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ACTION ALERT: Tell Governor Cooper that Western North Carolina needs an immediate eviction moratorium
(en español abajo) Hurricane Helene, the most destructive hurricane in North Carolina history, devastated Western North Carolina. Many businesses were destroyed, washed away or have been closed during much of October due to a lack of water and utilities while schools and childcare centers were also closed. Many Western North…
Hurricane Helene Resources and Action Alert
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: A Celebration of Workers’ Rights and Economic Justice
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,…
Just Economics Mid-Year Update
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…
Take Action in the Asheville City Budget
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…
Embracing Creativity and Community at Just Brew It 2024
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…
Hospitality Worker Survey
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…
***ACTION ALERT***
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…
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…
Why and How to Give
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.
Join Us for our 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….
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,…
Transylvania County Living Wage Raffle
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…
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…
Centering the Voice of Workers This Labor Day
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…
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…
We’re hiring a Development Lead
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…
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…
