Just Economics of WNC is announcing the 2024 Living Wage Rate for Buncombe County as well as the new starting rate for those certifying as Pledged Living Wage employers this year. The 2024 Living Wage Rate is $22.10/hr, though employers previously certified have time to adjust to this rate and…
Why should I give to Just Economics? How do I give to Just Economics? Join Us! Thanks again to Asheville FM for their media sponsorship of the Annual Celebration.
We are gearing up for our Annual Celebration and we want you to join us on Thursday, December 7th, 6-9pm at the event space at Habitat for Humanity, 33 Meadow Road in Asheville. This event is free and will include food, drinks, music, a raffle, a trivia game, and celebration….
Just Economics invites all our local community members to join us in the recognition of International Living Wage Week from Monday November 6th – Friday November 10th! Living Wage Week is a celebration that spotlights our Living Wage Certified Employers and elevates the discussion about living wages on the local,…
The Living Wage Coalition of Transylvania County is an affiliate of Just Economics, and we have been working to advance living wages and economic justice in Transylvania County for over a decade. We are currently working to raise funds to support an organizer to build on the work of the…
Just Economics has a lot to celebrate this year and we are looking forward to a couple of events and activities that will help us to do just that! In 2023 we worked to develop the Centralized Rental Application, our affiliate in Transylvania County successfully advocated for a paid parental…
This Labor Day, we honor those who have fought for worker justice and reflect on labor history including some dark chapters in our local history. While we have come a long way from some of the egregious safety issues and bloody conflict of the early 1900’s, we also know we…
Introducing the Centralized Rental Application (CRA) At Just Economics we are thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking innovation designed to revolutionize the rental application process making it easier for tenants and landlords. Today, we are proud to announce that the Centralized Rental Application site is now live accepting landlords, and we…
Job Description: Part -Time Development Lead Just Economics of Western North Carolina is a regional membership organization based in Asheville, NC. Our mission is to educate, advocate, and organize for a just and sustainable economy that works for all in Western North Carolina. Just Economics was born out of the Asheville-Buncombe Living…
Job Description: Full Time Housing and Wages Organizer–2023 Just Economics is seeking a full time Housing and Wages Organizer in Asheville, NC to support our work advocating for more affordable housing, better wages, and improved working conditions. Just Economics of Western North Carolina (JE) is a regional, membership organization based in…
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