Fasting

For the last 12 years, The Labor-Religion Coalition of New York State has organized a 40-hour Fast during Lent, to highlight issues of social and economic injustice and to move people to prayer, reflection, and responsive action. We fast because we hunger for justice and righteousness.

This year's 13th Annual 40-Hour Fast focuses on Immigrants. It will start at 8 PM on Tuesday, March 4 and end at noon on Thursday, March 6.

What we do in NY can be duplicated elsewhere. Please read, and then think about what you can do where you are. Downloadable brochures and other information are at http://www.labor-religion.org/fast08-celltop.htm

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"You must not oppress the stranger...
for you lived as strangers in the land of Egypt."
Exodus 23:9

THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL 40-HOUR FAST
FOR A MORAL SOLUTION

During our fast, what can we do?

ISSUES FOR ACTION in 2008

Pray daily that immigrants are welcomed in our communities as sisters and brothers and that all workers receive fair wages and are treated with dignity.

If you know of any worker not being paid overtime or the NYS minimum wage, contact the NYS Department of Labor at 1-800-447-3992. New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status, must earn at least of $7.15 per hour (including tips).