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- EIN 36-4063982
- (773) 728-8400
- 1020 W Bryn Mawr 3rd Fl Chicago IL 60660-4627 USA
- www.iwj.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Christianity, Civil Rights, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Labor Unions, Religion
Mission: To advance the rights of workers by engaging diverse faith communities into action, from grassroots organizing to shaping policy at the local, state and national levels. They envision a nation where all workers enjoy the rights to: (continued on schedule o)* wages, health care, and pensions that allow workers to raise families and retire with dignity* safe working conditions* organize and bargain collectively to improve wages, benefits, and conditions without harassment, intimidation, or retaliation* equal protection under labor law - regardless of immigration status - and an end to the practice of pitting immigrant and u. S. -born workers against one another* fair and just participation in a global economy that promotes the welfare of both domestic and foreign workers
Programs: Iwj works to accomplish its mission with the following strategies:public policy education and advocacy on issues that will improve the rights of working people; support worker campaigns that seek to improve wages and working conditions; technical assistance and training to its network of more than 60 affiliated organizations; programs for future religious leaders looking to gain practical experience in putting their faith in action for justice; educational materials and resources for religious communities, leaders, congregations and individuals to support economic justice issues.