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

MLA Subconference: Politics for Scholars

Two-day event takes place at Cheer Up Charlies

"...high school teacher and Chicanix artist Jesus Valles, and Workers Defense Project Associate Director Brigid Hall...."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2015

"...Workers Defense Project holds a candlelight vigil for immigrant families..."

Dec. 31, 2015 Photo Gallery

Workers Defense Welcomes New Executive Director

Jose Garza takes the helm

"...When former Workers Defense Project Executive Director Cristina Tzintzún took the job,..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Time for a Change

A look back at Cristina Tzintzún's time fighting for immigrant rights

"...listening to speeches. It was the successful culmination of Workers Defense Project's latest action, a three-day pilgrimage from the..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Working Overtime, but Not Getting Paid for It

Labor laws: Just because they exist, doesn't mean they're enforced

"...been working on was finished, and another group of workers was set to begin framing. Wanting to continue to..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Workers Defense Pilgrimage Concludes

"...Workers Defense Project and other supporters of immigration commemorated the..."

Nov. 23, 2015 Photo Gallery

A Pilgrimage for Immigrants

Advocates for immigration reform plan a 35-mile pilgrimage from T. Don Hutto Residential Center to the Governor's Mansion

"...most ambitious demonstration to date calling for immigration reform, Workers Defense Project is poised this week to launch a..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...a Travis County grand jury to indict Peaceful Streets Project co-founder Antonio Buehler for charges stemming from his Aug...."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

All This and Zoning Too

Marathon City Council meeting zones through lengthy agenda

"...Cristina Tzintzún for her decade of stewardship of the Workers Defense Project and the organization’s support and defense of..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Post by Michael King

ICE Still in Austin

Travis County Commissioners Court asks sheriff to stop honoring ICE detainer requests

"...this month, Eckhardt was joined by Mayor Steve Adler, Workers Defense Project members, and others calling on Gov. Abbott..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

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

A Somewhat Welcoming City

Adler and Eckhardt show support for immigration reform

"...Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt joined with members of Workers Defense Project to call on Gov. Greg Abbott to..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

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

Council Preview: Marriott Pays Up

Thursday ends fee dispute, broods contact teams, and welcomes torment

"...over fee waivers granted its Congress Ave. Marriott hotel project – in return for a prevailing wage structure on..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Michael King

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...the Commis­sioners Court attempted to move forward with the project, disagreements over the cost, the location, the scale, etc.,..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Setting an Example

City increases its own base pay; will other employers follow suit?

"...become increasingly unaffordable for a large sector of its workers...."

Sept. 16, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Building Austin

As the city grows, is it being cavalier about the well-being of the laborers who are assembling Austin's new face?

"...an especially precarious proposition. About 50% of Texas construction workers are undocumented immigrants, according to research done by Workers..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Eastside Hotel, Round Two

Developers appeal permit rejection to City Council

"...for round two in their battle to get their project built – a plan that's galvanized neighborhood opposition –..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Remembering an "Unknown Worker"

Construction workers demand "No more deaths"

"...Tuesday, July 14, Workers Defense Project held a vigil for 28-year-old Mexican national..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Beside the Point: Your Job or Your Life

It's time for workers to have better choices

"...are minimal. In addition to the unsafe conditions, Texas workers are paid low wages, denied overtime, and paid under..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Death on the Job

Construction worker falls to his death on the Eastside

"...Tonight at 8pm, July 14, Workers Defense Project will hold a vigil for Loa at..."

July 14, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Council: Midterm Report Cards

The Chronicle grades new Council members

"...help constituents led him astray into the ill-conceived barbecue-smoke-abatement project – meatier heads prevailed; internal D3 politics may provide..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Cheer for Love

Scenes from Marriage Equality Day at the county clerk's office

"...9) The staff of Workers Defense Project – a nonprofit fighting for fair employment..."

June 29, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Abe Louise Young

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...Downtown Austin Alliance concerning last year’s defeated urban rail project; 2) records concerning the inception and development of the..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

East Side Hotel Denied

Planning Commission fails to approve permit

"...The proposed hotel project came against a backdrop of gentrification on the Eastside..."

June 10, 2015 News Post by Tony Cantú

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

Eastside Developer Promises $15/Hour Wage Floor, and More

Developer joins with Workers Defense to offer labor guarantees, but the neighborhood still has qualms about a new hotel

"...of a planned Eastside hotel have signed on to Workers Defense Proj­ect's Better Builder Program, ensuring a wide range..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...Littlefield died in 1920, over a decade before the project was finished. In addition to the project's financial problems,..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Playback: Charlie Pierce Burns It Down

Charlie Pierce, the Gibby Haynes of piano, speaks out; Sweet Spirit serenades Spoon in a tour diary excerpt; and Phil Anselmo says maybe next year for a Housecore Horror ATX return

"...bars, explained playing "Tollbooth I Love You" with highway workers, and revealed Britt Daniel's backstage juice recipe. Her recap..."

May 29, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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