/tags/labor-unions Labor Unions en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:57:52 GMT /austin/2024-11-25/austin-american-statesman-news-guild-union-gannett The contract guarantees a minimum salary of $50,000 for new employees, cell phone and meal reimbursements, and other protections. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:57:52 GMT /austin/2024-11-25/austin-american-statesman-news-guild-union-gannett Katy McAfee /austin/2024-09-24/austins-police-union-city-agree-to-a-218-million-five-year-labor-contract The deal would give police officers a 28% raise over the next five years. Austin City Council is expected to vote on the contract Oct. 10. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 20:47:46 GMT /austin/2024-09-24/austins-police-union-city-agree-to-a-218-million-five-year-labor-contract Andrew Weber /health/2024-03-05/nurses-union-austin-ascension-seton-medical-center-ratifies-first-contract The agreement comes after more than a year of negotiations with hospital representatives. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:34:26 GMT /health/2024-03-05/nurses-union-austin-ascension-seton-medical-center-ratifies-first-contract Olivia Aldridge /health/2024-01-05/nurses-union-at-ascension-seton-gets-a-boost-as-nursing-fellows-and-residents-join The union added 225 new members at the beginning of the month, bringing its numbers to more than 1,000. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:21:55 GMT /health/2024-01-05/nurses-union-at-ascension-seton-gets-a-boost-as-nursing-fellows-and-residents-join Olivia Aldridge /health/2023-12-06/ascension-seton-hospital-austin-nurses-strike The nurses' union said hundreds participated in the strike Wednesday to protest staffing levels and equipment shortages at the hospital. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:27:02 GMT /health/2023-12-06/ascension-seton-hospital-austin-nurses-strike Olivia Aldridge /health/2023-11-22/nurses-at-ascension-seton-medical-center-announce-one-day-strike-for-dec-6 The nurses union will engage in its second strike this year as contract negotiations with the hospital inch past the one-year mark. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:06:53 GMT /health/2023-11-22/nurses-at-ascension-seton-medical-center-announce-one-day-strike-for-dec-6 Olivia Aldridge /transportation/2023-09-14/capmetro-wants-french-company-to-run-bus-service-despite-warnings-from-union-leaders The Amalgamated Transit Workers union says Paris-based Keolis has a "history of hostile anti-union conduct." Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:01:00 GMT /transportation/2023-09-14/capmetro-wants-french-company-to-run-bus-service-despite-warnings-from-union-leaders Nathan Bernier /austin/2023-06-05/austin-american-statesman-staff-strike-over-low-pay The Statesman is one of 18 newsrooms owned by Gannett that went on a one-day strike Monday. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:51:10 GMT /austin/2023-06-05/austin-american-statesman-staff-strike-over-low-pay Haya Panjwani /education/2023-04-28/austin-isd-wants-to-offer-bigger-raises-next-year-to-retain-and-attract-staff AISD officials have proposed raising the minimum hourly wage for certified employees to $20 and giving a 7% pay increase to teachers, counselors and librarians. The plan could result in a $54 million budget deficit. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:26:05 GMT /education/2023-04-28/austin-isd-wants-to-offer-bigger-raises-next-year-to-retain-and-attract-staff Becky Fogel /austin/2023-03-03/hoping-to-retain-staff-austin-gives-police-officers-a-4-raise Officers will see the raise starting next month. If officers stay with the department, they could get a $5,000 bonus next year. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:59:50 GMT /austin/2023-03-03/hoping-to-retain-staff-austin-gives-police-officers-a-4-raise Andrew Weber