Sam Stites

Towards a Just Economy: Just Economics’ 2025 Policy Advocacy Seven Months Since the Storm

Towards a Just Economy: Just Economics’ 2025 Policy Advocacy Seven Months Since the Storm

By Sam Stites Read Just Economics’ one-page 2025 Legislative Agenda here. The physical forces of Helene that devastated WNC on September 27th caused irreparable damage to our region, and damaged and destroyed infrastructure that left thousands without homes, power, water, and roadways for weeks, months, and to the present day….

State & Local Advocacy—Just Economics’ 2025 Legislative Agenda

State & Local Advocacy—Just Economics’ 2025 Legislative Agenda

Read Just Economics’ full 2025 legislative review here. Right now, local governments in North Carolina are working through their budgets which need to be approved by the end of June. The North Carolina General Assembly is in the midst of the bi-annual long-session where the majority of state policies are…

Just Economics of WNC is announcing the 2025 Living Wage Rate for Buncombe County, the entry rate for those certifying as Pledged Living Wage, and temporary changes to our program because of Helene.

The 2025 Living Wage Rate is $23.15/hr, and employers who attain this wage floor are eligible for ‘Leading’ Living Wage Certification with Just Economics of WNC. This rate represents the wage floor that would allow a single person working full-time to qualify for a 1BR apartment in the Buncombe County…

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,…

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