Dedicated to the Principles

"...Editor, In Richard Whittaker’s recent article about the ACC union forum [“Sparks Fly at First ACC Trustee Forum,” News,..."

Sept. 13, 2016 Postmarks

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...and financial co-investments among multiple entities. Intergovernmental and public-private collaboration on regional transit requires everyone to join hands, sing..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

SBC, CWA Reach Agreement

The union wins major gains from the phone giant after a four-day walkout

"...tentative agreement with the Communication Workers of America, the union that represents nearly 100,000 SBC employees in 13 states,..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The union gathers signatures to put collective bargaining on the May ballot

"...of Professional Firefighters, after much research and consideration, the union's membership decided to launch a quest to have Austin's..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Whole Foods Cure for Herpes

Whole Foods Market lays off a group of low-wage employees.

"...to animals, people, and the planet, Mackey is vociferously anti-union, having notoriously compared tolerating labor unions to having herpes:..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Will the Charges Stick?

The National Labor Relations Board issues a formal complaint against Van Os and Associates

"...On March 29, the National Labor Relations Board, acting through its Acting General Counsel, issued..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Our Bodies, Our Cities

Austin and Beyond

"...31. HB 513 Patricia Gray (D-Galveston) Business and Labor..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

"...UNIONS ON THE BORDER: American unions won a significant battle..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature

Workers of the World, United in Time

UT Lecturer Anne Lewis on her new doc, A Strike and an Uprising (in Texas)

"...adopted home since the Nineties) and films about trade union activism. She concedes that it's a little bit strange..."

May 4, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pension Concern Serious

"...Group (ACG) whose advertised purpose is the "neutralization" of union organizing efforts...."

March 7, 1997 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Rising Union Right: Donald Trump is in no way a union..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature

Airport Concession Workers Win $25 Minimum Wage

While Hyatt workers still struggle for $20

"...minimum wage, after 100% of voting workers who are unionized with UNITE HERE Local 23 elected to initiate a..."

Oct. 4, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Police Oversight Office Ramps Up Community Complaints Investigations

APD has only suspended one officer over the past year

"...6, with the Austin Police Association over a long-term labor contract. The contract will decide how much Austin police..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Voters Want Strong Police Oversight. Will the City Deliver It?

Oversight undermined

"...(police contract) negotiated between a city and its police union (here, the Austin Police Association). There's an important hierarchy..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

With Cronk Out of The Way, Council Goes For a One-Year Cop Deal

Decision allows voters to consider police oversight in May

"...organizations and the other is supported by the police union, so that should give you a sense of the..."

Feb. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

A (Citizen Review) Panel of Experts?

Council considers police contract today at 3pm

"...in the meet-and-confer agreement between the city and police union. We’re anticipating a long one. The bargaining period proved..."

Dec. 13, 2017 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Sparks Fly at First ACC Trustee Forum

Unexpected chill at the first ACC endorsement meetings

"...boring Austin Community College elections. On Sept. 1, employee union ACC AFT met with all 12 candidates running for..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fiscal Cliff? Try Cap Metro Cliff!

ATU 1091 authorizes bus strike: What next?

"...the inaugural Formula One race. On Thursday, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091 members voted 86% to "authorize" a strike..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Post by Michael King

The Hightower Report

The Kochs Take One on the Chin; and Muzzling Michigan Professors

"...The three are professors of labor studies, and the words in question were: "Scott Walker,"..."

May 27, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Report

Democrats Suckered on Water-Boarding; and Sanctioning Corporate Autocracy

"...thuggery to try to beat back organizing campaigns by unions, environmentalists, farmers, consumers, and others. But now, at least..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Home-Grown Workers

Is Austin's Job Boom Trickling Down to the People?

"...12-hour days, says he looks forward to entering a union apprenticeship program and becoming a highly paid journeyman. "I..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Disagreeing to Agree

With contract negotiations suspended, Austin firefighters look inward for a change

"...Austin Firefighters Association Local 975 ended acrimoniously when the union members overwhelmingly rejected the new contract proposal, tentatively concluded..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Battle Lines Drawn in City-Police Dispute

The police union walks away from contract talks, leaving civilian oversight in limbo

"...last week when Austin Police Association officials announced the union was walking out of "meet and confer" labor contract..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Nuclear Stalemate

Negotiations between the South Texas (Nuclear) Project and its union workers threaten to meltdown.

"...so stalemate. Aside from annual wage increases (which the union endorses), STP's "last and best offer" has major sticking..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

South Lamar Alamo Cinema Sees a Fight Over Unionization

Drafthouse versus Drafthouse United

"...Drafthouse chain – reached new highs last week as union organizers with Drafthouse United organized a walkout. The union..."

July 15, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Nobody in Charge

For the Cap Metro chaos, blame a feckless board

"...days after the Friday night settlement between Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091, the bus drivers and mechanics union, and..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Column by Michael King

ATU Strikes, After StarTran Rejects Compromise

Can Mike Martinez's proposal avert a bus strike?

"...desperately trying to avert a strike by Capital Metro's unionized workers...."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...has issued three albums under his own name and collaborated with the likes of Bootsy Collins, Prince, and André..."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Unfair Labor Practices, Unfair Election The National Labor Relations Board ruled..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

AOC Brings the Texas Heat

Progressive star stumps for Casar, Cisneros campaigns

"...crowd of more than 500 activists, including a heavy labor presence galvanized by the local educators' union, the San..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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