Death on the Job

Construction worker falls to his death on the Eastside

"...Tonight at 8pm, July 14, Workers Defense Project will hold a vigil for Loa at the..."

July 14, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

District 4: Getting Cray-Cray

"...single and childless (!!), to "lobbying" (for the Workers Defense Project, on behalf of workers' rights) (!!!), to not..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...redevelopment, but more hesitant about the size of the Project Connect (urban rail) investment and its proposed alignment...."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Susana Almanza, co-director of People Organized in the Defense of Earth and Her Resources, did not respond to..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Happenings

March 14-20

"...to REI today for donation to the Yellow Bike Project's Earn-a-Bike, Youth Education, Earth Day, and Bike Month programs...."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Meet the Candidates for City Council

Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais

"...Incumbent: Greg Casar Experience: Former policy director at Workers Defense Project Issues: Proponent of social equity, shared prosperity, increasing..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Notes on Kamp: Left Out

Austin's economic inequality is a crisis

"...neglecting the rest of us, I highly recommend Workers Defense Project's newly published report, "The Failed Promise of the..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Campaign Snapshots

Get up-to-date on the D3 and D4 candidates before next week's Ballot Boxing forums

"...East Austin activist and co-founder of People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources, Susana Almanza remains the..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Homeless Advocates Oppose Panhandling Ban

Organized opposition to new panhandling laws emerges.

"...The Homeless/Universal Living Wage Coalition, the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund (MALDEF), the Religion and Labor Network of Austin,..."

Sept. 26, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson

Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more

"...Local 1624, which represents the city's civilian employees; Workers Defense Project, which advocates on behalf of construction workers in..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sick Leave: A Wage by Any Other Name?

Texas 3rd Court of Appeals strikes down Austin's ordinance

"...tantamount to minimum wage "absurd." He and the Workers Defense Project both noted that two of the judges on..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“It’s About Damn Time”

City Council passes first paid sick leave ordinance in the South

"...at about 7:30pm, with José Garza of the Workers Defense Project, telling Council: “Tonight you are on the verge..."

Feb. 19, 2018 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges

"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."

"...Central Labor Council, Austin Travis County EMS, and Workers Defense Project. The full list of individual and group endorsements..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Labor: Good, Bad ... and Ugly

Pro-worker bills filed – anti-worker bills with better prospects

"...that order (HB 88 and 183). According to Workers Defense Project, Perry's order "effectively create[s] another barrier for the..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Chronicle Endorsements

"...and workers' rights from his position at the Workers Defense Project. Moreover, in doing so, he not only spoke..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...Susana Almanza, co-director of People Organized in the Defense of Earth and Her Resources, did not respond to..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar: May 27-June 3

"...Walter C. Long, founder of the Texas After Violence Project, discusses his organization's findings from interviewing people affected by..."

May 28, 2010 News Column

Happenings

March 20-27

"...BECOME A WORKERS' RIGHTS EDUCATOR The Workers Defense Project seeks Spanish speakers to educate immigrants about workers'..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

How Much of the Colorado Should We Leave Up to Elon Musk’s Discretion?

Tesla uses a massive amount of water while the Boring Co. attempts to dump its wastewater into the river

"...residents. But immediately, there were concerns from the Workers Defense Project about the lack of third-party monitoring in the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Lege Lines: “A Liar and Hateful Man”

Matt Rinaldi calls ICE, threatens to shoot a colleague

"...allegations, but claimed the threat of violence came in "self-defense" after Dems vowed to "get" him in the parking..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...Members, Sheriff Sally Hernandez, and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF) merely because they voiced opposition..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Did the White House and ICE Collude?

Inquiring civil rights groups want to know

"...widespread immigration crackdown in Texas. The Texas Civil Rights Project, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, and Workers..."

Feb. 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Immigration, Coyotes, and Convictions

Cruz continues to cavil, Council protects coyotes, and more

"...action was, on the whole, muted. Cristina Tzintzun, Workers Defense Project executive director, posted a statement that captured the..."

Nov. 24, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...McGhee's intelligence, knowledge, and passionate advocacy for affordable housing projects and historic preservation, he, too, would likely butt heads..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Very Early Returns: Calling All Council Candidates!

The mayoral and council election season has already started

"...Susana Almanza, co-director of People Organized in the Defense of Earth and Her Resources, did not respond to..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You

More questions than answers in Green Water Treatment Plant deal

"...as when developers expected to break ground on the project. Things started to unravel after that. The Workers Defense..."

April 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...Apply now for a summer internship with the Workers Defense Project. There's a wide range of openings for enterprising..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 24-July 1

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT NEEDS VOL­UN­TEERS Join the struggle to protect the..."

June 25, 2010 News Column

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, v.2

Has Austin lost its groove? A surprising answer.

"...Chito Vela's reluctance concerning provisions to ensure that construction projects on city-owned lands comply with the Better Builder Certification..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...defeat, incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore was unseated by Workers Defense Project Executive Director José Garza by more than 43,000..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

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