AFSCME objects to Garza’s return-to-work plan

Members of AFSCME Local 1624, representing employees of the city of Austin and Travis County, held a noisy rally and press conference Thursday in the City Hall plaza. They wanted to reinforce the idea that interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s proposed telework policy did not work for them. Garza has said all employees should return to the office at least three days a week. They called on Garza to “postpone implementation of any telework changes until March of 2024 to allow adequate time for data-driven policymaking,” according to AFSCME business manager Carol Guthrie and Local 1624 President Ben Suddaby. Stay tuned.