Living Wage – UU Justice Ministry of California

UUJMCA Twitter Announcement 11/30/2022

Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California 1731 Howe Ave #579, Sacramento, California 95825Office: 916-441-0018 x1Direct Line/Text: 916-243-0603Follow UUJMCA on facebook & Instagram About us:UUJMCA works to develop the skills of civic engagement and faith-rooted organizing in our UnitarianUniversalist congregations so that Unitarian Universalists across California can educate, organize, and advocate for public policies that uphold the worth and dignity of […]

GIVING TUESDAY 2022

Today, thousands of people will come together to make long change by giving to their favorite charities, justice organizations, and community services programs. At UUJMCA, we are committed to lasting, systematic change in California and beyond our borders. We are asking that you give today to UUJMCA to support our work in actualizing a more just California. We would like […]

VOTE 2022!

California Statewide Ballot MeasuresGeneral Election, November 8, 2022 An updated UUJMCA VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE from UUJMCA can be downloaded as a PDF for your use. The guide includes positions and endorsements from several partner organizations and trusted sources who share our UU values and passions. CLICK BELOW! CRITICAL DETAILS: UUJMCA VOTER GUIDE 2022 *The linked document was created with the […]

California’s 7 Ballot Propositions

General Election, November 8, 2022A basic look at the propositions on the November 2022 ballot. PROP 1 – CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM. LEGISLATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT. Amends California Constitution to expressly include an individual’s fundamental right to reproductive freedom, which includes the fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and the fundamental right to choose or refuse contraceptives. This […]

CAT WORSHIP!!!

You heard me – cat worship. If you’re a UU youth – middle or high school – you’re invited to our first online youth worship of the year, and the theme this month is cats! (This is UU youth worship in a space that is meant to be youth-led. It’ll be fun. It’ll be dynamic. It’ll be engaging. It […]

TAKE ACTION – August 5, 2022

Alliance for Gun Responsibility – Ban Assault RiflesResearch shows that a shooter armed with an assault rifle is able to hurt and kill TWICE the number of people as a shooter armed with a handgun or non-assault rifle. We banned assault rifles before and we can do it again. URGE YOUR REPRESENTATIVES TO PASS FEDERAL ASSAULT WEAPONS ACLU Southern California“For decades, […]

At UUJMCA, we are committed to accomplish our justice ministry through education, community organizing, and advocating for justice. Our justice initiatives are shaped by and rooted in your feedback. We are here to support you, our California UUs, in your journey toward justice in your local community. If you are interested in finding out how we can journey together in […]

Wages Measure How We Honor Human Dignity and the Dignity of Work

The November 2015 webinar on Low Wages and Costly Housing presented by the Economic Justice team outlined innovative ideas for housing plus the current state of wages and inequality. Below are suggested actions for two current wage efforts. Download the PowerPoint! Dignity at Work-The Moral Imperative of a Living Wage. SUPPORT WALMART WORKERS–www.makingchangeatwalmart.org • Sign a letter supporting the campaign • Visit one […]

Minimum Wage Increase Gains Momentum

“No labor is menial unless you’re not getting adequate wages.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There is clear public support for increasing the wages of the lowest paid workers in California. To date almost 30 cities and counties have passed minimum wage or living wage laws that lift the take home pay of California workers. Other proposals are pending: in […]

Darden Restaurants Must Do Better

The Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of California is proud to act as a partner to the Restaurant Opportunities Centers in working to win justice for restaurant workers in our state and across the nation. Here is their latest report on what’s happening in the struggle for fair wages and decent working conditions at Darden Restaurants: