Happenings

March 14-20

"...BECOME A WORKERS' RIGHTS EDUCATOR The Workers Defense Project seeks Spanish speakers interested in educating immigrants about..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

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

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...that reflected both courthouse tensions between prosecutors and the defense bar and the county's general trend toward electing women..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect

But Texas is likely to appeal

"...Progress Texas, Every Texan, ACLU of Texas, and Workers Defense Project – five advocacy organizations opposing the law –..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

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

Austin at Large: SXSW, in Four Dimensions

Reporter, presenter, attendee, local: An after-action report on confab’s comeback

"...this experience wanted or expected. (Special props to Workers Defense Project emissary David Chincanchan for point-guarding this conversation.)..."

March 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Investing in Working-Class Communities Is Central to Our Public Safety

Travis County D.A. Jose Garza argues we must invest time and resources the root cause of crime – instability

"...immigrant rights activist, and executive director of the Workers Defense Project, Garza has advocated for criminal justice and bail..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by José Garza

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...Laborers' International Union of North America 1095, and Workers Defense Action Fund, among others...."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Follow the Money ... to the Polls

Election funds flow to and from candidates and PACs

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...Firefighters and EMS PACs, Education Austin, and the Workers Defense Action Fund. Democratic groups include the Austin Young Democrats,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...as a former board chair of the nonprofit Workers Defense Project, Vela has worked to protect workers' rights and..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Last Men in Aleppo

Picking up the pieces of the Syrian Civil War

June 9, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

City Council Endors-gasbord

Who's endorsing who for the five City Council seats up for grabs in November?

"...(TCDP), University Democrats (UD), West Austin Democrats (WAD), Workers Defense Action Fund (WDAF)..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Where the Money Went

Report targets Texas Enterprise Fund and other incentive programs

"...On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Workers Defense Project, in collaboration with the LBJ School’s Ray Marshall..."

Feb. 3, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Eastside Hotel, Round Two

Developers appeal permit rejection to City Council

"...moving costs; and a pledge signed with the Workers Defense Project ensuring a range of safeguards for construction workers,..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Cheer for Love

Scenes from Marriage Equality Day at the county clerk's office

"...9) The staff of Workers Defense Project – a nonprofit fighting for fair employment for..."

June 29, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

East Side Hotel Denied

Planning Commission fails to approve permit

"...Commission meeting – of the Carricos’ agreement with Workers Defense Project to ensure a broad range of protections and..."

June 10, 2015 News Post by Tony Cantú

News Roundup: No Justice, No Peace

Shootings, protests, and politics

"...“unemployed former lobbyist for WDP” (that is, the Workers Defense Project, a nonprofit advocating successfully for workers rights at..."

Dec. 1, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

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

"...at City Hall with his successful advocacy at Workers Defense Project, with the other leaders there even generating national..."

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

The Road to 10-1: Add One More …

Candidate pilgrimage grows, and a glance at District 4

"...campaign. He’s best known as an organizer for Workers Defense Project, lobbying Council on workers’ rights issues and improving..."

June 30, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Civics 101

"...THE FALLEN/DÍA DE LOS CAÍDOS March with the Workers Defense Project to remind local policymakers that construction workers deserve..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column

Headlines

"...› After the Workers Defense Project last week issued a report alleging widespread employment..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...a site to build a manufact­uring center. The Workers Defense Project rallied Wednesday on behalf of the construction workers..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature

Then There's This: We Can Do Better

Has City Council learned anything from the election?

"...outcry. There are other concerns as well. The Workers Defense Project fears the development deal won't include fair wages..."

May 25, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

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

More questions than answers in Green Water Treatment Plant deal

"...project. Things started to unravel after that. The Workers Defense Project, for example, wanted more information about fair wages..."

April 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Civics 101

"...the proposed Trammell Crow developments Downtown, and the Workers Defense Project wants to make sure basic protections are guaranteed..."

April 6, 2012 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 12-19

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT PARTY Help celebrate City Council's recent passage of..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, June 24-July 1

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

June 25, 2010 News Column

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