Accountability Assembly - April 19, 2015
April 15, 2015
Leaders of COPS/Metro, a broad-based organization of churches, schools, and unions, will hold an Accountability Assembly with Candidates for Mayor and City Council, Sunday, April 19, at 3:30 PM in St. Henry’s Parish (1619 S. Flores St) to advance a Living Wage strategy for...
Read MoreLiving Wages in 2015
January 22, 2015
In late December 2014, the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board outlined several issues for the state and local government to tackle in 2015. They noted: "C.O.P.S./Metro Alliance has been waging a living-wage campaign in San Antonio, prevailing on city and county government leaders to...
Read MoreAt 40, COPS still standing up for residents
December 07, 2014
The commentary, "At 40, COPS still standing up for residents," by the first president of Communities Organized for Public Service (COPS), Andres "Andy" Sarabia, reflects on the organization's accomplishments during its first 40 years. This article appeared on page F6 in the Sunday, December...
Read MoreTexas Week with Rick Casey now online
November 26, 2014
In case you missed the November 21, 2014 installment of Texas Week with Rick Casey on KLRN-TV, or if you want to review or share it, the episode with COPS/Metro leader Mike Phillips discussing the Living Wage campaign with host Rick Casey and former City...
Read MoreLiving Wage Strategy focus of Texas Week with Rick Casey
November 21, 2014
Tune in to KLRN's Texas Week with Rick Casey this Friday night, November 21 at 8:00pm. COPS/Metro leader Mike Phillips will discuss the Living Wage & Economic Security campaign.
Read MoreJudge Nelson Wolff Supports COPS/Metro Strategy to Raise Wages in Bexar County
November 18, 2014
Tuesday morning, leaders from COPS and the Metro Alliance were joined by Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse in support of a three part strategy proposed by COPS/Metro to raise wages for the lowest paid workers in...
Read MoreCOPS/Metro works with Bexar County to Raise Wages
November 17, 2014
Leaders of COPS/Metro will hold a press conference on the north steps of the Bexar County Courthouse on Tuesday, November 18 at 9:00am to announce a Living Wage strategy for the lowest paid County workers and for outsourced & subcontract service jobs. County Judge Nelson Wolff will join COPS/Metro...
Read MoreFall Leaders Assembly on Living Wages and Economic Security
November 14, 2014
Living Wage Strategy Launches this Sunday, Nov. 16, 4 PM at Sacred Heart Church Civic Center
Read MoreJoin the COPS/Metro Living Wage and Economic Security Campaign!
October 11, 2014
Did you know that 1 out of 5 people in San Antonio lives in poverty? Even worse, 1 in 3 children is growing up in poverty in San Antonio. Many families are working very hard and still not earning enough to make ends meet....
Read MoreFall Assembly to focus on Living Wage and Economic Security
October 11, 2014
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in San Antonio lives in poverty? Even worse, 1 in 3 children is growing up in poverty in San Antonio. Many families are working very hard and still not earning enough to make ends meet. In...
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