Catholic Commission for Social Justice
By Matthew Pierre, Community Liaison Officer, CCSJ/AMMR
In our present experience living amidst a Covid-19 pandemic, globally, we can see the importance of having a job, and the impact of unemployment on people—families, businesses, and the economy.
By Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ & Director, CREDI
The Dignity of Work is the theme for the 2019 Justice, Peace and Community Week, October 19–26. See the calendar of events and prayer supplement in next week’s Catholic News.
In T&T, many have lost their jobs or are underemployed. Many graduates and young people are unable to find gainful employment. This year’s theme aims to facilitate a conversation about the challenges we face. Is our society only concerned with profit/the bottom line?