Faster Than Sound: The Fable Trilogy, Briscoe Center's "Greatest Hits," and Beerland Sold

Rare local reissues from Jazzman Records, the Briscoe Center’s Music Collections presents its “Greatest Hits,” and – has Beerland been sold?

"...to Lynn announcing "a general strike until all back wages have been paid," according to a widely circulated post..."

May 31, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

AISD Employees’ Union Urges 10% Raise

With likely increase of state funding, local teachers say: “We’re worth it”

"...of fleeing to Austin's suburbs, where districts offer comparable wages with a much lower cost of living. "I'm just..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: It Ain’t Easy Being Weird

Welcome to Austin – accept our gift of the spirit of change

"...us over for HQ2 evoked hardly a community shrug), wages for most folks have not kept pace with the..."

March 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

SXSW: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the New Left

AOC: Democratic Socialism is about prioritizing people, not profits

"...to prevent working people from taking control,” said Ocasio-Cortez. “Wages have been stagnant for 30 years, wealth is enjoyed..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

Captain Marvel

Brie Larson confidently lays the next cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe

March 8, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Farewell and “Gracias” to Gus Garcia, Austin Trailblazer

Hispanic activist, former trustee, council member, mayor died Monday, at 84

"...what eventually became] the Mex­ican American Cultural Center"; "increased wages and benefits for city workers"; "a worker-managed day labor..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Sick Leave: A Wage by Any Other Name?

Texas 3rd Court of Appeals strikes down Austin's ordinance

"...Texas Minimum Wage Act, which bars cities from increasing wages beyond those permitted by state law...."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

3rd Court Halts Paid Sick Leave

City ordinance put on pause by soon-to-be-ex-judges

"...against the ordinance – for conflating sick days with wages...."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Headlines

"...Union: Austin's landmark indie bookstore's labor force, seeking living wages and more, has organized under Local 277 of the..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature

Election Ticker: Endorse-a-Rama

You gotta support somebody

"...also pointing out that some city initiatives, like living wages for civilian employees or health insurance coverage for janitorial..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Fahrenheit 11/9

Michael Moore takes on the Trump years

"...the teachers in West Virginia, whose strike for better wages spurred uprisings in other states; the Parkland, Fla., students,..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: A Graceful Exit

Leaving someone pretty much implies you have something more important to do

"...Is it any wonder, then, that we as a..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Police Oversight: Starting From Scratch

Farah Muscadin’s work in progress

"...contracts, though not surprisingly they're still hung up on wages and oversight...."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: In the Shadow of the Capitol

Council approves its latest budget with the Lege over its shoulder

"...add police officers and fire stations, increase civilian employee wages, address public health emergencies – and even kick in..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Sick Leave in Limbo

The waiting room

"...and spent two weeks at home, he lost the wages he would have earned. "I can barely manage to..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Paid Sick Leave Fight Continues

Paxton, Texas Public Policy Foundation take effort to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...minimum wage law, but nowhere in that code about wages does it seek to regulate fringe benefits, like paid..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Election Notes: It’s a Family Affair ... Again

Susana Almanza's back in D3, and Ann Kitchen has an opponent

"...in the Fight for $15 campaign, implying that low wages represent the root of too many of the problems..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Checks and Balances

"...can guide their representative senators. [See "Point Austin: The Wages of Civility," June 29.] Presidential power must be checked..."

July 11, 2018 Postmarks

Point Austin: The Wages of Civility

The Supreme Court confirms that elections have consequences

June 29, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...SCOTUS Don't Hurt Us: It was a week of..."

June 29, 2018 News Feature

The Ransom Center's "Vaudeville!"

This exhibition reveals how the history of that entertainment form is really the history of the U.S.

"...workers weren't just angling for safe conditions and fair wages; they also wanted to "play the Palace," i.e., work..."

June 8, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sudden Death for McKalla Place?

It's June. Expect a soccer showdown.

"...million boost in economic activity and $332 million in wages over a 20-year period. Travis County could gain another..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City, PSV Reports Say "Soccer In Austin: Very Good"

Analysis and proposal suggest viable future for team in Austin

"...$384 million in economic activity and $331 million in wages over a 20-year period should the MLS team relocate..."

June 1, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

Unbelievable Summers at the Paramount

The most unforgettable moments from this year’s classics of cinema

"...Henri-Georges Clouzot's 1953 adaptation of French novel The Wages of Fear, based on the real-life South American misadventures..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Chronicle staff

Soccer Sites

Precourt unveils McKalla Plan

"...PSV and city officials with questions on construction worker wages and protections, and a perceived lack of communication about..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Help on the Way in Fight for Sick Pay

Workers Defense Project intervenes against anti-ordinance effort

"...minimum wage law only applies to the amount of wages that can be mandated in Texas, not sick leave..."

May 15, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Slaves for Rent

Sick pay lawsuit confirms what bosses think of workers

"..."What's next?" the bosses erupted. "Living wages!?!" Abominations of Equity..."

May 4, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Felony Charges Dropped in "Facebook Threat" Case

Justin Carter pleas out to class A misdemeanor

"...GoFundMe page and hopes to recoup losses from the wages he was unable to earn on account of his..."

April 6, 2018 News Post by Austin Sanders

“It’s About Damn Time”

City Council passes first paid sick leave ordinance in the South

"...is minimal or positive, and that along with living wages and health care (each improved by other Council policies),..."

Feb. 19, 2018 News Post by Michael King

HD 46: Ready for the Main Event

High stakes in Dukes' race

"...campaign trail, she's promising to fight for affordability, living wages, and Medicaid expansion. Cole says she'll take a proactive..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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