As I prepare to make my pledge calls, it's curious UUA's saying little about unemployment. (Correct me if wrong but here's what's on the UUA Social Justice site.)
I have a feeling a high unemployment rate's going to be with us a long time, and that it takes a toll on Family Life, and weak families a source of violence and oppression.
So I hate to triage injustices deserving attention, but this seems a big one now.... to have so many Americans idle or more unproductive than they would like to be. With little daylight in sight.
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Its much easier to focus on hot button issues such as immigration and same sex marriage. There are great sound bites and talking points to make headlines with these topics.
Unemployment is a complicated issue with no instant fix such as a policy or law that a group can rally around.
What would be nice to see is a program around local churches to help those in their local communities with job resources. Congregations probably have one or two people that are qualified to review resumes, teach basic computer skills, and donate interview clothes.
For families there could be food drives, potlucks, or daycare volunteers though the congregation to aid parents get a leg up on the job market.
The opportunities are endless.
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