/tags/union Union en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:50:52 GMT /health/2023-07-06/ascension-seton-nurses-say-patient-care-suffered-during-post-strike-lockout One nurse reported wound dressing going unchanged, lab work being overlooked and discharges being delayed while the hospital's regular nursing staff was kept from working. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:50:52 GMT /health/2023-07-06/ascension-seton-nurses-say-patient-care-suffered-during-post-strike-lockout Olivia Aldridge /health/2023-06-28/nurses-blocked-from-entering-austins-ascension-seton-medical-center-after-strike Hospital management says the nurses will be allowed back for their shifts on July 1, after the hospital has fulfilled its contract with temporary staff replacements. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:21:51 GMT /health/2023-06-28/nurses-blocked-from-entering-austins-ascension-seton-medical-center-after-strike Olivia Aldridge /education/2023-03-13/education-austin-we-know-our-worth-campaign-austin-independent-school-district Education Austin is asking the district for a $12 per hour raise for all classified employees and a 12% increase in base pay for all certified employees, such as teachers and counselors. That percentage is significantly higher than the raises AISD has proposed at this point for teachers. Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:23:39 GMT /education/2023-03-13/education-austin-we-know-our-worth-campaign-austin-independent-school-district Becky Fogel /business/2013-08-29/austin-fast-food-workers-strike-for-higher-wages Some Austin fast food workers are joining a nationwide strike for higher wages. Employees from Wendy’s, Jack in the Box and Long John Silver’s gathered in� Thu, 29 Aug 2013 19:50:08 GMT /business/2013-08-29/austin-fast-food-workers-strike-for-higher-wages KUT Staff /business/2012-11-19/maybe-twinkies-do-last-forever-union-hostess-headed-to-mediation According to a bankruptcy judge, Hostess and the major union representing its workers need to try to mediate their differences before the company can be liquidated. So maybe the company's taste treats won't disappear anytime soon. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:17:00 GMT /business/2012-11-19/maybe-twinkies-do-last-forever-union-hostess-headed-to-mediation Mark Memmott /business/2012-11-16/hostess-no-more-texas-based-twinkies-maker-closes-shop-updated Update: Company spokesperson Tammy Taylor tells KUT News that “Hostess Brands had 230 employees in Texas. All facilities are shut down, with the exception� Fri, 16 Nov 2012 22:02:37 GMT /business/2012-11-16/hostess-no-more-texas-based-twinkies-maker-closes-shop-updated Tyler Pratt /business/2012-09-21/coke-workers-in-fort-worth-can-union-bid Yesterday, Coca-Cola workers in Fort Worth rejected an offer to unionize at their bottling plant.The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that the vote, which� Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:38:07 GMT /business/2012-09-21/coke-workers-in-fort-worth-can-union-bid Wells Dunbar, Texas Standard /transportation/2012-04-09/pensions-benefits-at-stake-in-cap-metro-labor-dispute There will soon be some changes at Capital Metro. Riders probably won’t notice but many drivers and mechanics will.Capital Metro is required to change its� Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:46:08 GMT /transportation/2012-04-09/pensions-benefits-at-stake-in-cap-metro-labor-dispute Laura Rice