Tag Archives: labor rights

Jubilee at Walmart

Wal-Mart’s Black Friday: Who Saves? Who Pays? Who Prays?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Michael Livingston

  Inter­faith Worker Jus­tice is call­ing on clergy and peo­ple of faith to make a stand: to pub­licly demon­strate their desire for Wal-Mart to do what is best for the com­pany, its work­ers, and the sur­round­ing com­mu­nity via prayer vig­ils … Continue reading →

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Vote Suppression and Its Impact on Unionized workers

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Michael Livingston

  What are the critical threats to the ethical and effective functioning of democracy? In response to that question, the Rev. Dr. Chris Iosso wrote “Seven Sins Against Democracy: And What’s Faith Got To Do With It” and then invited … Continue reading →

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Timeline: The Presbyterian Church and Labor Rights

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Patrick David Heery

1908 It is the beginning of the 20th century. The United States has seen rapid industrialization, urbanization, concentration of wealth, and labor rights issues. In response, an ecumenical gathering adopts the 1908 Social Creed of the Churches. 1950s Presbyterians advocate … Continue reading →

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