The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...leave, as Austin and San Antonio guaranteed to all workers earlier this year, has a big bull's-eye on its..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

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

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

How to Jail the Poor

Travis County tries to fix its Driving While License Invalid issue

"...serious sex cases – second attorneys, investigators, and social workers," she elaborated to me in June. "And we're going..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Election Ticker

Gotta endorse somebody

"...The Workers Defense Action Fund issued local endorsements for the November..."

Aug. 31, 2018 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

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

Soccer Sites

Precourt unveils McKalla Plan

"...addressed by a PSV-funded community benefit. He said the project was "heading toward" that direction, but noted he had..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

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

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...and as a former board chair of the nonprofit Workers Defense Project, Vela has worked to protect workers' rights..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Beside the Point: Represent, Represent

County commissioners consider the right form of indigent defense

"...4, marks the deadline for applications for a Holistic Defense Grant through the Texas Indigent Defense Com­mission that Travis..."

April 27, 2018 News Column by Chase Hoffberger

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

“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

Chronicle Endorsements

Recommendations for the county, state, and country

"...is best suited to lead the district. The former Workers Defense Project board chair, Austin Planning Commissioner (however often..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

HD 46: Ready for the Main Event

High stakes in Dukes' race

"...Cole and Jose "Chito" Vela, who served as the Workers Defense Project's board chair and as a city Planning..."

Feb. 16, 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

Travis County Plans New Women's Jail

Del Valle's new digs

"...Valle correctional campus. She spread the word to her co-workers, who were blindsided by the news. "It immediately caught..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

The Weight of 20 Tons

What went wrong to kill Bahman Kaman?

"...Lane (near East River­side) fell from the apartment complex workers are building, crushing his body...."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Jack Craver

A Nightmare for DREAMers

Ending DACA affects an estimated 124,000 Texans

"...from the Equal Justice Center and Texas Civil Rights Project, to pressure Congress into crafting a workable solution. A..."

Sept. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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

Coalition Will Put Paid Sick Leave Before Council

Greg Casar present as Work Strong Austin outlines initial policy

"...ordinance that would guarantee paid sick leave for Austin workers...."

Sept. 5, 2017 News Post by Joseph Caterine

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

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

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday

After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off

"...the option for the city to provide 10%.") The project will also have more than 200,000 square feet of..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...city of San Antonio, represented by Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), the Workers Defense Project, and..."

June 2, 2017 News Post 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

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