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The Interfaith Worker Justice Alliance (IWJ) is encouraging congregations to incorporate labor issues into their Labor Day weekend services. One issue that IWJ hopes to highlight is the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing problems of poverty and hardship on the Gulf Coast.

IWJ also champions humane immigrants’ rights policies and advocates for increases in the minimum wage. IWJ believes the religious community can play a significant role in these and other efforts to improve the lives of working people.

As part of its efforts to strengthen ties between labor and religious communities, IWJ can provide information on services that are being organized in your area. Additionally, if you would like to organize a service at your place of worship, IWJ has ideas and advice. They can also put you in touch with a special Labor Day speaker in your area. For further information visit IWJ’s website at www.iwj.org or call Will Tanzman at 773-728-8400.

Expiration Date:
Fri, 09/08/2006 - 5:00pm