Economic Justice Publications

Food Choices: Families or Corporations

By Danisha Christian on November 9, 2011

 

Will Congress choose need or greed? Cutting the federal deficit means making some tough choices. The new report, Food Choices: Families or Corporations and online petition asks Congressional super committee members to look at bloated federal subsidies for giant corporations before they cut food assistance struggling families depend on.

Released in partnership with the Praxis Project, the report details the critical role the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s family nutrition programs play in feeding one out of eight Americans. Continue reading »

Direct from Main Street: Maine Small Business Views on Credit and Lending

By admin on May 31, 2011

This report shares the findings of a survey of Maine small businesses, focusing on their experiences with credit and their reactions to one current proposal to support small business and economic growth: the creation of a state bank. This report contributes to the discussion of such a proposal by sharing the perspectives of Maine’s Main Street small businesses.

Click here to download the full report. Continue reading »

Protecting Montana’s Future: Montanans Talk About Public Investments

By admin on February 21, 2011

This storybook features the lives and experiences of everyday Montanans. Their stories illustrate the potential costs of bad budget decisions. They also highlight the need for strong, smart public investment in all our families and communities.

Click here to download the full storybook. Continue reading »

Direct from Main Street: Washington Small Business Views on Credit and Lending

By admin on January 25, 2011

This report shares the findings of a survey of Washington small businesses, focusing on their experiences with credit and their reactions to one current proposal to support small business and economic growth: the creation of a state bank. This report contributes to the discussion of such a proposal by sharing the perspectives of Washington’s Main Street small businesses.

Click here to download the full report. Continue reading »

Direct from Main Street: Oregon Small Business Views on Credit and Lending

By admin on January 12, 2011

This report shares the findings of a survey of Oregon small businesses, focusing on their experiences with credit and their reactions to one current proposal to support small business and economic growth: the creation of a state bank. This report contributes to the discussion of such a proposal by sharing the perspectives of Oregon’s Main Street small businesses.

Click here to download the full report. Continue reading »

Searching for Work that Pays: 2010 Job Gap Study

By Dennis Osorio on December 9, 2010

The 2010 Job Gap Study looks at the availability of living wage jobs in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. This report provides calculations of:

  • A living wage for all counties in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington;
  • The percent of job openings that pay a living wage in each of these states; and
  • The ratio of the number of living wage job openings to the number of people looking for work.

Click here to download the full report. Continue reading »

2009 Job Gap: Searching for Work that Pays

By admin on December 3, 2009

The Job Gap study calculates a basic family budget for different family structures in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado. Based on this “living wage” the study then estimates the number and proportion of job openings that provide a sufficient wage to support and individual or a family’s basic needs without relying on public assistance.

The 2008 Job Gap: Tough Times for Northwest Families

By admin on December 9, 2008

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 wage to support and individual or a family’s basic needs without relying on public assistance.

The Race for Wages, Living Wage Jobs in the Current Economy: 2007 Northwest Job Gap Study

By Dennis Osorio on December 18, 2007

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

By Dennis Osorio on October 9, 2007

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 wage to support and individual or a family’s basic needs without relying on public assistance.

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