What Happened: Last week the NC General Assembly voted on their 3rd relief bill for WNC since Hurricane Helene’s devastation. SB382 was labeled as a disaster relief bill but didn’t provide much disaster relief at all and contained over 100 pages of undemocratic changes to power at the state level….
WNC needs an immediate eviction/foreclosure moratorium for 90 days and adequate rental assistance from the state of North Carolina. The letter below has been signed by elected officials, clergy, business and nonprofit leaders and concerned individuals from across the region. You can read the open letter below and sign on here….
En Español abajo Background: Hurricane Helene was the most catastrophic hurricane in NC history, leaving a wake of destruction in Western North Carolina. Many businesses were destroyed, washed away or were closed for at least most of October due to a lack of water and utilities. Schools and childcare centers…
Western North Carolina is facing catastrophic damage in the wake of hurricane Helena. Our staff are all safe and we’re focusing our work toward supporting our community through this challenging time. All Just Economics meetings and events are canceled until further notice. We are compiling a list of resources here…
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September. It is a day to honor the contributions of workers to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. The history of Labor Day can be traced back to the late 19th century,…
The first half of 2024 was filled with a lot of advocacy, education, and organizing. We are so proud of the work we have done together with our members, committees, and teams. So far in 2024, Just Economics has… As part of our Policy Advocacy work, so far this year…
Support Higher Wages in the Asheville City Budget for Those Struggling the Most The Ask: Encourage City Council to support higher wages for City staff struggling the most, including our underpaid firefighters. Background: The budget proposal presented on May 14th includes a 4.11% salary increase for all staff. This proposal…
Asheville, NC, is renowned for its vibrant brewery scene, earning it the title of “beer city” among enthusiasts. Yet, amidst the hops and malts, a deeper story unfolds at Just Brew It, an annual home brewers competition and fundraiser event hosted by Just Economics, a nonprofit dedicated to social and…
Just Economics and Asheville Food and Beverage United teamed up to work with researchers with the UNC Asheville – UNC Gillings Master of Public Health program to conduct a study focused on the impacts of employment practices and policy on hospitality industry worker health and well-being. The study utilized community…
Take Action to Support Living Wages, Affordable Housing, and Better Transit in Asheville and Buncombe County! It’s budget season for cities and counties across the state of North Carolina, which means our elected leaders are discussing how our tax dollars are being spent. You can work with us to advance…
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Western North Carolina is dealing with the unprecedented devastation from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Our staff are all safe and we are currently focused on addressing the most immediate needs in our community. All Just Economics meetings and events are canceled until further notice. Follow us on social media for updates.
