UNJUST LABOR
AJ FLORES
NIKOLAI CABRERA
SHAN KRYSHA CASTILLEJOS
EUGENE KARL GARCIA
UNJUST LABOR
Unjust labor refers to work that violates basic principles of fairness, dignity, and
respect in the workplace. This can take many forms, including exploitation,
discrimination, unsafe working conditions, and inadequate pay and benefits.
EXAMPLES
Unsafe
Discrimination Working
Wage Theft
Conditions
Forced Labor Child Labor
CAUSES OF UNJUST LABOR
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Greed and exploitation by Weak labor protections Economic inequality, which Discriminatory attitudes
employers who prioritize and insufficient regulation can create a power and practices based on
profits over the well-being by governments, which imbalance between race, gender, religion,
of their workers. allow employers to take employers and workers national origin, age, or
advantage of their workers and limit workers' ability to other factors.
without consequences. negotiate for fair
treatment.
EFFECTS OF UNJUST LABOR
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Financial insecurity and Physical and emotional Social unrest and conflict, Reduced productivity and
poverty for workers, which harm to workers, including as workers become economic growth, as
can lead to inadequate injuries, illnesses, and increasingly disillusioned unjust labor practices can
housing, poor health, and stress-related conditions. and frustrated with their lead to absenteeism,
limited access to working conditions. turnover, and reduced
education and other motivation among workers.
opportunities.
BIBLICAL TEXTS
1. "Do not oppress a hired worker who is poor
and needy, whether he is a fellow Israelite or a
foreigner residing in one of your towns. Pay
them their wages each day before sunset,
because they are poor and are counting on it." -
Deuteronomy 24:14-15
BIBLICAL TEXTS
2. "The wages of the laborers who mowed your
fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and
the cries of the harvesters have reached the
ears of the Lord of hosts." - James 5:4
BIBLICAL TEXTS
3. "You shall not withhold the wages of poor and
needy laborers, whether other Israelites or
aliens who reside in your land in one of your
towns." - Deuteronomy 24:14
BIBLICAL TEXTS
These passages make it clear that God expects
employers to treat their workers fairly and to
pay them promptly and honestly. They also
emphasize the importance of treating all
workers with dignity and respect, regardless of
their social status or background.
THE CHURCH
The Church has also spoken out on the issue of unjust labor
practices, particularly through its social teachings. In his
encyclical Rerum Novarum, Pope Leo XIII called for the
protection of workers' rights and the promotion of social
justice in the workplace. More recently, Pope Francis has
emphasized the need for fair wages, safe working conditions,
and respect for workers' dignity in his teachings on social and
economic justice.
Overall, the Bible and the Church both teach that workers
deserve to be treated fairly and with respect, and that
employers have a moral obligation to ensure that their
working conditions are just and humane.
FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall not withhold fair
wages from workers.
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FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall provide a safe and
healthy workplace for workers.
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FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall allow workers
reasonable rest and work
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hours.
FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall not discriminate
against workers based on their
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gender, race, or ethnicity.
FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall respect workers' right
to join a union and engage in
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collective bargaining.
FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall provide opportunities
for workers to develop their
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skills and knowledge.
FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall promote work-life
balance and support families.
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FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall not use forced labor
or human trafficking.
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FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall protect workers from
harassment, discrimination, and
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abuse.
FAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND
PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHTS
Thou shall ensure transparency
and accountability in all labor
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practices.
Thank You
