Mike

1. NO RENT INCREASES:  WE DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE HALT TO RENT INCREASES TO PREVENT FURTHER DISPLACEMENT OF WORKING-CLASS FAMILIES. RENTS SHOULD BE FROZEN AND LOWERED. RENT CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO PREVENT RENTS FROM REACHING OUTRAGEOUS HEIGHTS AGAIN.  2. NO EVICTIONS:  WE DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE EVICTIONS FREEZE. THE INTERSECTING CRISES OF COVID-19, HOUSELESSNESS, AND CLIMATE … Read more

Photo: Steve Ahlquist Article written by Mike (member of POWR: Providence Organization of Workers and Renters) The city of Providence has become increasingly unlivable for working-class families.  Rents have gone up 20% in the last 3 years in Providence.  Wages have not kept up with inflation, let alone the price gouging rental prices.  Median rent … Read more