Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...help pay for upgrading urban parks that benefit their projects. In Phoenix she managed about 1,100 employees on an..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature

Oops!

"...Two Propositions" (News, Oct. 15), we incorrectly stated Workers Defense Project endorsed Proposition A. Workers Defense Action Fund –..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Column

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...there to represent: local advocates and activists from Workers Defense Project, Austin Justice Coa­lition, Planned Parenthood, and elsewhere. The..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...experience as an organizer and spokesman for the Workers Defense Project. (Prior to his election, he had advocated successfully..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature 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

"...ambitious demonstration to date calling for immigration reform, Workers Defense Project is poised this week to launch a 35-mile..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

All This and Zoning Too

Marathon City Council meeting zones through lengthy agenda

"...Tzintzún for her decade of stewardship of the Workers Defense Project and the organization’s support and defense of workers’..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Anti-Immigration Lawsuit on Shaky Ground

Anti-immigrant lawyers file Brownsville lawsuit against Obama order

"...Azarmehr. Amelia Ruiz Fischer of the Texas Civil Rights Project is similarly underwhelmed: "This is political posturing and legally..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

White Lodging Sues City Over Fees

Hotel developer seeks injunction against city for canceling agreement

"...no existing 'prevailing wage policy' for privately funded construction projects."..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council: What's Your Incentive?

HID Global is getting some economic incentives, but expect the policy on that to change soon

"...members (encouraged by public testimony and in particular Workers Defense Project activists) pressed company reps on paying prevailing wages..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

The Weight of 20 Tons

What went wrong to kill Bahman Kaman?

"...Cadence McShane, the general contractor in charge of the project, are not strangers to OSHA's investigations. Both have paid..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

85th Texas Legislature Preview

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

"...additional sales taxes and other funding to TxDOT highway projects – there is less urgency about broad transportation plans..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Council Preview: Wildhorses, Salamanders, Elephants

Only 51 items on today's agenda – but plenty of potential land mines

"...one on garage/carport code exemptions, a proposed affordable housing project in District 3, compatibility waivers on South Congress, and..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Labor Group Seeks to Depose White Lodging

Downtown Marriott developer accused of breaking incentive agreement

"...The ongoing scrum between the Workers Defense Project and White Lodging – the firm behind the..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Top 10 Local Stories

WTP4, IDEA, Leslie, and more

"...7) Workers Rising The Workers Defense Project celebrated its 10th year with important victories for..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 7-14

"...OPEN HOUSE: MOPAC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Share your thoughts on upcoming changes along the MoPac..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 4-11

"...Volunteer to improve local trails! Choose from 14 different projects at www.austinparks.org/trailsday.html...."

June 5, 2009 News Feature

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...the Commis­sioners Court attempted to move forward with the project, disagreements over the cost, the location, the scale, etc.,..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

More Agenda, More Council

This week brings 99 items – and a host of potential candidates

"...has objected to a developer's plans for a mixed-use project anchored by a boutique hotel). There are a few..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Sheriff's Office Draws Heat for Helping ICE

County's willingness to oblige feds prompts backlash

"...Austin-area defense lawyers are bracing for a spike in immigration cases,..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Fragmented Senate Contest Becomes a Fight Between Royce West and MJ Hegar

Winner will challenge long-term GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn

"...Tzintzún Ramirez, a founder of both the Workers Defense Project and the Latinx organizing group Jolt, said that..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...city of San Antonio, represented by Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), the Workers Defense Project, and..."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Supreme Court Deadlocks on Immigration

Obama order to extend relief to undocumented immigrants blocked

"...basis,” Jose P. Garza, executive director of the Workers Defense Project, tells the Chronicle...."

June 23, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Plenty of Work, and Campaigns

November elections are coming soon

"...Energy (committee of the whole). On the annual budget project, Council has been hearing staff presentations on the city's..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101

"...discuss the future of Austin community radio. 11am-2pm. Work­ers Defense Project, 5604 Manor Rd. Free. www.facebook.com/austinairwaves...."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column

Council Goes Back to Work

White Lodging, Taco PUD, and more

"...limited to: a height controversy over a proposed condo project, a wage dispute between construction workers and a hotel..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bill of the Week

Building a Better Texas

"...According to the new study – a yearlong project by the Workers Defense Project and faculty from the..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

Bill of the Week: Building a Better Texas

Construction industry in need of legislative remodel

"...According to the new study – a yearlong project by the Workers Defense Project and faculty from the..."

Feb. 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Civics 101

"...former New York Times reporter covers prosecutorial misconduct, inadequate defense, and the inequalities of the death penalty. 7pm. 5604..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature

Civics 101

"...BASTROP EMPTY BOWL PROJECT Pick out a bowl (handcrafted by a local student)..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 8-15

"...THE LARAMIE PROJECT: 10 YEARS LATER EPI­LOGUE This follow-up to the poignant..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

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