Austin ISD Salary Screw Up

UPDATE: Accounting system failure leads to underpaid teachers

"...up left an unknown number with miscalculated and short salary checks...."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Opening the Books on Austin FC’s Salary Figures

A closer look at who’s bringing the best and worst value to the club

"...Until further notice, Major League Soccer is a salary-capped league, meaning teams are limited in how much money..."

May 27, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

City and CLEAT Settle Salary Scuffle

Settlement results in new payment arrangement for officers doing union work

"...the new agreement, CLEAT will pay the city the salary and benefits for Sgt. Todd Harrison to be on..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Two Days, One Night

Marion Cotillard becomes the face of the working class in the latest Dardenne brothers' gem of social realism.

"...circumstances, Sandra’s coworkers have voted to cut up her salary as a substantial bonus for them instead of keeping..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Travis County’s Public Defenders Win More Pay for Early-Career Attorneys

But without more funding, other pay disparities will persist

"...cliche that reflects reality. According to PayScale, the median salary for a public defender nationwide in 2025 is about..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Nickel-and-Diming It

Security in State Jobs

"...such as the University of California system, have comparable salary ladders.)..."

May 21, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Foul Pay

Football Is Golden

"...makes $54,800.) The study also found that the gender-based salary disparity does not prevail throughout the UT system. The..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Time Bandits in Uniform?

APD officers question whether union 'leave time' deal violates their contract

"...ABL – through which the city pays his $101,200 salary plus benefits – while he is not actually doing..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...compensation “up to market.” By 2021, the county judge salary will be $172,300 (a 35% increase from 2017) and..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Staff Infection

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

"...paychecks getting smaller and smaller, even as her base salary continued, in spurts and trickles, to rise...."

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

Lay Of The Land

The Inner Sanctum

"...Department / Office Budget in Millions Employees Dept. Head Salary Mayor and City Council $0.8 16 Mayor Kirk Watson..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

Dropping Out

Teachers Trade Low Pay for High Tech

"...development, and stand-up comedy helpful. Pay: $20,000 to start, salary increase dependent on students' performance."..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Overturning Overtime

Obama's plan to fix overtime wage pay in America appears over before it could get started

"...Obama administration exceeded its authority by raising the minimum salary a worker must earn to be exempt from mandatory..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

Point Austin: Hours to Burn

When they promote you to "supervisor," their hands are in your pocket

"...about the (still temporary) victory, Paxton didn't mention the salary levels involved, only the defeat of federal tyranny...."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...group conceived as a trade-off for the $40.9 million salary bump – such that those sitting on the panel..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

AISD Notebook

"...members who negotiated with teacher representatives for a higher salary increase, recommended that the AISD Board of Trustees boost..."

June 27, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Opinion: From Mentorship to Pay – Smart Solutions to the Teacher Shortage

An Austin teacher has ideas for what the Texas Legislature can do to fix our educator crisis

"...are many reasons behind the uptick of teacher resignations, salary is at the top of the list. "I can't..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Matthew Balter

Council Recap: Adopted FY23 Budget Puts More Cash in Everybody's Pockets

Still TBD: Impact of future public safety contracts

"...than their counterparts in peer cities. (The new CM salary is 10% above that of the offices’ highest-paid staff..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

We're 49th! ... Or Just Seventh of 10

Union and Austin ISD argue over teacher pay – and what to do about it

"...Texas districts offer similar packages and a better base salary. "A thousand or 2,000 in health benefits," he said,..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Unions vs. McCracken

Campaign fireworks flare

"...has repeatedly called for the unions to renegotiate their salary contracts if and when the economy worsens, asking them,..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

CSI: Travis County

Why Is the Medical Examiner's Office so screwed up?

"...the board-certified ME generally brings in a much lower salary – with 10 years of county service under her..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

KUT by the Numbers

That ringing sound you hear? It's the cash register at Austin's public radio station.

"...the station had in the bank or the new high-salary positions filled in recent weeks...."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

East Austin Nonprofit Mired in Controversy CEACO Sinking

"...Sam Biscoe, Thomas "was hired [at CEACO] on full salary even though he only works Monday, Wednesday, and Friday..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Class Struggle

UT Big Wheels' Perks Outweigh Staff's Paychecks

"...- including new basketball coach Rick Barnes, whose annual salary is $700,000, and new football coach Mack Brown, who..."

April 24, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Moneybags Moffett

Another Fine Pay Day for Jim Bob

"...a compensation package that consisted of $6.956 million in salary and bonuses and another $26.776 million in long-term compensation,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Been Down So Long

Piecemeal Relief Is Recommended for Retired Teachers

"...saw her future, and it didn't look good. "My salary and retirement package was a farce," she says. "I..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Opinion: Teachers Can No Longer Afford to Live in Texas

Senate Bill 9 is an insult to teachers

"...rates of the last two years have turned my salary from something I could live on into something where..."

May 19, 2023 Column by Cary Beshel

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 floor..."

May 12, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...finding themselves in their early 20s with an annual salary of $80,000 or more. Others continue their learning at..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Let Them Eat Cake

"...candidate Dominic Selvera pledged to donate 25% of his salary to charity once elected. Mr. Selvera explained, “Earlier this..."

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