EBASE | Building Power with Workers, Community and People of Faith

Fair Development

As development booms and housing costs skyrocket, EBASE is ensuring that large projects meet the needs of low-income workers and communities of color. Public land must serve public good, so we organize for development that preserves diversity and creates opportunity for local workers.

Good Jobs

EBASE is changing the expectation of work by creating an economy where everyone's contributions are valued. Our campaigns for living wages, fair scheduling, and paid sick days are raising the floor on low-wage work. And we're expanding access to good jobs by creating training opportunities and fighting hiring discrimination.

Immigrant Rights

With federal policies dividing families and communities, it’s time to stand up to fear like never before. EBASE is fighting for policies that keep immigrants safe by expanding sanctuary policies in our neighborhoods and workplaces. Immigrant rights are essential to all of our campaigns for economic justice.

East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

#TBT to Oakland Rising’s Progressives Party & Townie Awards when EBASE’s Executive Director, Kate O’Hara, was honored with the Government Official of the Year Townie Award for her service on the City of Oakland Community Jobs Oversight Commission! Born out of Revive Oakland’s winning campaign for good jobs for local workers on the former Oakland Army Base redevelopment, the Oversight Commission ensures these groundbreaking jobs policies are fully implemented; resulting in workers from Oakland’s flatland communities earning over $12.6 million in wages so far.
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East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

Dear EBASE community: Ms. Theola Polk, a beloved community leader and longtime member of Oakland United Coalition, is missing. Please share this post so we can help bring her home.

"Ms. Theola Polk was last seen on July 6, 2019, at her residence in the 1100 block of 64th Avenue. Ms. Polk is a female African American, 71 years old, 5’5”, 146 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes and unknown clothing.

"She is considered at risk due to suffering from high blood pressure and other medical conditions. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact OPD Missing Persons at (510) 238-3641."

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East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

Thanks for the ❤️❤️❤️ Annette Bernhardt!

"My favorite memory of EBASE is how they immediately embraced me when I moved here in late 2013. Within months I was testifying in front of the city council on the impact of a $15 minimum wage, standing in the middle of a long queue of activists and residents organized by EBASE, loving the incredible energy and hope of the movement.

"And that’s what EBASE does: it always leads with love, and that’s why I’m proud to be a board member."

We're proud to have you on our board, to count you as a friend, and to be part of this movement alongside you, Annette!

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East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

As the Trump administration continues to brutalize human beings in concentration camps and terrorize immigrant families, Amazon.com profits by supplying tech to ICE.

Jeff Bezos—the richest man in history—continues to amass wealth today on #PrimeDay by profiting off the detention of immigrants & exploitation of Black & brown workers. Without Amazon’s tech, ICE cannot function.

Tell him to cut Amazon's ties w/ ICE: action.mijente.net/p/primeday

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Tell Jeff Bezos: Cut Amazon's Ties to ICE!

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I just sent an e-mail to Jeff Bezos telling him to stop letting ICE use Amazon servers and software to terrorize immigrant communities. Add your name and help us send him a message! #PrimeDay #NoTechF...

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East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy

In May, Emeryville City Council members approved a carve-out to the city's Minimum Wage ordinance. This unfair loophole cuts the pay of some working people by 8% this year, and delays their promised wage equity with other workers until 2027. This well-deserved pay raise has been promised to workers since Emeryville's two-tier wage system was first introduced in 2015.

The City has the opportunity to follow the lead of the voters and reverse that decision TONIGHT, Tuesday July 9.

Councilmembers Dianne Martinez, John Bauters and Scott Donaghue: do the right thing and support these Emeryville workers!!

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Emeryville showdown looms over nation's highest minimum wage

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The East Bay city’s leaders passed an amendment to a wage ordinance that pauses an increase set to take place on July 1 — from $15 to $16.30 an hour — for workers in restaurants with up to 55 em...

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Join us in celebrating 20 years of EBASE!

It's EBASE's 20th Anniversary! Save the Date for our big celebration. Venceremos: We Will Win!

White People Must Fix White People

White supremacy is not an “alt” movement. It is internalized by everyone and embedded in our economy.

Ban the Box for Racial Justice

Only 5% of African-Americans with a criminal record get called back by employers. "Ban the Box" provides a fair chance to advance.

Immigration Wins in Contra Costa County

Concord City Council votes unanimously to support immigrant safety & denounce hate speech against Muslims and LGBTQ people.

FAME: Resistance Through Faith

The Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy calls on people of faith to Resist – to become the justice the world needs.

Fair Development

Good Jobs

Immigrant Rights