Dignity & Rights of Workers (January 2012)

Our January Justice Café Topic is Dignity & Rights of Workers.

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“Work is not only for one's self.  It is for one's family, for the nation, and indeed for the benefit of the entire human family.” 
~ Economic Justice for All, US Bishops

Reflect & Explore (Before the Cafe)

• Reflect on the work you do or hope to do.  How does this work help you develop yourself and your community? 
• Consider all the workers you interact with each day--service workers, bus drivers, teachers, etc...  Reflect on their contributions to your life and society
• Look for stories of economic and worker justice in news and global events. 
• Watch a video clip and post a comment
• Explore the topic further using the "learn more" links below
   

Learn More (Before and After the Cafe)

• Visit these websites to learn more about the critical issues and real life stories
  
  • Interfaith Worker Justice-Resources and action ideas
  • Labor & Employment-US Bishops Conference
  • US Leap-worker justice in the global economy
  • Youth Employment-portal from the International Labor Organization
  • CRS Fair Trade-Learn about ways fair trade can promote the rights of workers
• Watch a video clip about dignity and rights of workers

Continue the Conversation (After the Cafe)

• Visit the Conversation Blog
  
  • Connect with young adults in other cities in the main Discussion Blog
  • Post an update from your Justice Cafe conversation
  • Share action suggestions and continue the conversation
• Watch a video clip  and post a comment
   

Act for Justice

• Thank one worker each day (service workers, bus drivers, teachers, etc...)
• Visit the IPJC Legislative Action Center to take action for justice
• Ask your local store to carry more fair trade products and buy fair trade when possible