PA members organize action teams focussed on specific issues that affect our Durham community. The focus of these teams vary depending on the current prominence of issues and on volunteer leadership. We encourage members to lead organizing efforts directed at new issues. We're proud that local organizing efforts such as the Durham Living Wage Campaign and the You Can Vote Project were born out of PA Action Teams. 

All committees are open to all PA members to join.

Here are descriptions of our current action teams. Click on a team name to learn more and see contact information for getting involved.

Economic Inequality Team

The People’s Alliance Economic Inequality work group advocates for policies that ensure that all Durham residents have access to high-quality jobs that pay a living wage with benefits, and the opportunity to acquire and make use of productive assets. In addition, we advocate for progressive tax policies that ensure that businesses and residents pay their fair share to support adequate public services. 

Education Team

The Durham People’s Alliance Education Team works to support a unified Public Education system for all families in Durham. We believe in local control of tax dollars so that families and elected officials can make decisions about Durham’s educational system. The Education Team encourages collaboration and creative approaches to education. We feel that teachers, families and students should be participants in the decisions made about our schools.

Affordable Housing Team

People’s Alliance is in collaboration with the Coalition for Affordable Housing & Transit to keep residents aware of the many issues surrounding Housing and Transit. Learn more at our monthly meetings on  3rd Mondays, 12noon-1:00pm, 1st Presbyterian Church, 305 E Main St 27701 (enter from parking lot on Roxboro St near the downtown Library).