Civics 101

"...BASTROP EMPTY BOWL PROJECT Pick out a bowl (handcrafted by a local student)..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Column

Civics 101

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

Feb. 17, 2012 News Column

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

Civics 101

"...SEEKS INTERNS Apply now for a summer internship with Workers Defense Project. There's a wide range of openings for..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Column

Occupying the Future

Participants say they're in it for the long haul

"...other organizations down there," says Gregorio Casar of the Workers Defense Project. "But we've been working every single day..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Sept. 22-29

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT Celebrate nine years with guest, El Paso..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Sept. 15-22

"...WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT ANNIVERSARY Celebrate nine years with its guest,..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Column

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

Workers Fight Unpaid Holiday (Inn)

Construction workers stiffed on pay – and wait for restitution

"...On Thursday afternoon, Aug. 4, Workers Defense Project, which advocates for area low-wage workers, led..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Maxum Development And Worker's Defense Project Make a Pact

Developer agrees to help eliminate construction site safety hazards

"...the first partnership between Maxum Development and the Worker's Defense Project. In a press conference held at 21Rio, the..."

June 14, 2011 News Post by Katie Tomasino

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

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 27-Feb. 3

"...5604 HAPPY HOUR with the Workers Defense Project and Third Coast Activist Resource Center. Snacks..."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...have focused on giving districts more options for paying workers less – including layoffs and furloughs. House Joint Resolution..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

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

Headlines

"...• Tonight, the Workers Defense Project and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church hold a..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature

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, Oct. 7-14

"...OPEN HOUSE: MOPAC IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Share your thoughts on upcoming changes along the MoPac..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 9/17/10

Volunteerism event asks, 'WWGD?'

"...Keep Austin Beautiful, Town Lake Animal Shelter, and the Workers Defense Project. This year, Austin has also been selected..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 12-19

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

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

WDP, Labor Department Form Partnership for Workers

New alliance aims to improve working conditions in Texas

"...On July 15, the Workers Defense Project and the U.S. Depart­ment of Labor announced..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: So How was Your Vacation?

Council comes home to the budget, the Sanders debate, and plenty more

"...from neighbors regarding the size and scope of the project. (See "'Shoddy' and 'Rushed,'" July 9.) "The Forest Ridge..."

July 30, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 7/29/10 (Updated)

Council meets today

"...lengthy return agenda, and dozens of allies of the Workers Defense Project, there to congratulate council on inserting a..."

July 29, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

World Cup Watch

A rundown of local viewing parties

"...I-35) will host the final on a 30-foot HD projection screen, with surround sound, a full bar, hot dogs..."

July 9, 2010 Sports Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, July 8-15

"...the final game and support the efforts of the Workers Defense Project. 1:30pm. 5604 Manor Rd. $5 suggested donation...."

July 9, 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

Citizens' calendar, June 24-July 1

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

June 25, 2010 News Column

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...November 2012 comprehensive bond package bundling traditional capital improvement projects with an urban rail election (Item 88) and adding..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 6/24/10

Liveblogging City Council

"...3:37pm: Item 87, the Workers Defense Project resolution pulled by Spelman, is now up...."

June 24, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 6/21/10

Lining up items from council

"...rest breaks and the provision of drinking water for workers at construction sites within the City . (Council Member..."

June 21, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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