Announcing the 2024 Living Wage Rate and Program Details

Announcing the 2024 Living Wage Rate and Program Details

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…

Celebrate International Living Wage Week 2023

Celebrate International Living Wage Week 2023

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,…

A Season of Celebration

A Season of Celebration

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…

The Centralized Rental Application Transforming the Rental Process

The Centralized Rental Application Transforming the Rental Process

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…

Just Economics is Hiring a Housing and Wages Organizer

Just Economics is Hiring a Housing and Wages Organizer

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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