Opinion: Brené Brown – Join Our Union and Take Another Principled Stand

Union organizers argue the UT administration remains beholden to a political leadership that regularly dismisses students' and workers' concerns

"...the UT-Austin Organizing Committee of the Texas State Employees Union (TSEU), thank you for continuing to speak truth to..."

March 4, 2022 Column by Sol Weiner

New Year, New Police Union President

Michael Bullock assumes union leadership at turbulent time

"...to the leadership of the Austin Police Association, the labor union that represents the majority of the Austin Police..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Union's Due

Labor lawyer David Van Os stands accused by former employees of blocking their attempts to organize

"...Labor attorney David Van Os is about the last man..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

While Austin Medics Negotiate a Labor Contract, Hays County’s Fight to Unionize

For Hays County's nonprofit EMS team, becoming a union is no easy task

"...County Emergency Medical Services, would voluntarily recognize their employees union. Like most health care workers, those at SMHCEMS are..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Labor Unions Split on Mayoral Race

Why Watson lost out on the Central Labor Council endorsement

"...13, Mayor Kirk Watson dropped a long list of labor endorsements for his reelection campaign, with the email subject..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

City, Police Union Try to End-Run Citizen Initiative for Police Oversight

Oversight, undervalued

"...The city Labor Relations Office has been negotiating with APA, the labor..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

County Mental Health Provider Union Says Bosses Should Explain Firing Decisions

They’re demanding new policies around dismissals

"...made it difficult for agency leadership to meet the labor union’s demands for better wages and benefits (last year..."

May 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Union Thanks King for the Support

"...Dear Editor, As a member of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091, I wanted to thank Michael King for..."

Nov. 17, 2008 Postmarks

Whole Foods’ Labor Market

U.S. Sens. Sanders, Warren probe Austin grocer's labor relations

"...that you need for success when it comes to labor organizing." The animated video, first leaked to Gizmodo in..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AFD Disqualifies Union President From Firefighter Candidacy

Firefighter allegedly disqualified in retaliation for union position

"...to be the president of the ESD 4 firefighters' union, Local 4848. AFD Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr released a..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers Demands Higher Pay at South by Southwest

120 artists including Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto, Eve 6, & Zola Jesus sign

"...attend the festival, or $250 payment. This morning, the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) launched their Fair..."

Feb. 7, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

What Price Labor?

Business as Usual

"...the rule, it illustrates a problem that workers and union leaders say happens virtually every day in the construction..."

Nov. 27, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Lege Speaks, Cap Metro Listens: Screw the Union

Lege mandates busting union contracts at Cap Metro

"...mandated it: Capital Metro must change its current, convoluted labor situation and reduce labor costs. Senate Bill 650, codifying..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Pepsi Brings Union Fight to City Council

Labor representatives attend council vending machine discussion, urge members to use city clout to pressure Pepsi to bargain in good faith

"...A two-year labor dispute might make Pepsi look a lot less sweet..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Let's Fire the Union President!

"...Jay Wyatt, the president of the drivers and mechanics' union (Amalga­mat­ed Transit Union Local 1091), on unspecified charges of..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Capital Metro Labor Update

Council Member Lee Leffingwell to present resolution that could ultimately result in meet-and-confer negotiations for bus company's employees and end outsourcing of Cap Met jobs

"...The future of Capital Metro's labor force may be dramatically altered next week. On Monday,..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Labor Changes Irk Transit Workers

New law and money woes prompt Cap Metro changes

"...Nobody's ever really been happy with Capital Metro's convoluted labor structure. And now, nobody seems very happy with the..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

After 40 Years of Hard Labor, Joe Gunn Steps Down

The longtime AFL-CIO leader ends a chapter of Texas labor history

"...approachability. Gunn, 72, had been president of the state union federation for 14 years, but had begun speaking out..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Cap Met Axes Labor Relations Manager Position

Transit authority's union concerned about unexpected move's impact on upcoming negotiations

"...week Capital Metro did away with the position of labor relations manager. But the job wasn't staffed by just..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Capital Metro's Labor Woes Continue

Accusations fly from union of illegal interference in negotiations

"...By the time you read this, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 and Capital Metro's largest contractor, StarTran, will..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin Medics Seek Relief in Labor Talks, Chief Search

Trying to soothe EMS' chronic pain

"...making many question their future in the field. The union that represents department employees, the Austin EMS Association, is..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cap Metro: A Couple Years of Labor Peace?

McDonald Transit and Amalgamated Transit Union reach an agreement

"...contract agreement between major subcontractor McDonald and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091, the drivers and mechanics union. The new..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Labor Dispute Moves To Arbitration

Cap Metro punts decision over compliance with Senate Bill 650

"...Capital Metro has demanded arbitration in its labor dispute (see "Labor Changes Irk Transit Workers," July 1)...."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Fruits of Their Labor

How labor-related bills have fared this session

"..."bad for workers." But this legislative session, there's some union optimism about the home of tort reform. Texas AFL-CIO..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Union Charges Cap Metro Subcontract Conflicts

Was cronyism involved in picking those new subcontractors?

"...years. For the bus drivers over at Amalgamated Transit Union 1091, the investigation has just begun into why Cap..."

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Cap Metro: Between a Rock and a Union

Lege bill would put Cap Metro labor arrangement in union crosshairs

"...When it comes to resolving Capital Metro's labor situation, pleasing two masters isn't going to be easy...."

May 13, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

More Cap Metro Union, Contractor Gridlock

Strike a real possibility

"...latest round of contract negotiations between Capital Metro's largest union, Amalgamated Transit Union 1091, and StarTran, Cap Metro's largest..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Union Considers Final Offer in Cap Metro Negotiations

If ATU 1091 rejects StarTran's offer – and they might – a strike could be on the horizon

"...there are once again rumors of war on the labor front over at Capital Metro. Next week, members of..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

Capital Metro's Labor Lowdown

StarTran makes its 'last, best, and final offer'

"...a week after its last bargaining session, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 rejected Capital Metro contractor StarTran's "last, best,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Jolt Action Accused of Unfair Labor Practices

Filings describe termination without notice and dispute over remote work

"...is facing allegations of less-than-progressive behavior from its staff union, who filed two unfair labor practice claims with the..."

Jan. 13, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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