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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Jon Proctor knows the road to self-sufficiency is a long one. It's even longer when the weekly paycheck totals a little more than $200. American Dream Becoming Unreachable in More Places Saturday, September 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Although the percentage of the U.S. workforce they represent has shrunk over much of the past half-century and some Catholic critics contend that their time has come and gone, labor unions are still viewed as a force for good for their members. Unions Still Seen as Force for Good, Though Some Harbor Doubts Wednesday, August 10, 2011

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Acknowledging that Congress and the administration face "difficult challenges" in tackling the country's massive budget deficit, the U.S. bishops reiterated their call that the needs of poor and vulnerable people must be protected in any budget decisions. Bishops Urge Senate to Protect Needs of Poor as Budget Is Debated Friday, May 13, 2011

WASHINGTON (CNS)—At a time when workers continue to struggle for decent wages and rights, panelists at a conference marking the 120th anniversary of the encyclical "Rerum Novarum" made clear that the letter on labor and the rights of workers holds important contemporary lessons. Panel Says 'Rerum Novarum' Needed Now as Much as Ever Tuesday, May 10, 2011

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Prices for basic foods such as sugar, cereals and edible oils were at or near record highs worldwide in February, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Drought, Speculation Drive World Food Prices to Record High Sunday, March 06, 2011

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development gave his support Feb. 24 to views on the rights of workers caught in the midst of Wisconsin's budget battle earlier articulated by Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki on behalf of the state's bishops. Bishops Praised for 'Clear Statement' on Worker Rights Monday, February 28, 2011

MILWAUKEE (CNS)—Quoting Popes Benedict XVI and John Paul II, Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki issued a statement Feb. 16 that came down squarely in favor of workers' rights in the face of efforts by Wisconsin's new governor to restrict those rights. Archbishop Says Hard Times Don't Justify Restricting Workers' Rights Monday, February 21, 2011

WASHINGTON (CNS)—An interfaith group of more than 50 members three years ago pledged to join in an effort to cut U.S. poverty in half by 2020. Faith Groups Press for Congressional Action to Cut Poverty Thursday, November 25, 2010

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Wage theft is one of the biggest problems facing low-wage workers as well as American taxpayers, said the leader of Interfaith Worker Justice. Concern Grows Over Wage Theft From Low-income Workers Wednesday, November 24, 2010

WASHINGTON (CNS)—The growing adoption of U.S.-style industrial farming practices worldwide puts too much stress on the planet and deceives people into thinking that the world will be able to keep feeding a growing population, currently 6.8 billion. US, World Food Systems Called Unsustainable Sunday, October 31, 2010

IMMOKALEE, Fla. (CNS)—Silvia Perez, who has survived the worst during her 17 years of working in the tomato fields, said she was overjoyed with recent landmark events aimed at increasing wages and improving working conditions. Farmworker Coalition Hails Agreement With Tomato Growers Friday, October 29, 2010

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Hundreds of Catholic Charities leaders and staffers took to Capitol Hill Sept. 28 to promote new legislation that they believe could transform the U.S. approach to fighting poverty. Hundreds on Capitol Hill Promote Poverty-fighting Legislation Wednesday, September 29, 2010

WASHINGTON (CNS)—It's been five months since Gulf of Mexico shrimper Robin Palmisano has had a catch. More Turned to Catholic Charities for Food, Services in 2009 Thursday, September 23, 2010

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Catholic organizations expressed dismay over the Sept. 16 announcement from the U.S. Census Bureau that the number of Americans living in poverty in 2009 rose to 43.6 million, or 14.3 percent of the population. Poverty Spike Raises Concerns at Catholic Agencies Wednesday, September 22, 2010

IQUITOS, Peru (CNS)—Cesar Mashingash Alban, a 23-year-old Wampis indigenous youth, was studying education at a local university until this semester, when his funds ran out and he had to return home to a tiny community several days away by river.} Study Shows Latin American Poverty Follows Patterns Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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