Media Advisory

ALBANY, NY (12/07/2007)(readMedia)-- WHAT: The Capital Region Labor-Religion Coalition, (LRC), is coming together with politicians, religious leaders and anchor labor organizations, NYSUT, PEF, CSEA and SEIU on Tuesday, December 11 to discuss worker issues in the spirit of Human Rights Day and the Holiday season. Topics include the local struggle with living wage, and fair treatment in the Capital District’s workplaces. There will be personal testimony of local worker struggles provided by local people.

WHEN: Tuesday, December 11, 2007

WHERE: NYSUT Headquarters, 800 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, NY

WHO:

• NYSUT President, Dick Ianuzzi
• Sen. Neil Breslin
• Albany County Executive Michael Breslin
• Rev. Alexandra Lusak, Worker Rights Board
• VOICE/CSEA member (local childcare provider)
• Developmental Disabilities industry workers
• CSEA, SEIU, PEF, NYSUT, CBTU, LCLAA
• Capital Region religious leaders and clergy

WHY: To enhance the interfaith dialogue in the Capital Region while working on labor issues which affect the whole community. Both religion and labor celebrate the dignity and worth of the individual and are committed to the concept of economic and social justice. Faith leaders, union leaders and volunteers from civil and human rights organizations working together locally to help empower them and solve labor issues.

The Labor-Religion Coalition is a growing alliance of unions, religious institutions, community organizations, student groups, and individuals who share a commitment to economic justice. The LRC is an affiliate of the New York State Labor Religion Coalition and national organizations Jobs with Justice and Interfaith Worker Justice. Through education and advocacy the coalition helps low wage workers rise up to gain worker rights and respect for their profession.

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