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Do the Right Thing

"...in substantial error about the amount of the entry wages and benefits. The actual salaries Samsung paid to the..."

March 27, 1998 Column

Are You Typical?

Council's first look at FY 2016 budget

"...million, 1.1%). The major cost drivers – new hiring, wage increases, and health insurance – were roughly the same..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Austin at Large: Everything’s a Priority Now

Council lines up its asks as a boom-time budget season nears its liturgical climax

"...in more than 15 years) for everyone! An $18-per-hour minimum city wage! (Lest you think that isn't a big..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...SB 350: Living Wage for School District Construction..."

May 23, 2003 Column

What Do Austinites Want?

10-1 City Council wrangles its first budget

"...targeting "increased spending" in general and a proposed 3% wage increase for civilian city employees in particular. (Public safety..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Letters at 3AM

What does this so-called "boom" mean to most Americans?

"...bit worse than 10 years ago -- inflation-adjusted hourly wages of middle-wage men [have been] 1.8% lower in 1999..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Staff Infection

Sick of Low Wages, UT Staff Vow Three-Day 'Burnt Orange Flu'

"...$26,000 a year, a fortune compared to the university minimum of $15,204, the starting salary earned by janitors, groundskeepers,..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Point Austin: All Aboard for November

The players have arrived, now for the programs

"...a resolution (sponsored by Cole) that would explore a minimum exemption structured to not be quite so regressive in..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Working Man of Green Gables

Condo developer targeted for claims of unpaid wages, unsafe conditions

"...violations at the job site. Hazardous conditions and unpaid wages were the chief complaints aired by workers, several of..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Invisible No More

Houston janitors strike a mighty blow for the value and dignity of labor

"...an hour, or 10 cents more than the federal minimum (often after many years); they had no health insurance,..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...well as to efforts to gain equal rights and wages for African-American educators. The George Washington Carver Library, the..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Save Austin Now Unhappy (Surprise!) With Prop A Ballot Language

Ballot spells out price tag for proposed mandated mimimum staffing levels at Austin Police Department

"...for the GOP- and police­-backed citizen initiative to mandate minimum staffing levels at the Austin Police Depart­ment, along with..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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Mueller Will Gentrify

"...*The minimum hourly wage will be $9 for all workers and..."

March 5, 1999 Column

City Council Gets Some Breathing Room on the Budget

Austin bounced back from COVID with what City Manager Spencer Cronk called “spectacular economic growth.” How spectacular?

"...Council a few weeks back, to raise the city's minimum "living wage," which Cronk said could be accomplished over..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Battle Over APD Staffing Gets Louder

Election Ticker: Battle over APD staffing gets louder

"...different cost drivers, including the city's annual population and wage growth forecast and the construction of new police stations..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Bare Necessities

Budget decisions are about money ... and justice

"...and next for full-time faculty and staff, a $10 minimum (living) wage for hourly workers, a health insurance contribution..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Rockin' Solutions: A Four-Piece Combo

Highlights of solutions emerging from the four Live Music Task Force subcommittees

"...Musicians would much prefer to earn a living wage, not rely on charity. So the best help the..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Wish Lists

AFSCME steps up to the council budget table, and the bonds begin to take shape

"...request for adjustments necessitated by the previously adopted $10 minimum city wage, and a bilingual stipend akin to that..."

July 29, 2005 News Column by Michael King

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...been called the governor's "tassel tax" – a $5 minimum on admissions to adult or "nude entertainment" venues, which..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...Let's be prudent at a minimum. Just whose ideas are behind or at the heart..."

May 9, 2003 Column

Statesman Reporters Are About to Strike

The paper's corporate owner hasn't budged on union priorities

"...What movement are they looking for? A minimum salary of $60,000 a year, while their current salary..."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

AISD Balances Its Books With What Robin Hood Left Behind

Everybody gets a raise, but 600 positions are getting cut

"...school year – and to address that, next year's wages will rise across the board. At the same time,..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...Overall, this will cost, at a minimum, $515 million, of which $275 million is one-time capital..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Countdown to a Deal

City to work on stadium deal while fielding other development offers

"...negotiating terms in agenda Item 130 to require a minimum of 130 units of affordable housing at the McKalla..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Weighs Film Incentives Deal

City looks to keep film and digital production inside city limits

"...Eligible productions would have to pay at least union minimum wages for film, TV, and commercial projects (plus workers..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to Capital Metro

Whoever the new CEO turns out to be – she'll have her hands full

"...• reducing the MetroAccess service area to the minimum allowed by the Americans With Disabilities Act (within three-fourths..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

There's No Place Like Home

"...at least $600 for three-bedroom apartments, and require a minimum monthly income three times the amount of the rent...."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature

Council Member Seeks to Make Homeownership More Attainable With Smaller Lot Sizes

Can Council meet the missing middle?

"...among the changes would be a reduction to the minimum lot size required for lots in single-family (SF) zones..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...most Texas voters, including Republicans, want to see the minimum age to buy all guns upped from 18 to..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...got bailouts, and still refused to pay us just wages."..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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