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Austin: Living Wage, Fair Chance Hiring Talks

Thursday, May 21, 2015 Austin City Council Discussion
  • Focus on Austin's Economic Future:

    A press conference and discussion centered on improving economic opportunity.
  • Living Wage for City Employees:

    Exploring proposals to ensure city workers earn a living wage.
  • Fair Chance Hiring Initiatives:

    Examining practices to give all individuals, including those with past convictions, a fair shot at employment.

Full Transcript

AUSTIN CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL DISCUSSION THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 9:00 AM AUSTIN CITY HALL, 301 WEST 2ND STREET, AUSTIN, TX “Economic Opportunity in Austin” Discussion Agenda 9:00 AM. Attend a press conference to discuss economic opportunity in Austin, Texas and items sponsored by Council Member Greg Casar relating to living wage for City employees and fair chance hiring practices. A quorum of Council members may be present. No action will be taken. The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 4 days before the meeting date. Please call Dolores Gonzalez, City of Austin ADA Coordinator, at (512) 974-3256 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.