Durham Living Wage Project

Durham is ready for a living wage. Right for employees, Smart for business, Good for the community. Find out how your business can qualify!

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Don't miss this great segment on @MyPBSNC about the importance of living wages for NC workers. The segment features @copadurham, one of Durham's leading #livingwage restaurants, certified by @liveabull.

[OC Living Wage @oc_livingwage]

Did you know? There are only about 20 living wage certifiers in the U.S. Three of us are right here in NC. (Hello to our friends at @liveabull in Durham and @JustEconomicsNC in Asheville!) And a Raleigh org is in the works! 💪

#LivingWage #RaisetheWage #LivingWageCertified

[OC Living Wage @oc_livingwage]

Some exciting news! As of this month, our certified living wage employers have collectively raised wages for workers by more than $2 million since our founding in 2015!

#LivingWages #LivingWageEmployer #CarrboroNC #ChapelHillNC #HillsboroughNC #OrangeCountyNC

[OC Living Wage @oc_livingwage]

So often, earning a living wage means more time with the people you love. 👨‍👩‍👦💓🧒

#OCLW #OrangeCountyLivingWage #OrangeCountyNC #ChapelHillNC #CarrboroNC #HillsboroughNC #LivingWageEmployers

[Living Wage For US @LW4US]

In celebration of International Women's Day we would like to shed a little light on how important it is to pay a living wage that includes childcare. https://t.co/oy12mETx7C #livingwage #childcare #internationalwomensday #LW4US

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

@BuddyRuski Good question, @BuddyRuski. The City of Durham's living wage is $16.92 for FY 2022. @liveabull certifies local businesses using the city's living wage standard (with a year lag). Starting July 1, businesses seeking certification from @liveabull will need to pay $16.92.

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

And thank you, @copadurham, for being a local restaurant that pays @liveabull wages!

[COPA @copadurham]

Thank you to @MayorEONeal for supporting our local restaurants and businesses. We appreciate your leadership and your example. (Retweet and share the love folks.)

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Shout out to @rchady, one of the creators of the Durham Living Wage Project! When leading firms raise the wage floor, all workers benefit. @liveabull

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Congrats to one of the founding members of the Durham Living Wage Project! Thanks for making living wage part of your business model. @liveabull

[Cocoa Cinnamon @cocoacinnamon]

CC OWD is 6 years old today!! Thanks to all have been a part of our journey! While we will keep playing the pandemic on the safe side, we do have some exciting things to come in 2022!

[OC Living Wage @oc_livingwage]

"We know that paying a living wage provides a myriad of benefits, from recruitment to retention to increased productivity, and more. It’s also the right thing to do." ~ @USOPM Director Ahuja. 👏

Read more on the bar setting $15 minimum wage announcement: https://t.co/qVBKwi3RTt

[Living Wage For US @LW4US]

Congratulations Well-Paid Maids on becoming a Leading Living Wage Employer Plus! Well Paid Maids pays all of their workers a full family living wage and goes above and beyond for its employees. Support this living wage employer today! https://t.co/fW3oL64pRi #livingwage #LW4US

[OC Living Wage @oc_livingwage]

"Businesses and workers get hurt when the minimum is low, says Holly Sklar @MinimumWageBiz: 'Minimum wage raises pay off in increased consumer spending and better employee retention [and] productivity...' increases are 'vital' for strengthening the country's economic recovery."

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

In case you're wondering why @liveabull is so important for workers in Durham...

[Economic Policy Institute @EconomicPolicy]

NEW: Wage inequality continued to soar in 2020. Wages for the top 0.1% skyrocketed 389% since 1979, while wages for the bottom 90% grew just 28%.

Learn more: https://t.co/fShgn8uM1f

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Congrats to @fullsteam for this exciting expansion. Fullsteam is one of the founding members of @liveabull

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Right on, @rchady.

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Congrats to @ponysaurusbrew on this exciting expansion!

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Way to go, @lunarotisserie! I wonder how your reviewers would react if they knew you paid your employees living wages?!

[Skyler Jay @SkylerJay_]

Can we all just appreciate the incredible vibes of my new employer taking an absolutely wild one-star review and making it into a t-shirt???

[Living Wage For US @LW4US]

So excited to explore global living wage connectivity and launch the For US living wage standard at our final event celebrating our launch and living wage week! https://t.co/BlL8vXQvtj

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

We’re proud that @happydirtproduce is one of our certified living wage businesses! They cover 100% of health care costs for their employees and support equity and sustainability. To top it off their CEO @sandi.kronick was a killer panelist at our relaunch kick-off event tonight!

[Durham Living Wage Project @liveabull]

Just in time for Living Wage Week, @liveabull is back in action! Check out these #livingwageweek events and be sure to visit our new and improved website - https://t.co/SL2pBXCaHZ

[Living Wage For US @LW4US]

Calling all coffee companies that care about paying workers well. We want to help you understand how to thrive while paying a living wage. Register today for this and other Living Wage Week Events! https://t.co/vMg5WEzqCg #livingwageweek #livingwage #LW4US