Council: New Matrix for Economic Incentives

Adds wage standards to construction & development agreements

"...and prevailing wages for construction workers on all incentive-based projects – that is, when companies have applied for economic..."

Oct. 28, 2013 News Post 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”

"...and NFIB,” said Emily Timm, deputy director of Workers Defense Project. “Because of Ken Paxton’s attack on paid sick..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Setting an Example

City increases its own base pay; will other employers follow suit?

"...Austin Interfaith, along with others, such as AFSCME, Workers Defense Project, LiUNA, and the Equal Justice Center, took part..."

Sept. 16, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Last Last Sunday?

Austin organizing project contemplating its future

"...the experiment and evaluate feedback. And we've concluded the project was a great success and a huge failure...."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Robert Jensen

Coalition Will Put Paid Sick Leave Before Council

Greg Casar present as Work Strong Austin outlines initial policy

"...Alongside members of groups like the Workers Defense Project, Fight for $15, and UNITE HERE, Council Member..."

Sept. 5, 2017 News Post by Joseph Caterine

ICE Raid in Austin?

Federal immigration agency rumored to be in town for roundup

"...UPDATE (Feb. 10): Reports are coming in that ICE..."

Feb. 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Daily Hustle: 7/29/10 (Updated)

Council meets today

"...return agenda, and dozens of allies of the Workers Defense Project, there to congratulate council on inserting a provision..."

July 29, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Movement Mujeres Looks to Empower Young Women of Color

Project empowers young women of color

"...The project comes from a deeply personal place for both women,..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council Preview: Marriott Pays Up

Thursday ends fee dispute, broods contact teams, and welcomes torment

"...over fee waivers granted its Congress Ave. Marriott hotel project – in return for a prevailing wage structure on..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Time for a Change

A look back at Cristina Tzintzún's time fighting for immigrant rights

"...to speeches. It was the successful culmination of Workers Defense Project's latest action, a three-day pilgrimage from the T...."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...of the Texas construction workforce, according to a UT/Workers Defense Project report. [inset-1-right]..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Tries to Address Wage Theft, Texas Tries to Make It Harder

Is your boss stealing from you?

"...Back in December, Workers Defense Project and other labor organizations celebrated the passage of..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Thin White Line

Wage fight involving White Lodging moves to Council

"...pay prevailing wages to construction workers on the Marriott project. The agreement also stipulated that the city would pull..."

Aug. 7, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

City Cuts Fee Waivers to Marriott Builder; Labor Groups File Workplace Complaints

Labor rights groups stop playing nice

"...Third and Congress should pay construction workers on the project, labor rights groups have stopped playing (relatively) nice. On..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...the option for the city to provide 10%.") The project will also have more than 200,000 square feet of..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Then There's This: White Lodging's Steal of a Deal

What part of 'prevailing wage ordinance' do you not understand?

"...to 13 carpenters working on the JW Marriott Hotel project at Second and Con­gress. The 13 were identified in..."

June 14, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Save the Trees!

Groups aim to spare seven Downtown trees

"...winners: Trammell Crow, contractors, and (surprise!) both the Workers Defense Project and low-income housing advocates – the latter had..."

June 1, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Working Man of Green Gables

Condo developer targeted for claims of unpaid wages, unsafe conditions

"...go unnoticed, least of all by rally organizer Workers Defense Project, which advocates on behalf of workers and low..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Hotel Hypocrite

Developer wants to cancel wage agreement but keep incentives

"...• Allow the project to continue operating under the agreement as it was..."

March 8, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Election Ticker: A Tale of Two Propositions

Prop A jostling amid record-breaking voting stats

"...rate election that would fund the "initial investment" of Project Connect. On Monday several local business owners, including Esther's..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Who's Afraid of Accountability?

Gables Residential not ready to "Build It Better" just yet

"...For years, Workers Defense Project has received complaints about unsafe working conditions and..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Wage Vigilance

Local businessman under fire for owing money to employees of his former West Lake Hills restaurant

"...Justice Center, a self-described "non-profit organization that includes several projects supporting workplace justice for low and moderate-income working families"..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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

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

"...Garza is currently the co-executive director of the Workers Defense Project, the workers' rights advocacy and activist group, where..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...of their families,” said Ana Gonzalez with the Workers Defense Project...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Remembering an "Unknown Worker"

Construction workers demand "No more deaths"

"...Tuesday, July 14, Workers Defense Project held a vigil for 28-year-old Mexican national Ramiro..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Still All About the Money?

WDP hopes Endeavor will agree to stronger worker safety terms

"...known in Austin for developing the Domain, among other projects. That decision came as a blow to neighborhood advocates,..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Marriott Incentives Deal Dies on Dais

Council takes no action on proposed revisions to prevailing wage ordinance

"...wage" when they told the developer behind the Marriott project, Indiana-based White Lodging Services Corp., that their construction workers..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Building a Place to Build Community

Northeast center built on progressive foundation

"...of progressive groups. The founding organizations include the Workers Defense Project (Proyecto Defensa Laboral), which supports the interests of..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

The View From 21 Rio

Workers mourn and OSHA cites contractors in fatal accident

"...against four contractors involved in the 21 Rio construction project. Specifically, OSHA cited: 1) subcontractor Capoera Construction for..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...cleanup was nearly complete. Eastside nonprofit People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources played a key role..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature

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