Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) reminds us that the "Fight for $15" isn't just an economics issue.
It's a moral issue, too.
I am writing to tell you that the Detroit Metro Interfaith Center For Worker Justice is sponsoring an amazing event on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Activity Building, 1000 Eliot St, Detroit (near Eastern Market). With the help of Bishop Tom Gumbelton and a panel of leaders in the faith and labor communities, we will revisit the words of Pope Francis on disparity between the super wealthy and the super poor and the exploitation of low-wage workers in our communities and in our congregations.
Many of you will remember that several years ago Bishop Jesse Dewitt brought the vision of the Interfaith Center For Worker Justice from Chicago to Detroit. IWJ has become an important national advocate for worker justice. After an all-too-long pause in our work in the Detroit Metro area IWJ is back. This event is one of several designed to gather the people of faith across all borders to make a difference in the struggle of low-wage workers for justice and to re-energize the vision Bishop Dewitt began here years ago.
At the Oct. 28 event, Bishop Gumbelton will talk about the meaning of the Pope's messages on economic injustice and help us relate that message to the plight of low-wage workers in our communities and congregations. Then an powerful panel of leaders from the faith and labor communities will respond before fielding questions from the community.
The condemnation of economic exploitation in words is only meaningful if it results in actions that can make a difference for workers. Many low-wage workers in our communities and in our congregations are holding down two and three jobs and still have to depend on food stamps and other government assistance to simply survive. While they struggle to simply survive, the companies they work for are making billions of dollars. This must be a critical concern of people of faith. The sacred texts of all faiths condemn the exploitation of workers. Coming together across all borders of faith, we can have a voice and the spirit led power to make a difference like no other.
I realize that this message is coming to you just a few days before the event but I am bold to ask you to do all that you can to help us get the information to those who might not otherwise know. spread the word. Thank you for your support
God's Grace, Peace and Power be with you,
Ed
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