RALLY TO SUPPORT SDACT
RALLY TO SUPPORT SDACT
DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009
TIME: 12 NOON
PLACE: ST. PETER'S CATHEDRAL, WYOMING AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA
January 24, 2009 will mark the one year anniversary of Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino’s decision to deny the teachers in his employ the right to organize. Such a decision was a betrayal of the more than century-old position of the Catholic Church which supports and encourages the right of working people to form unions. Loss of such a once-staunch ally as the Catholic Church has been seen across our state and the entire nation as a severe blow to all who support the cause of social justice.
The Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers (SDACT) is requesting the participation of those members of the community who support social justice and the right to organize to join in an important rally that will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 12:00 PM in front of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton.
In 1986, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced in their pastoral letter that "No one may deny the right to organize without attacking human dignity itself." And, the United Nations has proclaimed that ”the right to organize is a fundamental human right.” We hope all who agree with such noble sentiments will come out and voice their opposition to Bishop Martino’s misguided and callous policies, and to demonstrate their support for the ongoing struggle of the SDACT to obtain justice and dignity for Scranton Diocesan lay teachers.
The rally is also being held to announce the introduction of Pennsylvania House Bill 26 (HB 26) which will amend the PA Labor Relations Act to include the employees of religiously-affiliated schools. Catholic school teachers and all other employees of religiously-affiliated schools are the only Pennsylvania workers who are not covered under the existing federal and state labor laws. The Bill (formerly HB 2626) to amend the PLRA was introduced late in the last session of the legislature, but that session expired before any action could be taken.
DATE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009
TIME: 12 NOON
PLACE: ST. PETER'S CATHEDRAL, WYOMING AVENUE, SCRANTON, PA
January 24, 2009 will mark the one year anniversary of Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino’s decision to deny the teachers in his employ the right to organize. Such a decision was a betrayal of the more than century-old position of the Catholic Church which supports and encourages the right of working people to form unions. Loss of such a once-staunch ally as the Catholic Church has been seen across our state and the entire nation as a severe blow to all who support the cause of social justice.
The Scranton Diocese Association of Catholic Teachers (SDACT) is requesting the participation of those members of the community who support social justice and the right to organize to join in an important rally that will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at 12:00 PM in front of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Wyoming Avenue, Scranton.
In 1986, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced in their pastoral letter that "No one may deny the right to organize without attacking human dignity itself." And, the United Nations has proclaimed that ”the right to organize is a fundamental human right.” We hope all who agree with such noble sentiments will come out and voice their opposition to Bishop Martino’s misguided and callous policies, and to demonstrate their support for the ongoing struggle of the SDACT to obtain justice and dignity for Scranton Diocesan lay teachers.
The rally is also being held to announce the introduction of Pennsylvania House Bill 26 (HB 26) which will amend the PA Labor Relations Act to include the employees of religiously-affiliated schools. Catholic school teachers and all other employees of religiously-affiliated schools are the only Pennsylvania workers who are not covered under the existing federal and state labor laws. The Bill (formerly HB 2626) to amend the PLRA was introduced late in the last session of the legislature, but that session expired before any action could be taken.
For additional information, call 570-969-7889.
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