Tesla Gigafactory to be Investigated for Labor Standards Violations

Workers Defense Project calls out wage theft, unsafe conditions

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

The week’s biggest news, in brief

"...Workers Defense Project reported Wednesday that it had filed a complaint..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature

Opinion: Coronavirus Is Exposing the Threat the Texas GOP Poses to Public Health

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez explains why a government that takes care of its people builds a healthier and safer country

"...candidate for Texas and founder of Jolt and Workers Defense Project. Her work has appeared in Al Jazeera, Dallas..."

March 27, 2020 Column by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez

U.S. Senate Candidate Tzintzún Ramirez's Campaign "Joke" Raises Eyebrows

An endorsement from Susan Sarandon didn't help matters

"...supporter of Tzintzún Ramirez since her days at Workers Defense Project). Baldwin might be wondering if that means he’s..."

Jan. 6, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Election Ticker: Marching Toward 2020

The latest from the local campaign trails

"...AFSCME Local 1624 campaign affiliate VOTE PAC decided on..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...Tzintzún Ramirez has built two statewide organizations – Workers Defense Project and Jolt! (aimed at building Latinx participation in..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...JOLT founder and former director of Workers Defense Project, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez (D) posted $459,000 raised, and..."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: The Wrong Way, The Right Way

ALEC, APA two associations with different responses to our challenging times

"...Texas Sierra Club, Texas AFL-CIO, Common Cause Texas, Workers Defense Project, Austin AFSCME, Extinction Rebellion ATX, ADAPT of Texas,..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...That view is not shared by Moore's challengers in..."

July 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Don Zimmerman Announces Campaign for HD 47

Candidates begin to surface for 2020 primaries

"...is an attorney and executive director of the Workers Defense Project; Martinson is an attorney with the Texas Legal..."

May 31, 2019 News Post by Michael King

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...as is José Garza, executive director of the Workers Defense Project. (Neither Martinson nor Garza immediately responded to Chronicle..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements

Dec. 11 Run-off Election; Early Voting Nov. 29-Dec. 7

"...spent the past four years getting several affordable housing projects in D3 off the ground. We look forward to..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

3rd Court Halts Paid Sick Leave

City ordinance put on pause by soon-to-be-ex-judges

"...The Texas AFL-CIO and the Workers Defense Project sounded off on the ruling, saying it will..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...finding resolutions. We believe her work with the Workers Defense Project has given her experience in political organizing –..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Mentally Ill Undocumented Immigrant on ICE Hold

Tania Silva arrested by APD on July 21

"...arrests had to be made." Activists with the Workers Defense Project and Silva's family gathered at the Travis County..."

July 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Help on the Way in Fight for Sick Pay

Workers Defense Project intervenes against anti-ordinance effort

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dem Party Chair: Who Can Replace Harding?

Two formidable candidates for TCDP chair

"...she recently told a forum hosted by the Workers Defense Project. "I'm happy to ask people for money, especially..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

“We Build Bridges, Not Walls”

Council Members target companies building border wall

"...the support from groups on hand – the Workers Defense Project and the Sierra Club – said, “We’re better..."

Feb. 1, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines: Off the Rails Already

Lege opens with sparring chambers, questions about Dukes' future

"...announced to replace her through special election. Former Workers Defense Project board chair Chito Vela spent the weekend calling..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Vela to Dukes: Resign "Immediately"

Candidate tells rep. to consider values, interests of constituents

"...Attorney, former chairman of the Workers Defense Project, and potential state representative for House District 46..."

Nov. 30, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The Race for House District 46

The pool of potential candidates is filling up for Dawnna Dukes' seat

"...race got more interesting when attorney and former Workers Defense Project chair Chito Vela announced. His entrance could split..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pro-Immigration Rally Set for Sunday Morning

Tracking organizational efforts in the face of Donald Trump

"...says another organizer, former Executive Director of the Workers Defense Project Cristina Tzintzún...."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...self-loan but has done virtually no campaigning. Former Workers Defense Project organizer Casar, meanwhile, has shown considerable popularity and..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

The American Dream Deferred: SCOTUS Stalemates on Immigrant Rights

United States v. Texas

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

July 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Casar Kicks Off

Campaigns rumble into gear – and Doggett talks House sit-in

"...prior service as an organizer and spokesman for Workers Defense Project as a preparation and augury for how he..."

June 27, 2016 News Post by Michael King

MLA Subconference: Politics for Scholars

Two-day event takes place at Cheer Up Charlies

"...school teacher and Chicanix artist Jesus Valles, and Workers Defense Project Associate Director Brigid Hall...."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2015

"...Workers Defense Project holds a candlelight vigil for immigrant families at..."

Dec. 31, 2015 Photo Gallery

ICE Still in Austin

Travis County Commissioners Court asks sheriff to stop honoring ICE detainer requests

"...month, Eckhardt was joined by Mayor Steve Adler, Workers Defense Project members, and others calling on Gov. Abbott to..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Civics 101

"...information session with U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett about Workers Defense Project's immigration processing services. 11am. WDP, 5604 Manor Rd.,..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Column

Point Austin: One Last Chance

Council moves to resume firefighter negotiations

"...Casar told me that his previous career at Workers Defense Project addressed "the intersection of racial justice and labor..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Column by Michael King

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