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April 16, 2010 News Feature
Headlines
"...apparently preventable construction accident that took three lives, the Workers Defense Project released a report on the dangers and..."
June 19, 2009 News Feature
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Events for good citizens, Oct. 16-22
"...HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT! Help celebrate WDP's six years of fighting..."
Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature
Happenings
March 7-12
"...BECOME A WORKERS' RIGHTS EDUCATOR The Workers Defense Project seeks Spanish speakers..."
March 7, 2008 News Feature
Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him
New year, new rep
"...background as a community organizer, as policy director at Workers Defense Project in Austin, that his past, current, and..."
Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Opinion: How Los Verdes Helped Me Find a Community in the Sport I Love
Austin FC supporters group embodies "Y'all Means All" motto
"...then they released their fundraiser shirt for the Laundry Project. The group wasn't being performative; it was backing up..."
Sept. 30, 2022 Column by Harley Hightower
Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.
UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases
"...Last October, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore offered..."
Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Courtship, by Precourt
Community benefits from your soccer suitors
"...its partner organizations. Additionally, Precourt and Greeley mention the Workers Defense Project as a potential partner in the development...."
March 23, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet
CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems
"...to promote equality and expand public housing. (The latter project has essentially been replaced by utterly inadequate Section 8..."
Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King
In 2018 Election, It's Dawnna Dukes vs. the Field
The beleagured HD 46 rep keeps on keepin' on
"...of local progressive groups, including the Texas Civil Rights Project and the Austin Neighborhoods Council, before the announced main..."
July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Headlines
"...Getting Paid for It," Nov. 27). Advocates, led by Workers Defense Project, are also hoping to persuade the board..."
March 18, 2016 News Feature
Women and Children First
Immigration raids targeting families strike fear in Austin's Latino community
"...might be left behind if some members were deported. Workers Defense Project plans to hold trainings every Thursday at..."
Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Council: Marriott Pays, Austin Annexes
White Lodging agrees to repay $2.4 million in waived fees
"...fee waivers granted to its Congress Ave. Marriott hotel project – in return for a prevailing wage structure on..."
Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King
News Roundup: Barton Springs, the Eastside, and Science
Barton Springs reopens, while activists take sides on East Side Hotel
"...so after the developers agreed to take part in Workers Defense Project Better Builder Program. While WDP and other..."
June 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff
Ten Districts, Many Visions
A Sense of Place
"...political teeth with the city's "Restore Rundberg" neighborhood revitalization project)?..."
Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King
Living Wage Supporters Should Aim Higher
"...Dear Editor, Hooray for the Workers Defense Project [“Victories for Living Wages,” News, Nov. 30]!..."
Dec. 4, 2012 Postmarks
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Citizens' calendar, Oct. 14-21
"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT throws itself an eighth anniversary party. 6:30-9pm...."
Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature
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Citizens' calendar, July 2-8
"...NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERING PROGRAM Spearhead your own neighborhood improvement project with help from the Public Works Department. www.cityofaustin.org/publicworks/ncd.htm...."
July 2, 2010 News Feature
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"...in the celebration of the completion of this long-anticipated project. Noon-1pm. The Battle Oaks, 24th and Whitis.
www.utexas.edu/diversity/barbarajordan. Saturday25..."
April 24, 2009 News Feature
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Voter registration's only the top of the iceberg – here's the rest of your civic agenda for the week, Oct. 2-9
"...Award. 6:30pm. UT Alumni Center, 2110 San Jacinto. $125. www.texascivilrightsproject.org...."
Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature
Happenings
Oct. 18-24
"...BRIDGING DIVIDES DINNER The UT Project on Conflict Resolution presents Willie Nelson with the inaugural..."
Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature
Immigrants Tell Country to 'Listen Up'
Thousands take to Austin streets for immigrant rights rally and march
"...Cristina Tzintzún, project director for the Workers Defense Project, one of several..."
May 4, 2007 News Feature by Cheryl Smith
Top Embarrassing Moments of Our Worst Residents
They live here, they give (us hell) here
"...has delivered on pretty much nothing despite the many projects it has agreed upon with cities around the U.S...."
Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature
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..."
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
"...Senate candidate for Texas and founder of Jolt and Workers Defense Project. Her work has appeared in Al Jazeera,..."
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
"...(a supporter of Tzintzún Ramirez since her days at Workers Defense Project). Baldwin might be wondering if that means..."
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.
"...contrast, Tzintzún Ramirez has built two statewide organizations – Workers Defense Project and Jolt! (aimed at building Latinx participation..."
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,..."
