Tag: Labor Day
Workers in America balance steadier employment with rising costs: ‘We must...
As Americans are heating up the backyard barbecue for celebratory Labor Day cookouts Sept. 4, news headlines daily shout about the cooling down of...
U.S. bishops conference makes case at Labor Day for ‘just economy...
WASHINGTON -- This year's annual Labor Day statement from the U.S. bishops touts two bills awaiting action in Congress as being helpful to children,...
U.S. Bishops Labor Day statement: Now is time to “build a...
WASHINGTON -- The "present ills of our economy" invite Catholics to reflect on ways to propose new and creative responses to vital human needs...
On Labor Day, remember essential workers, victims of coronavirus: ‘It is...
WASHINGTON -- Given the "somber" realities imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, for companies to put profits over safety is "unjust," said Archbishop Paul S....
Its a great big world: Thoughts on humility — Effie Caldarola
I grew up near a small town that had a big Labor Day weekend celebration. For a farm kid, it rivaled Christmas for excitement....
‘Bishops’ program for social reconstruction’ remembered in advance of Labor Day
WASHINGTON -- The 1919 "Bishops' Program for Social Reconstruction" was showcased in this year's Labor Day statement to demonstrate how so many of the...
Living Our Faith: The value of work
Most of us have an innate desire to contribute in a positive way to the good of society, to help make the world a...
Labor Day: Fair pay for fair work makes for better society
By HOWARD D. BOYD
The dignity of work and worker rights are among the principles of Catholic social teaching. In furtherance of creation, God trusted...