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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

Unions Bet on Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watson
Endorsements flow in, though his proposals may leave some Austinites wanting more
"...AFSCME Local 1624, which represents the city's civilian employees; Workers Defense Project, which advocates on behalf of construction workers..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Meet the Candidates for City Council
Five incumbents fight for their seats at the dais
"...The Incumbent: Greg Casar Experience: Former policy director at Workers Defense Project Issues: Proponent of social equity, shared prosperity,..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Notes on Kamp: Left Out
Austin's economic inequality is a crisis
"...while neglecting the rest of us, I highly recommend Workers Defense Project's newly published report, "The Failed Promise of..."

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

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

Homeless Advocates Oppose Panhandling Ban
Organized opposition to new panhandling laws emerges.
"...tomorrow's City Council meeting, the ACLU of Texas, Communication Workers of America #6132, House The Homeless/Universal Living Wage Coalition,..."

Sept. 26, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Sick Leave: A Wage by Any Other Name?
Texas 3rd Court of Appeals strikes down Austin's ordinance
"...City Council in February. The Austin-based court decided the workers' rights ordinance violated the state constitution and the Texas..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

“It’s About Damn Time”
City Council passes first paid sick leave ordinance in the South
"...began, at about 7:30pm, with José Garza of the Workers Defense Project, telling Council: “Tonight you are on the..."

Feb. 19, 2018 News Post by Michael King

News Roundup: Delusions and Deluges
"Downtown doesn't exist just to entertain people of means."
"...Council, Central Labor Council, Austin Travis County EMS, and Workers Defense Project. The full list of individual and group..."

Oct. 26, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Labor: Good, Bad ... and Ugly
Pro-worker bills filed – anti-worker bills with better prospects
"...Workers will likely cheer SB 151-155, a quintet of bills..."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Chronicle Endorsements
"...successful support for single-member districts, his effective advocacy for workers' rights, working conditions, and wages ... and even his..."

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

Happenings
March 20-27
"...NAFTA FROM BELOW: MAQUILADORA WORKERS SPEAK OUT Join Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras'..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

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

Local and State Election Ticker
Mamas Walking, Mamas Voting Edition
"...candidate Mike Siegel announced his endorsement by United Farm Workers hero (and UFW co-founder) Dolores Huerta, who is credited..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Sick Leave in Limbo
The waiting room
"...of flu within workplaces are about $1.5 million.) When workers aren't showing up sick to work, the community benefits,..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Jolt Aims to Energize the Latino Vote
Local activist nonprofit engages a growing demographic
"...small staff, comprised of two full-time and three part-time workers, with Cristina Tzintzún at the helm. Real Organizing..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Nov. 24, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Austin City Election
Endorsements for mayor and Council
"...successful support for single-member districts, his effective advocacy for workers' rights, working conditions, and wages (the often ignored flip..."

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: Homeward Bound
After last year's loss, housing bond proponents ready for a win
"...to give something in return – higher wages for workers, including construction workers on new projects, as well as..."

Nov. 1, 2013 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
"...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
"...INTERNS Apply now for a summer internship with the Workers Defense Project. There's a wide range of openings for..."

Feb. 10, 2012 News Column

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, June 24-July 1
"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT NEEDS VOL­UN­TEERS Join the struggle to protect..."

June 25, 2010 News Column

Res Publica
Your civic agenda, Sept. 18-25
"...KB HOME PROTEST Join Workers Defense Project in demanding that KB Home pay its..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature

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