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Then There's This: Labor Reps Target Marriott
Construction workers say they're getting stiffed on wages at city-backed project
"...by labor leaders follow complaints in January from electrical workers that the developer wasn't honoring its end of the..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Bill of the Week
Building a Better Texas
"...According to the new study – a yearlong project by the Workers Defense Project and faculty from the..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Column by Jordan Smith

Headlines
"...› After the Workers Defense Project last week issued a report alleging widespread..."

Feb. 8, 2013 News Feature

Bill of the Week: Building a Better Texas
Construction industry in need of legislative remodel
"...According to the new study – a yearlong project by the Workers Defense Project and faculty from the..."

Feb. 2, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Headlines
"...› The Workers Defense Project and the University of Texas released "Build..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature

Top 10 Local Stories
WTP4, IDEA, Leslie, and more
"...7) Workers Rising The Workers Defense Project celebrated its 10th year..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Victories for Living Wages
Development incentives policies seem to be swinging in workers' favor
"...$11/hour wage floor for program participants and the construction workers who build their facilities. That afternoon, a subcommittee of..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Visa Council Debate Begins
City Council sets public hearing for incentives package
"...Visa/staff negotiations preceded those committee recommendations). Folks from the Workers Defense Project and local unions supported that position...."

Nov. 28, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Council: Call Me 30 More Cabs?
City Council considers permitting more cabs over drivers' opposition
"...proclamations, among them recognition of the 10th anniversary of Workers Defense Project (see "Fighting for Justicia," Sept. 21)...."

Nov. 2, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council: What's Your Incentive?
HID Global is getting some economic incentives, but expect the policy on that to change soon
"...council members (encouraged by public testimony and in particular Workers Defense Project activists) pressed company reps on paying prevailing..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101
"...– in honor of his birthday. Kickoff tonight; service projects through Saturday. 6:30-8:30pm. South steps of the Capitol. www.beth echangeaustin.org...."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Column

Workers Defense Project's 10th Anniversary
Celebrating a Legacy of Women
"...of AFL-CIO, and Dolores Huerta, co-founder of United Farm Workers. Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30pm. Seton Administration Offices, St. Vincent..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Fighting for Justicia
Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor
"...Maria Duque first approached the Workers Defense Project in 2007. She hoped to recover her..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Headlines
"...for a site to build a manufact­uring center. The Workers Defense Project rallied Wednesday on behalf of the construction..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature

Civics 101
"...of low-income residents and Latinos. Block walk with the Workers Defense Project to help remind people to register to..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Column

Civics 101
"...Proceeds from this four-course meal will go to the Workers Defense Project. Make reservations with Candace López by phone..."

June 22, 2012 News Column

Then There's This: Save the Trees!
Groups aim to spare seven Downtown trees
"...The winners: Trammell Crow, contractors, and (surprise!) both the Workers Defense Project and low-income housing advocates – the latter..."

June 1, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The Green Deal: Highs and Lows
Council goes all the way with Trammell Crow
"...winners: Trammell Crow, large contractors, and (surprise, surprise) the Workers Defense Project and low-income housing advocates...."

May 25, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Then There's This: We Can Do Better
Has City Council learned anything from the election?
"...immediate outcry. There are other concerns as well. The Workers Defense Project fears the development deal won't include fair..."

May 25, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists
On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!
"...developer's resistance to certain affordable housing guarantees, and the Workers' Defense Project has scheduled an early evening rally in..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101
"...WDP FIELD WORK DAY Help the Workers Defense Project improve its soccer field, hang lights and..."

May 11, 2012 News Column

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'
Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics
"...time on the council and my work on city projects. I've actually told people that I think everybody should..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You
More questions than answers in Green Water Treatment Plant deal
"...as when developers expected to break ground on the project. Things started to unravel after that. The Workers Defense..."

April 20, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Civics 101
"...COUNCIL ACTION FOR WORKERS City Council is voting Thursday on the proposed Trammell..."

April 6, 2012 News Column

Render Unto Apple
Approval of the Green Water Treatment Plant master plan development is among next week's council agenda items
"...with some misgivings, supported the deal; in particular, construction workers organized by the Workers Defense Project asked that protections..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Soccer Watch
A couple 7v7 coed tourneys on the horizon, and more
"...The deadline is approaching to register for the Workers Defense Proj­ect's first annual soccer tournament: Copa Justicia Laboral!..."

March 23, 2012 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Civics 101
"...INTERNS Apply now for a summer internship with the Workers Defense Project. There's a wide range of openings for..."

March 9, 2012 News Column

Civics 101
"...former New York Times reporter covers prosecutorial misconduct, inadequate defense, and the inequalities of the death penalty. 7pm. 5604..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature

Point Austin: Making Connections
Organized labor reaches out to all workers
"...to become less labor advocacy institutions and more a workers' movement. "For organized labor to play its proper role..."

March 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

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