Dem Endorsement Roundup

Dukes shut out in big endorsement meeting of Democratic clubs.

"...one huge clusterfu… er, forum Wednesday night at the AFL-CIO Hall Downtown. We'll present a more detailed review in..."

Jan. 17, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Perry vs. Ahmadinejad

What may make Rick Perry call a special session?

"...when it comes to business contracts. Ten states, including Texas, have considered Iran divestment laws this year alone. The..."

July 23, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Backstage With Bell

Chris Bell knew the TV debate was his one shot, so he tried to hit it out of the park

"...debate, Bell spent the entire day practicing at the Texas AFL-CIO headquarters in Austin. He took questions on camera..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Kucinich: Creating the Voice for Peace

The Ohio congressman's all-star presidential campaign barnstorms through Austin.

"...local tour, during which the candidate filed for the Texas primary, raised money, fired up his supporters, and spoke..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Capitol Chronicle

Sen. John Whitmire flees exile in Albuquerque and says he'll return to the Senate with or without his Democratic colleagues.

"...When Houston Democratic Sen. John Whitmire returned to Texas from Albuquerque last week, even longtime labor activists were..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines

"...women -- City Attorney Sedora Jefferson, heading for the Texas Association of School Boards, and Police Monitor (and former..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Happenings

"...be held Sunday, March 9, at 3pm, at the Texas AFL-CIO, 1106 Lavaca. The next big anti-war demo is..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature

No Commitment Necessary

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

"...[temporary workers]," says Rick Levy, legal director of the Texas AFL-CIO. "They move around, they're divided by geography, they..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Protest

"...Protesters, including Montserrat Garibay of the Texas AFL-CIO, gather outside the the 46th American Legislative Exchange..."

Aug. 15, 2019 Photo Gallery

City Council Picks Up the Pieces

"..."It doesn't matter what the business model is," said Texas AFL-CIO Communications Director Ed Sills, "[both taxi and TNC]..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Civics 101

"...to RSVP. 1-4pm. Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd. dsp-cs@dsptexas.com...."

March 30, 2012 News Column

'Surely We're All Worth a Nickel?'

Will AISD flinch from tax election?

"...has one of the lowest tax rates in Central Texas and in its own recent history. Meanwhile, its teachers..."

Aug. 23, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Perry's Eyes on the Prize?

What does a Fort Worth special election potentially mean for a possible special session and a rumored veep run?

"...Bush. As Ed Sills, director of communications for the Texas AFL-CIO, told Chronic, "Does this sound like a man..."

Aug. 20, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

Who's Zooming Who?

"...Mindy Montford: N/A; Austin Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO)..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature

A Way Out of the Desert?

Sanchez and Morales hustle for the AFL-CIO.

"...from the dim Morales/Tony Sanchez fireworks at this week's AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (C.O.P.E.) convention, the recipe remains..."

Jan. 18, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

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.

"...are rules. Specifically, there is Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Open Government Act,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

The Hightower Report

Simmering Water War; and Vote and Run

"...Here in Texas, we're suffering from withdrawal pains...."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...25, in the Sinclair Suite (Room 3.128) of the Texas Union. Speech communication professor Dana Cloud will discuss her..."

March 20, 1998 News Feature

Rebel With Many Causes

A Philosophical Divide

"...year after marrying in 1972, the couple moved to Texas to start their respective careers -- she as a..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

"...two decades -- has now been dropped by the Texas Turnpike Authority from its list of Central Texas road..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Pocketbook Politics

If Not Now, When?

"...ever -- 2.8% as of August, according to the Texas Workforce Commission -- one might ask, why now? Minimum..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Paul-itically Incorrect

Ron Paul's Wacky Views Highlight a Bitter Race

"...out of the city hall chambers in El Campo, Texas on October 17, the months-long hate campaign between Congressional..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Naked City

An advocate for the Charleston Five seeks support in Austin.

"...Longshoremen's Association Local 1422 President Kenneth Riley visited the Texas AFL-CIO headquarters last week to raise awareness of (and..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Capitol Chronicle

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

"...the first asbestos product-liability lawsuit in 1971 in Orange, Texas. They didn't mine or make asbestos there, of course..."

July 25, 2003 News Column by Michael King

A Pilgrimage for Immigrants

Advocates for immigration reform plan a 35-mile pilgrimage from T. Don Hutto Residential Center to the Governor's Mansion

"...the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas judge's injunction against the president's immigration-related initiatives...."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.

White stands out as Dems' best shot

"...rhythm of life on the trail. At the state AFL-CIO Com­mittee on Political Education convention at Austin's Omni Hotel..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Happenings

Aug. 30-Sept. 6

"...LABOR DAY FISH FRY The Austin AFL-CIO sponsors this annual get-together. All are welcome. 5:30-8:30pm. AFL-CIO..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Watchdog group Campaigns for People releases newest findings

"...corporate money dictates the actions (or inactions) of the Texas Legislature, along comes more proof. The newest findings, released..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...and proceeding to the Capitol. Speakers will include Austin AFL-CIO President David Brown and AFL-CIO Texas State Field Director..."

March 29, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

AISD First-Day Jitters

School opens with technical glitches; teachers' union demands waiver to extend virtual learning

"...PTAs for two years and has advocated at the Texas Legislature for more public education funding. The AFL-CIO Texas..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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