Workers Defense Project

U.S. Representative Greg Casar (D-TX), a Latino man, is seen beyond water bottles on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. He's wearing formal pants, a shirt and tie, with his sleeves rolled up.

Fighting for Breaks on Multiple Fronts

Workers and activists implore Governor Greg Abbott to consider the dire need for protections in the record-breaking heat.

by Michelle Pitcher

Texas Workers, Congressman Launch ‘Thirst Strike’ for Heat Protections

by Josephine Lee

Elon Musk’s Tesla Gigafactory Built on Wage Theft and Safety Violations, Texas Workers Allege

Again, Texas Republicans Fail to Gut Local Labor Protections

Federal Immigration Reform Proposals Ignore Workers’ Rights

by Priscila Mosqueda

Workers’ Group Urges Reform of Austin’s Incentive-Giving System

Developer Behind Downtown Marriott Violates City Contract, Fails to Pay Workers Living Wage

by Priscila Mosqueda

Workers Defense Project Press Conference 12/11/12

Workers’ Group Honors Austin-Area Officials for Supporting Living Wage

by Priscila Mosqueda