Austin Rideshare Drivers Get Organized

Local chapter forms in support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a renewal of workers' rights

"...Protecting the Right to Organize Act, a renewal of workers' rights, which passed the U.S. House of Repre­sent­a­tives in..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Common Law

Immigrant Worker's Rights

"...answer to questions received by her office regarding immigrant workers' rights. – Luke Ellis..."

June 27, 2008 Column by Edna Yang

NLRB Settlement ... Cap Metro Politics

Union President Wyatt says it's a vindication of workers' rights

"...no further illegal actions and informing workers of their rights to organize. In a press release, Wyatt thanked the..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Community Organizer Heidi Sloan Announces Candidacy for TX-25

Joins Dem primary race in Austin-to-Fort Worth district

"...for “Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, workers’ rights, and safety & liberation for marginalized people.”..."

Aug. 13, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Fighting for Justicia

Workers Defense Project celebrates 10 years on the front lines of Texas labor

"...intimidated her, and she wanted to learn about her rights. After about a year, she joined the board of..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Time for a Change

A look back at Cristina Tzintzún's time fighting for immigrant rights

"...began as a volunteer project educating workers about their rights and helping them navigate recovering unpaid wages. Tzintzún says..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Dolores

A stirring portrait of a social-justice pioneer

"...figure in the annals of Mexican-American history, the workers’ rights struggles, and feminist legacies. Huerta, a Presidential Medal of..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Ich Bin ein Cheesehead'

Austin unionists prove they are Madison as hell

"...yesterday in Austin, may show that they have attacked workers' rights one time too many...."

Feb. 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Making Connections

Organized labor reaches out to all workers

"...to become less labor advocacy institutions and more a workers' movement. "For organized labor to play its proper role..."

March 2, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Review: Trouble Puppet Theater Co.’s Undark: A Radioactive Puppet Play

Henson-backed world premiere recounts a workers' rights fight

"...David vs. Goliath battles with the Man over workers’ rights, segregation, and sexual harassment didn’t become common knowledge until..."

May 31, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Texas Judge Blocks New Federal Overtime Rules

Rule won't go into effect Dec. 1 thanks to Paxton, 20-state coalition

"...In a blow to workers' rights today, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant of Sherman,..."

Nov. 22, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Uncivil Service

City Manager still overreacting to civil service proposal

Aug. 31, 2012 News Column

Point Austin: Fire 'At Will'

Extending 'just cause' protections to all city workers

"...amendment is a testament to the poor state of workers' rights in Texas. But if it's going to happen..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...the current version that Doggett represents, violates the Voting Rights Act...."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: No Choice

When bosses say their hands are tied, handcuffs follow

"...by teachers to maintain due process or collective bargaining rights. Not exactly a labor juggernaut. Armed and Dangerous..."

July 1, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"..."Stand Your Ground" gun laws and measures that limit workers' rights and health care access. With Reaganomics icon Arthur..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Learning the Hard Way That Police and Democratic Socialists Rarely Mix

CLEAT alum Danny Fetonte's resignation from the Austin DSA raises questions for the local chapter

"...complex consideration moving forward: Within their struggle to win rights for workers, will social justice movements include or leave..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...to her creation of specialized units to address civil rights, family violence, and adult sexual assault, and to her..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Building Austin

As the city grows, is it being cavalier about the well-being of the laborers who are assembling Austin's new face?

"...not often clear to a worker what his legal rights are, and enforcement of safety standards is lax. The..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Point Austin: Hold That Bus!

New labor deal proposed for Cap Metro waits for willing riders

"...create a "meet and confer" relationship with the transit workers' union (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091) akin to that..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Michael King

“Minimum Wage Is Not Livable”

Workers get paid, but the fight for fair wages is far from over

"...other workers because he speaks English and understands his rights on the job. "They're being told different things than..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Jack Craver

Chronicle Endorsements

"...speaks to a deep and abiding liberal commitment to workers' rights. On those economic issues, he may not cross..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends (mostly odds) from the 79th

"...have already signed on as co-sponsors of HJR 6. Gay-rights lobbyists expect the House to vote on the measure..."

April 15, 2005 News Column

10-1, Take Two

Five City Council incumbents up for re-election this November

"...city issues, and he's been a steadfast advocate of workers' rights – in keeping with his previous experience as..."

May 20, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin group declares solidarity with Arizona boycott

"...Austin's Central Texas Immigrant Workers' Rights Center announced last week that it stands in..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

A Weekend of Big Rallies

The Women’s March on Austin caps off a banner weekend of civic engagement

"...and Spanish) against Trump's stances on immigration, labor, women's rights, and queer rights. City Council Member Greg Casar, an..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...subject is environmental protection, transportation planning and regulation, or workers' rights. Rick Levy, Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, says the "big..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Cesar Chavez

The United Farm Workers leader and civil rights activist who managed to get housewives to stop buying grapes is the subject of this biopic.

"...biopic of Cesar Chavez, the inspirational labor leader, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union...."

March 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hightower Report

Hey, Clinton: Be a Democrat; and Labor Law Lawbreaker

"...The Bush regime is so hostile to the rights of labor that Bush's own National Labor Relations Board..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...And the GOP isn't yet done diminishing immigrant rights. Already in the hopper is HB 413 by Freedom..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

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