

"...around to seek redress against the company with the Texas Workforce Commission; the rest of the crew went home..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Activists call attention to big-box retailer's poor record of providing affordable health care to employees

"...the United Food and Commercial Workers, along with the Texas AFL-CIO, the Austin Central Labor Council, Interfaith Worker Justice,..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Redrawing History in HD47

Workman campaign breaks out the Photoshop

"...While combing the Workman website yesterday, we pressed on..."

Oct. 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Supports Dan Grant

"...141, Harris County), the Harris County Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO), the Brazos Valley Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO), Harris County..."

Feb. 14, 2008 Postmarks

News Roundup: Questions and Answers

Sandra Bland cause of death still unclear

"...the death of Sandra Bland in police custody in Texas raise more questions than they answer. Bland was headed..."

July 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...was fresh out of college at the Univer­si­ty of Texas, where she had earned a degree in Latin American..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Point Austin: Did You Work Last Weekend?

Reflections on the value of Texas labor

"...let's take a moment to review a few illuminating Texas statistics. According to the Kaiser Foundation, more than five..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Justice and Worker Safety

Labor leaders and legislators draw attention to court decision they say threatens work­ers' ability to sue when injured by negligent employers

"...Rights Day (Dec. 10) to draw attention to a Texas Supreme Court decision from this summer, which they say..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...by the Supreme Court decision that redrew five Southwest Texas congressional districts, including districts 21 and 25 in Austin...."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature

Teachers Eye Union Label

Four Texas Teacher Associations Fight for Members

"...Teachers in Texas face the same battles over working conditions as Oregon..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...From inside the headquarters of the Texas AFL-CIO, Garza described local efforts to revolutionize the justice..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...Texas Women's March: Roughly 1,000 participants rallied at the Texas..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 3-10

"...the Austin Central Labor Council for this annual celebration. Texas AFL-CIO parking lot, 1106 Lavaca...."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature

Workers' Comp Weakened

The Texas Supreme Court upholds Entergy v. Summers decision

"...The Texas Supreme Court last week reaffirmed its decision in the..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Notable Democratic Endorsements

A roundup of the Dem clubs' recommendations for the March 4 primary

"...6 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18/Texas AFL-CIO, Ted Ankrum, Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston)..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...that such lawsuits against the settlement covering some 700,000 Texas policyholders were anticipated, and he doesn't expect they'll derail..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Staff Infection

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

"...the university's development office and a member of the Texas State Employees Union, has been a particularly vocal opponent..."

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

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...It wasn't a good week for Texas Democrats...."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Get Your Anti-War On

"...Texas AFL-CIO leader Linda Chavez-Thompson, City Council Member Raul Alvarez,..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

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