Our Mission and Values
The mission of the National Center for Law and Economic Justice is to advance the cause of economic justice for low-income families, individuals, and communities across the country.
Because the Center believes that this nation should strive to ensure that no one lives in poverty, it subscribes to the following values:
| Income Security: | Income security is a basic goal and fundamental defense against poverty. |
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| Access to Employment: | Low-income people should have full opportunity to participate in all forms of education, training, and services to help them secure and retain living wage jobs. |
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| Fair Treatment: | Fairness must be the foundation of government administration. |
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| Public Accountability: | Governmental decision-making and administration should be open, accessible, and responsive to constituents. |
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| Access to Justice: | Low-income people must have effective access to the justice system to challenge violations of their rights, secure effective relief, and gain greater public accountability. |
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| Fair and Safe Workplace: | All workers should be assured a safe workplace, a living wage, and full protection from discrimination. |
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| Community Action: | Community action and coalition building should be encouraged at the local, state, and national level as powerful strategies for social change. |
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| Civic Participation: | Low-income individuals and their communities should have a voice in shaping the public policies that affect their lives. |
