Bill of Rights

The PIES Economic Bill of Rights 

Raising standards for ourselves and for future generations.

Inspired by the Second Bill of Rights as proposed by 32nd US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the PIES Economic Bill of Rights outlines a set of aspirational principles that guide our mission. These ideals are not mandates or requirements, but rather a shared vision. A direction we aim to move toward together.

We envision a future where the PIES economy is made up of mission driven businesses that collectively uphold these aspirations, creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable system of work and wealth. By aligning with the PIES exchange, businesses affirm their commitment to striving towards these values as their resources, context, and capacity allow. This is not about perfection, it’s about intention, progress, and shared purpose.

We believe that a successful economy is  able to fulfill the individual rights of its participants.  To that end, we endeavor to support an ecosystem of businesses that collectively provide the services and goods necessary for such rights.  These aspirational rights serve as a guiding vision for our mission: economic nirvana for people, our communities, and our planet.

A Truly Successful Economic System Ensures These Rights: 

  • Ethics
    • The right to an economic system which operates ethically by committing to strong moral values and a worthy mission.
  • Economic Fairness
    • The right to equitable prosperity.  Everyone should be given a reasonable chance to thrive financially and otherwise.
  • Economic Stability
    • The right to stability and predictability in the greater economic system that sustains your quality of life.
  • Market Integrity
    • The right to protection from market manipulation, monopolies, fraud, and theft.
  • Support for Small Businesses
    • The right to protections and support for small businesses.
  • Worker Cooperatives and Employee Ownership
    • The right of workers to have representative ownership of the businesses for which they work.

  • Meaningful Use of Labor
    • The right to work that aligns with personal values and contributes to societal good.
  • Fair and Transparent Compensation
    • The right to a living wage and full pay transparency.
  • Work-Life Integration
    • The right to an idealized balance of work and personal life.
    • The right to as much leisure and vacation time as possible.
    • The right to as much sick time as is needed.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
    • The right to maximum flexibility in work location.
  • Inclusive Work Environment
    • The right to work in an environment that respects the humanity in all of us and enables all to contribute to mutual prosperity, regardless of race, religion, sexuality, or gender.
  • Protection from Retaliation
    • The right to protection against retaliation and the freedom to whistle-blow without fear.

  • Unemployment Support
    • The right to financial stability during unemployment through aid and other systems.
  • Access to Financial Services
    • The right to accessible, fair, and affordable financial services, including banking, credit, and loans.
  • Protection from Predatory Practices
    • The right to protection from predatory lending, unfair debt collection practices, and financial exploitation.

  • Dignified Retirement
    • The right to a dignified retirement that maintains or improves your quality of life through the remainder of your days.

  • Accessible Workplaces
    • The right to fully accessible workplaces that accommodate individuals with disabilities.
  • Inclusive Economic Participation
    • The right to participate fully in the economy without barriers due to disability, including access to education, employment, and public services.

  • Parental and Family Support
    • The right to paid parental leave, affordable childcare, and eldercare support.

  • Healthcare
    • The right to comprehensive care for your physical and emotional health.
  • Holistic Health
    • The right to care for your teeth, eyes, and all other aspects of your health equally.
  • Stability
    • The right to uninterrupted coverage of all your care regardless of employment status.
  • Lifelong Learning
    • The right to learn and improve oneself at any age, in any discipline, and at any skill level.
  • Physical Fitness
    • The right to knowledge and facilities to enhance one’s physical capabilities and health.

  • Access to Nourishing Food
    • The right to affordable, delicious, healthy food that nourishes and satisfies those who eat it.
  • Access to Water
    • The right to potable, safe water free from biological and artificial contamination.

  • Affordable and Accessible Housing
    • The right to comfortable, safe, and healthy housing.
  • Sustainability and Longevity
    • The right to housing built to last as long as possible without degrading the environment in which it exists.
  • Access to Electricity
    • The right to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electrical power.
  • Access to Internet
    • The right to affordable, high-speed internet connectivity.

  • Freedom of Movement
    • The right to freely move about as affordably and easily as possible.
  • Equitable Public Transportation
    • The right to safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation that connects all communities, particularly underserved areas.
  • Sustainable Mobility
    • The right to transportation systems that can be operated forever without degrading the environment or the communities they operate in.

  • Access to Goods, Services, and Technology
    • The right to affordable and reliable access to the things necessary for modern standards of living.
  • Consumer Protection
    • The right to protection from unsafe products, fraudulent practices, and exploitation in the marketplace.
  • Right to Information
    • The right to clear, accurate, and transparent information about products and services, enabling informed consumer choices.
  • Data Privacy and Security
    • The right to data privacy, protection against identity theft, and secure digital spaces.

  • Cultural Preservation
    • The right to preserve and promote cultural heritage, languages, and traditions within economic activities, while adapting to modern ethics and morality.
  • Community Participation
    • The right to participate in local decision-making processes that impact economic development and community well-being.

  • Environmental Justice
    • The right to a healthy biosphere and human environment, with an understanding that one invariably affects the other and disproportionately impacts the most vulnerable.
  • Sustainable Practices
    • The right to corporate and individual practices that can be repeated forever without degrading the environment or impacting the health of those who live in it.
  • Clean Water
    • The right to uncontaminated and unpolluted seas, rivers, lakes, and ponds, with an understanding that all water systems are connected and eventually reach us all.
  • Clean Air
    • The right to uncontaminated and unpolluted air, free from smog, irritants, and poisons.
  • Climate Change Mitigation
    • The right to participate in and benefit from efforts to mitigate climate change, including a transition to renewable energy sources.
  • Resilience Planning
    • The right to community-level planning and resources to adapt to the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events and rising sea levels.

  • Fair Legal Representation
    • The right to fair, affordable, and equitable legal representation and other resources to defend the rights claimed by this bill.
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