Three More Casualties of Austin's Growth

A deadly accident in West Campus highlights the dangers of construction work in Texas

"...Protec­tion and Development Review Department had confirmed that the project's various construction permits were all in order and up..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions

Campaigning by another name

"...Early this week, Workers Defense Project director (and District Attorney candidate) José Garza..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

The Green Deal: Highs and Lows

Council goes all the way with Trammell Crow

"...winners: Trammell Crow, large contractors, and (surprise, surprise) the Workers Defense Project and low-income housing advocates...."

May 25, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Still No Pay at the Inn

Florida contractor still withholding payment for Holiday Inn remodeling

"...time Wednesday, the dispute continued to simmer between the Workers Defense Project and Florida-based Artistic General Contracting over payment..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Attorney, where incumbent Margaret Moore faces aggressive challenges from Workers Defense Project co-director José Garza and attorney Erin Martinson...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Beside the Point: Your Job or Your Life

It's time for workers to have better choices

"...are minimal. In addition to the unsafe conditions, Texas workers are paid low wages, denied overtime, and paid under..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

White Egret Farm: Waiting on a Thanksgiving Turkey

Is a local organic farm stiffing its workers?

"...seem to be earning a reputation for stiffing their workers out of wages owed, in a pattern apparently stretching..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...budget for the next fiscal year. – Wells Dunbar Workers Defense Project Accepting Donations..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...make sure our processes are conducted safely." [inset-1-right] Helping Workers Survive..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...causes. But as a youthful founder of both the Workers Defense Project and Jolt Action, Tzintzún Ramirez has demonstrated..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Notes on Kamp: Theory and Practice

Labor protections are worthless if not enforced

"...Dec. 1, should be a boon to millions of workers. The law, which changes the minimum salary level at..."

May 27, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Then There's This: 'A Decent Wage'

Pay Requirement may be inked into city incentive deals

"...proposal would require companies to pay employees and construction workers a minimum wage of $11 an hour, with construction..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Column

From Low Wage to No Wage

Two class action lawsuits target wage theft

"...of two wage-theft lawsuits on behalf of 20 low-wage workers. According to a release issued by the center, the..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Two Snapshots, One Problem

Hispanics won battles this week that they shouldn't have had to fight

"...in contrast. It shows a demonstration sponsored by the Workers Defense Project on behalf of 11 construction workers who..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: Travis County Races Heat Up

Noises from the March 2020 primary

"...Judge Mike Denton, Assistant County Attorney Laurie Eiserloh, and defense attorney Dominic Selvera. Garza's long-anticipated announcement was instantly greeted..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Year After Austin's Passage of the Freedom Cities Policies, Activists Urge APD to Do Better

Organizations applaud headway made, but say there's more work to be done

"...Policies, an effort led by groups including Grassroots Leadership, Workers Defense Project, United We Dream Texas, and the Immigrant..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Help on the Way in Fight for Sick Pay

Workers Defense Project intervenes against anti-ordinance effort

"...Italian restaurant L’oca d’oro, a local electrician, and the Workers Defense Project have joined the city in its legal..."

May 15, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Extends Living Wage

$13.03 floor now applies to more workers on city-funded projects

"...contractors were covered by the decision, subcontractors on city-funded projects were still able to pay their employees less than..."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Immigrants' Future Uncertain

With Obama's executive actions halted for now, undocumented Texans are unsure of their fate

"...supporters of immigration reform – some advocates of undocumented workers, others immigrants and their children – descended on state..."

March 6, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Plaza Saltillo Decision Comes Down to Money

Cap Metro chooses Endeavor over Saltillo Collaborative

"...Team, a stakeholder in the planning process, and the Workers Defense Project, which endorsed it based on the collaborative's..."

June 27, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Susana Almanza Occupation: co-director, People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER) Experience: civic and..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Victories for Living Wages

Development incentives policies seem to be swinging in workers' favor

"...$11/hour wage floor for program participants and the construction workers who build their facilities. That afternoon, a subcommittee of..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

A Pay Day From Perry

Perry signs law targeting wage theft

"...employers who fail to provide even partial payment to workers. Nonpayment of wages is a problem in Texas. According..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...21 Rio Workers Seek Back Pay..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

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

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...city issues, and he's been a steadfast advocate of workers' rights – in keeping with his previous experience as..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

New Life for Plaza Saltillo

City to reshape old rail yard into transit hub

"...Com­mun­ities and Guadalupe Neighborhood Devel­op­ment Corporation to lead the project's affordable housing efforts. The proposal carries the endorsements of..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

White Lodging Sues City Over Fees

Hotel developer seeks injunction against city for canceling agreement

"...for White Lodging to pay prevailing wages to construction workers. White Lodging agreed, although the lawsuit now states the..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...related to the June 10 accident that killed three workers on the 21 Rio construction site; workers on the..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT PROTEST Help WDP convince Cobalt Co. to..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

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