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South African platinum and chrome miners drilling holes in rock for blasting.

South African bishops file class-action suit against mining company over black lung disease

Aug 18, 2023

By Tyler Arnold

The bishops began the process of filing a class-action suit against a global mining company on behalf of current and... Read more

CEO Michael Seifert of PublicSq speaks with attendees at the 2021 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix.

Company announces ‘baby bonus’ for employees expecting or adopting a child

Jun 19, 2023

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The CEO of PublicSq recently discussed the new decision to support families who work for the company. Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience address in the library of the Apostolic Palace May 5, 2021.

Pope Francis: Do not forget workers pushed to the margins by pandemic

Jun 17, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis was addressing an International Labor Organization summit. Read more

Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman, La Crosse.

Wisconsin diocese says ending worker pension plan is best option

Mar 7, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

The Diocese of La Crosse has announced that it will end its pension plan for lay employees, but it hopes... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square for the general audience Sept. 21, 2016.

Pope Francis dedicates October to praying for the unemployed

Oct 8, 2017

By Elise Harris

Having dignified work is a topic Pope Francis has continuously returned to since his election, and it surfaced again in... Read more

Pope Francis meets with migrants during a day trip to Bologna, Italy.

Pope tells people from all walks of life to give witness to the Gospel

Oct 1, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Sunday, Pope Francis made a pastoral visit to the cities of Cesena and Bologna, meeting with people from every... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016.

Exploiting workers is a form of trafficking, Pope Francis says

May 19, 2016

During his Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis preached a warning to the rich who oppress the poor, focusing on employers... Read more