February 4, 2012
Economic Justice
Initiative Campaign Launched for Payday Loan Reform
Missourians for Responsible Lending
Initiative Campaign Launched for Minimum Wage Increase
Give Missourians a Raise
MASW is a member of FERAF
Fair Energy Rate Action Fund
The Economic Justice Task Force is committed to reducing economic injustice and inequality through advocacy and public education.
Goals for 2012
- Support progressive legislation on economic justice issues including (but not limited to) tax justice, predatory lending, Earned Income Tax Credit, subprime mortgage problems, utility rates, tax credits, living wage, and consumer protections.
- Work with MASW chapters and partner organizations to plan public forums on above identified economic justice issues, especially issues of economic injustice related to racial or gender discrimination.
- Co-sponsor conferences and major meetings whenever possible.
- Work with other organizations in support of efforts to reduce poverty and unemployment in Missouri.
The Economic Justice Task Force chair is currently vacant.
Contact Bob Quinn if you are interested.
A list of upcoming meetings is available on the MASW Calendar page.
A list of related web sites is available on the MASW Links page.
Previous Updates on Payday Loan Reform
Previous Payday Loan Reform Update
Initiative Petition Filed to Cap Rates
Save Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security
Event in Columbia
Monday June 27 at 7:00 p.m.
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Updated:01/31/2012


