On February 17th, 200 Denver activists turned out on the busy corner of 17th and Lincoln in front of the Wells Fargo building to call on Congress to listen to people, not profits. Colorado Progressive Action, joined by a coalition of community-based organizations, pointed to powerful corporations like Wells Fargo as the prime roadblocks toContinue reading “Coloradans Tell Congress to Listen to People Power, not Corporate Power”
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Washington CAN! Demands That Chase Pay Its Fair Share!
On March 15th, 2010, Washington Community Action Network and close to 100 protesters chanted outside of Chase’s headquarters in downtown Seattle, demanding that the company and other big Wall Street banks pay their fair share to help maintain crucial state services.
Is Health Care Reform Just For White People?
Northwest Federation of Community Organizations Campaigns for Racial Justice in Health Although the face of the health care debate was mostly a white one, community organizations and progressive groups across the country, including the Northwest Federation of Community Organizations and the Health Rights Organizing Project, prioritized health equity in their demands for comprehensive health careContinue reading “Is Health Care Reform Just For White People?”
Facing Race: a Report Card on Racial Justice
Washingtonians concerned with social justice are keeping a watchful eye on their elected officials. Washington CAN! and the Northwest Federation of Community Organizations partnered to release Facing Race: 2009 Legislative Report Card on Racial Equity, the first ever report card to collectively and individually grade Washington’s state legislators and governor on their votes that eitherContinue reading “Facing Race: a Report Card on Racial Justice”
The Health Equity Challenge: People of Color are Living Sicker and Dying Younger in California
Across California and nationwide, health care reform has become a key priority. Health disparities harm all members of a community, and securing a guarantee of quality, affordable health care for everyone in America requires attention to racial disparities in health care. This report discusses some of the key health disparities in California and the UnitedContinue reading “The Health Equity Challenge: People of Color are Living Sicker and Dying Younger in California”
The Race for Wages, Living Wage Jobs in the Current Economy: 2007 Northwest Job Gap Study
This report takes a close look at jobs that currently exist in the economy, and brings to the forefront the question of whether these jobs are providing wages that can truly support individuals and families.
2007 Northwest Job Gap Study: Living in the Red
Northwest Family Budgets Falling Behind Idaho Family Budgets Falling Behind Montana Family Budgets Falling Behind Oregon Family Budgets Falling Behind Washington Family Budgets Falling Behind The Northwest Job Gap Study calculates a basic family budget for different family structures. Based on this “living wage,” the study then estimates the number and proportion of job openingsContinue reading “2007 Northwest Job Gap Study: Living in the Red”
Searching for Work that Pays: 2007 Northwest Job Gap Study
The Northwest Job Gap Study describes the job gap using the percent of job openings that pay a living wage and the ratio of the number of living wage job openings to the number of people looking for work.
Living Wage Jobs in the Current Economy: 2006 Northwest Job Gap
Northwest Job Gap Study Idaho Job Gap Study Montana Job Gap Study Oregon Job Gap Study Washington Job Gap Study This report takes a close look at jobs that currently exist in the economy, and brings to the forefront the question of whether these jobs are providing wages that can truly support individuals and families.
Searching For Work That Pays: 2005 Northwest Job Gap Study
Northwest Job Gap Study Idaho Job Gap Study Montana Job Gap Study Oregon Job Gap Study Washington Job Gap Study The Northwest Job Gap Study calculates a basic family budget for different family structures. Based on this “living wage,” the study then estimates the number and proportion of job openings that provide a sufficient wageContinue reading “Searching For Work That Pays: 2005 Northwest Job Gap Study”