Human dignity comes from God, not from nationality, race, sex, economic status, or any human accomplishment. The test of every institution or policy is whether it enhances or threatens human life and human dignity. The Call to Live in Community - concern for the common good. The human person is not only sacred, but also social. Any denial of these rights harms persons and wounds the human community.
Workers have basic rights to decent work, to just wages, to form and join unions, among others.
Solidarity Solidarity implies acceptance and recognition of the fact that we, as a human family, are interdependent. Solidarity calls us to stand united with the poor and powerless as our own bothers and sisters. CCC Catechism of the Catholic Church , 1994. EJ Economic Justice for All , National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1986. EJPM Economic Justice for All A Pastoral Message , National Conference of Catholic Bishops, 1986.