Catholic Social Justice teaches us that work is more than a way to make a living; it is aform of continuing participation in God’s creation. Work should enhance the dignity ofthe person by allowing all workers to express their uniqueness in a way thatcontributes to the common good. The community must also recognize the dignity ofwork by ensuring that it is justly rewarded with a living wage. As human beings aresocial, they have a fundamental right to organize collectively to create better working conditions for themselves and others.

We unite with workers to build an economy where each person can find a job thatprovides for her or his family. No worker should have to choose between losing a joband caring for a sick child, and all workers should be afforded rest so that they can contribute to family and community life. We support the strengthening of unions since they allow people to advocate for work environments that recognize their essential human dignity.