Page Two: Home Fires

Revisiting the smoking ban and the return of Otto Binder

"...worked steadily at Fawcett for 13 years, but his employment was always as a freelancer, which meant no benefits..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Railroaded? Cap Metro vs. Veolia

Cap Metro fires its rail contractor, and Veolia strikes back

"...all 40 or so MetroRail workers would be offered re-employment under Herzog...."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Headlines

"...• Voting ends today (Thursday) on the employment contract before members of the Austin Fire­fight­ers Association. If..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Trial Date Set for Nona Allen

Case moves forward with evidence of potential gender-based discrimination

"...floor. Though Allen's initial complaint to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission was rejected, on Nov. 10, Judge Gisela..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Kerr Draws EEOC Complaint

Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Don Smith charges reverse discrimination

"...a charge of discrimination was filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, with the complainant alleging he was treated..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...• The unemployment rate for September in Texas hit 8.2%, up from..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature

Shannon Sedwick

The once and future queen of Esther's Follies receives a special B. Iden Payne award

"...Follies' co-producer (with husband Michael Shelton), she's also provided employment for hundreds of performers and in some cases even..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

White Cane Day

Austin to host nation's largest White Cane Day parade

"...or excluded from public transportation. Others were excluded from employment or equal access to housing based solely on their..."

Oct. 12, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...coming into the Down­town area to work at steady employment ranging from roofing companies to construction to maintenance gigs...."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

What About Employee Rights?

"...When I heard this, I went to the Equal Employment Opportunity office and filed a discrimination complaint. That office..."

Oct. 6, 2009 Postmarks

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar: Oct. 1-8

"...LAST DAY: EMPLOYMENT AWARDS NOMINA­TIONS The city of Austin wants to honor..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 24-Oct. 1

"...LAST DAY: EMPLOYMENT AWARDS NOMINA­TIONS The city of Austin would like to..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

Let's Fire the Union President!

"...deadline that he sign off on the company's Equal Employment Opportunity State­ment and Anti-Harassment Policy Statement and attend a..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: A Few Choice Words for Capital Metro

Wyatt firing just the latest in string of management fiascoes

"...just a coincidence – this is simply a private employment matter concerning "proper conduct in the workplace."..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...– a month after Perry praised him for increasing employment at his Chi hair product factory. – R.W...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature

Approaches to Indigent Care

"...at serving the least able. Having medical, training, and employment programs in one place will likely reduce the number..."

Aug. 30, 2009 Postmarks

Off the Cuff and in Your City

A roundup of Austin improv schools

"...on their hard-knocks knowledge and a need for gainful employment, are actively sharing what they've learned with performance noobs..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Welcome to Austin, Soundcheck

Council approves sound company sublease at Austin Studios

"...liability, fair market rent, utility bills and gauranteed local employment. With assurances set in contract, Austin Film Society (the..."

Aug. 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Reefer Madness: A Victory for Proportional Sentencing

The House Judiciary Committee has voted to end the disparity between sentences for crack and powder cocaine

"...pay for education), access to housing, and access to employment. And did crack – or any other drug, for..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

When Reform Opponents Attack

"...with them. Here are a few examples: Question the employment status of health-reform advocates – I was incorrectly deemed..."

Aug. 10, 2009 Postmarks

Occupational Hazards

Close encounters of the clerking kind at Vulcan and I Luv Video

"...that many people respond to a single ad for employment in a video store that was placed on Craigslist."..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report

Remaking Trade Policy; and Wall Street's Fee Scammers

"...the "TRADE" Act (for Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment), this bill provides a progressive path to a global..."

July 24, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Headlines

"...chief in recent appointments may complain to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to In Fact Daily...."

July 3, 2009 News Feature

Gay Place

Gay Place turns it over to comedienne Kate Clinton for a special Stonewall remembrance

"...of rage and outrage that will pass the trans-inclusive Employment Non-Discrimination Act; overturn the Defense of Marriage Act; abolish..."

June 26, 2009 Column by Ash Bell

City Budget Crunch

Our discount 'menu'

"...$298,777: Transfer Summer Youth Employment Program to Workforce Solutions through federal stimulus funding...."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Fun and Games With the City Budget

The city takes its budget process on the road

"...Seek alternate funding for summer youth ­employment program - Proposal Value: 300..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: The Reaper Cometh

Deep in the hole, the city offers its budget-cut proposals

"...seeking alternate funding of $300,000 for a summer youth employment program, possibly through federal stimulus bucks...."

June 12, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

APD Shooting: Chief Responds to Community Concerns

Acevedo apologizes to family of Nate Sanders II

"...to answer – questions about racism and education and employment opportunities for youth in East Austin. Rudolph Williams, president..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Not Weird but Real

Celebrated British artist Edward Povey has good reasons for making Austin his new home

"...Tolar are deliberately playing with symbols, and their deft employment of them adds both a theatricality and mystery to..."

May 22, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Headlines

"...list of best big cities for jobs not because employment increased but because there was no net loss of..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

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