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

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 14-21

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT throws itself an eighth anniversary party. 6:30-9pm...."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

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

Res Publica

"...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

Res Publica

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

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,..."

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

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

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

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

May 31, 2019 News Post by Michael King

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

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

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..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Chronicle Endorsements: Austin ISD and Austin Community College Boards

School’s in session

"...in 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

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

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

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

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

“We Build Bridges, Not Walls”

Council Members target companies building border wall

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

Feb. 1, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Lege Lines: Off the Rails Already

Lege opens with sparring chambers, questions about Dukes' future

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

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..."

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

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

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pro-Immigration Rally Set for Sunday Morning

Tracking organizational efforts in the face of Donald Trump

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

Nov. 11, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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