Did you know…

The Catholic faith has a long tradition of standing on behalf of the dignity of workers. From Rerum Novarum through Dorothy Day and the founding of the Catholic Worker Movement, Catholics have long advocated on behalf of the needs of vulnerable workers.

Why we should care…

Today, support for working families is needed more than ever. As our economic crisis worsens, workers and their families will need greater support. That's why Catholics in Alliance supports universal health care, pregnancy support programs and "the fundamental role played by labor unions [Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church 305]". All of these issues affect workers-indeed, the common good.

Helpful Links…

• Catholics for Working Families is a project of various Catholic organizations dedicated to promoting solidarity with workers and their families. The primary concern of Catholics for Working Families is the passage of the Employee Free Choice Act, which will provide a more fair and democratic process for forming unions.
• Interfaith Worker Justice Tool Kit. (Online Registration Required) Interfaith Worker Justice is one of the leading faith based organizations that fosters greater solidarity between workers and religious communities. IWJ has developed extensive resources for advocacy on behalf of the Employee Free Choice Act.
• Catholics Scholars for Worker Justice http://www.catholicscholarsforworkerjustice.org/] is a network of lay and religious leaders who are associated with institutions of higher education. CSWJ lifts up the strong support for worker dignity that is intrinsic to Catholic social teaching.
• The Catholic Labor Network is a fellowship of trade union activists who are dedicated to Catholic principles of social justice. CLN is the official American chapter of the World Movement of Christian Workers, which is officially listed in the Vatican registry.