Zimmerman Does It Again [UPDATE]
D6 council member tells children to "do something useful"
"...the most back breaking work aren’t paid a fair wage and even have to deal with wage theft, followed..."
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Aug. 19, 2016 News Post by Michael King
City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget
Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million
"...restructured its insurance program and proposes a $600/year across-the-board wage increase (29 cents/hour) to compensate for higher co-pays...."
Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: The Arts Commission Hustle
City group gets moving on policy plan for Austin creatives
"...said Ballet Austin Executive Director Cookie Ruiz. Without a living wage, the artists and musicians and other creatives who..."
Aug. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Notes on Kamp: Theory and Practice
Labor protections are worthless if not enforced
"...and would often come out to less than minimum wage if they were divided by the actual number of..."
May 27, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp
Council: It's All on Camera
City Council gets ready to dive back into the breach
"...number of cabs and the potential for a decent living. At work session, Council seemed inclined to open the..."
May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King
Lack of Empathy
"...being a TNC driver gave some opportunity for a living wage (which Austin voters have told City Hall they..."
May 12, 2016 Postmarks
AISD Salaries Up for Debate
With cost of living going up, teachers need a raise
"...29), the district is considering implementing higher minimum hourly wages as well as an across-the-board pay raise. Yet as..."
May 6, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Council Recap: A Dissent Into Satanism
Things get devilish with Zimmerman’s satanic amendment
"...attract remanufacturing, recycling, and reuse businesses, will be given living wages. The resolution directs the city manager to develop..."
April 19, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma
Notes on Kamp: Why You Should Care About Fight for $15
It doesn't matter what income bracket you're in – the living wage issue impacts everyone
"...significant victories in the struggle for a $15 minimum wage have been achieved...."
April 15, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp
Notes on Kamp: Everybody Loses
Council considers bad, outdated regs for Uber and Lyft
"...way that ensures drivers are able to make a living wage...."
April 8, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp
Council: Labor Protections and Job Evaluations
Marc Ott's job performance goes up for debate this week
"...Council Member Greg Casar's initiatives to extend the city's living wage of $13.03 to city-funded positions for construction workers..."
April 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Austin Extends Living Wage
$13.03 floor now applies to more workers on city-funded projects
"...Two loopholes in the city’s living wage policy were closed during yesterday’s City Council meeting...."
March 25, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp
Austin First Fair Chance City in the South
Ban the box ordinance passes Council
"...protections for city employees, an extension of the city’s living wage requirement of $13.03 to construction workers on city-funded..."
March 25, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp
The Tipping Point
By raising menu prices and eliminating gratuity, restaurateurs hope they've found the recipe for a better quality of life for staff
"...still relying on you, the restaurantgoer, to pay the living of our servers," explained Meyer. "There are a whole..."
March 25, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes
Will Austin Applicants Get a "Fair Chance"?
Proposed ordinance would require businesses consider job applicants with criminal histories
"...25), and Council Member Greg Casar's resolution requiring Austin's living wage of $13.03/hour apply to construction workers on city..."
March 25, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Headlines
"...of developer Robert Shaw, who they say has allowed wage theft to occur at other sites of his (see..."
March 18, 2016 News Feature
Playback: Spotify Gifts Kealing Middle School
After the SXSW carnival leaves town, Kealing Middle School will have something to show for it – thanks to Spotify
"...that's either revolutionizing music consumption or lowering the minimum wage of artists (depending on who you ask), has made..."
Feb. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Chronicle Endorsements
"...excitement from voters across the country for championing a living wage, single-payer health care, and free higher education for..."
Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature
Meet the Candidate: Huey Rey Fischer
Fischer has spent time working under the Capitol dome for a trio of Dem legislators
"...tenets of public schools, environmentalism, health care, and a living wage. However, he's as proud of his arrest for..."
Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Texas Tea
Three local purveyors search for an ethical cup
"...his friends, who he could ensure were paid a living wage for their hard work and quality product. "I..."
Jan. 8, 2016 Food Feature by Adrienne White
MLA Subconference: Politics for Scholars
Two-day event takes place at Cheer Up Charlies
"...documenting the struggles contingent faculty face in securing a living wage, health and child care benefits, and job security,..."
Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp
Top 10 Labor Stories
"...advantage of by unscrupulous employers. 2) City Increases Its Living Wage..."
Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Kitchen Scales
The cost of Austin fine dining
"...across the country went on strike to demand a living wage from employers. Austin activists joined in with the..."
Dec. 25, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit
Time for a Change
A look back at Cristina Tzintzún's time fighting for immigrant rights
"...white hippie father (they met while Tzintzún's father was living in a commune in Mexico). Growing up, her family..."
Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Working Overtime, but Not Getting Paid for It
Labor laws: Just because they exist, doesn't mean they're enforced
"...In addition to the alleged wage theft, Gutierrez Vega said that the site was unsafe...."
Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Fight for $15 Gains Momentum in Austin
Fast food employees frustrated by low wages
"...for $15-organized strike, demanding a $15 per hour minimum wage and the right to form a union without retaliation...."
Nov. 18, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp
Local Workers Strike for $15
Fast food employees take part in an "unfair labor practice" strike
"...Fight for $15, demanding a $15 per hour minimum wage and the right to form a union without retaliation...."
Nov. 10, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp
Follow the Money
City attempts to keep up with growing need for services
"...As living in Austin becomes more expensive, it's crucial that its..."
Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Getting Outside the Box
Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?
"...incentives. The fair chance ordinance, as well as the living wage hike that has already passed through Council, have..."
Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp
Residents' Advocacy Project: A Voice for Tenants
"...dining table from the ceiling. A dishwasher filled with sewage. An apartment floor soaked with sewer water...."
