Interfaith Worker Justice
| IWJ is a diverse group of people of faith, both clergy and laity, who seek to make a difference in the economic well being of our communities in the Washington, DC area. We work to educate our faith communities about issues affecting working people and to support local struggles for economic justice. |
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Latest news on Interfaith Worker Justice of Greater Washington:
More than 70 Congregations to honor workers on Labor Day
This year more than 70 area churches, synagogues, and mosques are planning special services to honor workers over Labor Day weekend as part of the annual Labor in the Pulpits, Labor on the Bimah, and Labor on the Minbar program.
Planned programs include a range of activities, including guest speakers from labor and workers' rights organizations, special prayers, luncheons, and celebration through song.
Labor Day Programs to Focus on Wage Theft
For the past 8 years, congregations around the DC metropolitan area, and around the country, have been participated in Labor in the Pulpit, Labor on the Bimah, Labor on the Minbar program as a way of remembering God’s call to pursue justice, honoring people’s labor and recalling the religious traditions that dignify and celebrate work.
Justice in Times of Crisis
Local faith leaders gathered at Israel Baptist Church Tuesday for an Interfaith Worker Justice of Greater Washington seminar focused on helping congregations support members of their communities impacted by the economic crisis. The 15 participants shared experiences of how the economic downturn is impacting their congregations, and discussed ideas for responding, such as forming support groups, using the congregation website to share job opportunities, and expanding services to the community.
