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County looks at increasing minimum wage
Generally, the city of Austin and Travis County view each other as partners, not competitors. However, when it comes to attracting and retaining talented employees, the two can’t help but compete. That’s why the Travis County Human Resources Department periodically…
Travis County • By Jack Craver • Jun 6, 2019
County considers matching Austin with $15 livable wage
Between the tax revenue ceiling regaining momentum at the state Legislature and ongoing affordability concerns, Travis County is looking for a way to increase its livable wage for county employees before the imminent property tax caps take effect. Todd Osburn,…
Travis County • By Ryan Thornton • Apr 17, 2019
Council extends living wage to subcontractors
City subcontractors – such as airport food vendors and construction workers – will now be paid $13.03 an hour after City Council extended the city’s living wage requirements on Thursday to everyone working on a city contract. Two ordinances that…
City Council • By Eva Ruth Moravec • Mar 25, 2016
Many CoA temps make less than $11.50 per hour
The number of temporary employees hired by the City of Austin has increased over each of the past three years, as have the number of those employees making less than $11.50 per hour. Though the city pays all of its…
Austin • By Michael Kanin • Nov 4, 2014
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