THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL 40-HOUR FAST

America has broken its promise, that in this country, all would have access to the necessities of life. Instead we see a string of deliberate policy decisions favoring the rich and powerful, and keeping the poor outside the American dream.

“The fundamental moral measure of any economy is how the poor and vulnerable are faring.” U.S. Catholic Bishops, Economic Justice for All

News from the 2006 40-hour FAST
•"Fast raised awareness for labor issues" Legislative Gazette
•"Union action: Fasting message makes a point of social justice," New York Teacher
•"Hunger for justice" Brockport Post and "Brockport group plans 'awareness' event," Suburban News, West Edition
•"Panelists share tales of hardship, liberty" The Ithaca Journal
• "Seeking 'Enough for All': Vigil aims to highlight struggles of low-wage workers," Syracuse Post Standard

Thank you to the hundreds of New Yorkers who fasted.

What you can do after the FAST

Support the work of local Labor-Religion Coalitions
FAST events across New York
What can you do?
Opening news conference
Pledge to fast
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Spanish brochure [ poster side & mailer side]
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For prayer and reflection