With Session Over, AISD to Wrap Up Budget

Employee compensation still at issue in upcoming spending plan

"...Board of Trustees on Monday, June 3, held its first budget discussion following passage of the Texas Legislature's $6.5..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Child Care “Scandal” Highlights City’s Own Failures

CMs also mull fate of APL’s Recycled Reads

"...portend for the city's goal to nourish a diverse workforce that it's accusing a single mother of an ethics..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Hail to the Fire Chief

Joel Baker comes in to lead a tired department

"...Department as quickly as possible," he said. "The diverse workforce is there. We've got to go get them." His..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Luv Doc: Deranged Incredulity

Buzzing hard on 20mg of Blue Bell-soaked THC

"...Humility doesn't come easy. It's an evolved and enlightened..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

The Duality of Southwest Key

An East Austin nonprofit in the immigration debate

"...since 2006, which includes $250,000 to help boost a workforce resource center, computer lab, and life skills training. The..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...It was with that reputation Harding waded into the first test of his brief term, in January of 2016,..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

More From Adler

Incumbent Steve Adler on Austin progress, challenges, 2018 campaign

"...launch this year, the Housing Conservancy … to preserve workforce housing. … It’s the evolution of the Housing Strike..."

Jan. 18, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt Headline Hurricane Relief Benefit

Tickets on sale today for mega concert

"...on health and housing; schools and child care; the workforce and transportation; and capital for small businesses. A concurrent..."

Sept. 13, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 Labor Stories

Treat your workers right

"...1) A Fair Chance Austin became the first city in the South to require that private employers..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

EMS Restructures Work Week for Medics

Shifting shifts

"...For the time being, medics assigned to 3616 S. First, 6601 Manchaca Rd., 1201 Webberville Rd., 5710 N. Lamar,..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...Amid the dramatic, attention-getting changes the first 10-1 City Council brought to Austin, there's a quieter..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle’s endorsements for the May 24 run-offs

"...the primary election. The labor investigator with the Texas Workforce Commis­sion exhibited a fresh energy and earnest engagement with..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature

Council Approves Workplace Nondiscrimination Measure

City manager to review current policies

"...before selecting an independent review body, asked that the first two items be separated for a vote – all..."

March 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Senators Hold Meeting to Reaffirm Anti-LGBT Discrimination

State Affairs Committee hearing used as anti-LGBT soapbox

"...common good,” said Robertson. Justin Butterfield with the conservative First Liberty Institute disagreed. Butterfield believes the Act falls short..."

Feb. 17, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Kitchen Scales

The cost of Austin fine dining

"...$13-14 per hour is practically unheard of. The Texas Workforce Commission reports average wages for cooks in Austin between..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Headlines

"...("Team Members") in "back-room" positions (1.6% of the 91,000-person workforce) in order to invest in "lower prices, marketing, and..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...not care for the well-being of a majority minority workforce that serves the city tirelessly."..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Meet the Candidate: John Sisson

Sheriff candidate calls for end to S-Comm

"...a brief run as an investigator with the Texas Workforce Commission, he became a deputy in Precinct 3 Constable..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jacob's Ladder

The hero of this Theatre en Bloc premiere wrestles with ethical issues while working for FDR

"...here climbs a different ladder, this time in the workforce, having just begun a job as a staffer in..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

On Sides

Chris Kluwe on the NFL, gay rights, and online harassment

"...and the pressures involved. When you can get a first person perspective of just how hard it is to..."

March 13, 2015 Sports Feature by Eric Sollenberger

Point Austin: Putting Out the Fire

Council-brokered agreement at AFD could be a city breakthrough

"...the other public safety unions, perhaps even the civilian workforce. Nevertheless, the new Council is to be congratulated that..."

Feb. 13, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Budget Breakdown

"...austerity budgets should not become the new normal. The first drafts of the 2015-16 spending plans from the House..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Campaign Snapshots

City Council districts 1 and 2 forum preview

"...This week we're proud to kick off our first- and last-ever 10-1 City Council forum series, Ballot Boxing,..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

What's Next for Rosewood?

The transformation of Rosewood Courts is the centerpiece of a larger neighborhood plan

"...you increase income to the site, and also bring workforce housing into the market that no developer will ever..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Katie Pearl Halloran

Then There's This: Working Man of Green Gables

Condo developer targeted for claims of unpaid wages, unsafe conditions

"...by workers, several of whom spoke publicly for the first time...."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...Organized Crime Division have filed complaints with the Texas Workforce Commission, as a prelude to legal action, claiming age..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature

Point Austin: Burning Down the House

Deadlock between city and firefighters reflects deeper problems

"...union's intransigence has blocked substantive attempts to diversify the workforce, and has become an illegitimate imposition on management prerogatives..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Column by Michael King

City Budget: Open Season on 'Vacancies'

Council has little thirst for raising property taxes

"...up-and-down rhythm of cadet academy classes (part of the workforce) moving into sworn-officer status – where there is constant..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Abbott Starts His Campaign Battle At the Alamo

The gubernatorial candidate is armed with a $21 million war chest

"...is actually the third declared GOP candidate. Former Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken, who jumped into the race..."

July 19, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Quality of Life for All

Everybody does better when everybody does better

"...covering these stories for weeks or months. Perhaps at first glance, they seem far apart in substance...."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Michael King

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