On May 12th, people from all faiths and backgrounds gathered at the "Justice in Times of Crisis" Luncheon sponsored by Interfaith Worker Justice and JUFJ.  The group talked about how faith communities truly are at the center of the economic crisis, as people turn to their faith for support when they lose their jobs and struggle economically, and as faith communities feel the pinch of decreased donations in this economic time.  Speakers talked about unemployment insurance, wage theft, and how faith communities are making a difference on both a local and a national scale.

Many of you reached out to us to tell us that you could not attend, but were interested in any resources that came out of the luncheon.  We are providing some here:

• The Interfaith Worker Justice economic crisis toolkit (pdf)
• The DC Employment Justice Center's information on unemployment insurance (pdf)
• Interfaith Worker Justice International's Kim Bobo has written a book on wage theft, available for sale online.

If you want to stay updated on the activities and resources available from Interfaith Worker Justice, contact Mackenzie Baris at mbaris@dclabor.org