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Labor and faith connect to support workers rights
The Sisters of Mercy in Cedar Rapids invited Speltz to speak on labor advocacy, stressing that a living wage and workers’ dignity align with church teaching. IBEW lobbyist Lee Kohl notes unions and churches often share causes. scholars cite growing labor faith ties and concern over wage inequality and ethical consumption.
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Sisters of Mercy Convent
Cedar Rapids
Speltz
Lee Kohl
IBEW
Kenwood United Methodist
Kohl
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Tion
Laurence Clements
University of Iowa Labor Center
Clements
Doug Peters
Hawkeye Labor Council
Organized Labor
United Methodist Church
United Church of Christ
The
Presbyterian Church USA
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Faith & Labor Committee
Sisters of Mercy