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Texas-based nonprofit Workers Defense Project went public Friday with the details of an unfair labor practice charge it filed with the National Labor Relations Board in February.

Activists are calling for better protections for immigrants who speak out about mistreatment at the workplace.

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Legislation would require employers to allow workers to take a 15-minute break every four hours.

Council members got an earful Tuesday from the Living Wage Working Group, made up of unions and workers’ advocates, on why they say the living wage needs to be increased to $22 in the upcoming city budget. It’s been stuck at $15 since 2018.

The organizer, groundbreaking Austin policymaker, and congressional nominee plans to be the House’s ‘most pro-labor’ member.

The organizer, groundbreaking Austin policymaker, and congressional nominee plans to be the House’s ‘most pro-labor’ member.

Labor leader Willard S. Townsend made a difference for thousands during his career. Read his profile in this FreightWaves Classics article.

Casar, who represents District 4 on the Austin City Council, is looking at a run in Texas Congressional District 35.

Again, Texas Republicans Fail to Gut Local Labor Protections The labor win came unexpectedly—and may not last long. SB 14 would have banned any local policy that requires employers to provide paid sick leave, rest breaks, or stable work schedules. AP Photo/Eric Gay The labor win came unexpectedly—and may not last long. SB 14 would have banned any local policy that requires employers to provide paid sick leave, rest breaks, or stable work schedules. AP Photo/Eric Gay Gus Bova Jun 3, 2021, 9...