Events & Registration
July 3, 2008
Economic Justice
The economic justice task force is committed to a living wage for all Missourians and a state government that has adequate revenues for the provision of the common good.
News Release - Legislators & Faith Leaders Discuss Tax Justice
TASK FORCE GOALS FOR 2008
Purpose: to increase opportunity for economic equality, and to decrease the growing gap between the wealthiest and poorest Americans.
GOALS:
- Work actively in the legislative process to promote income and tax equity, and to increase the state's fiscal capacity to provide for the common good.
- Support progressive legislation on economic justice issues (tax justice, predatory lending, subprime mortgage problems, utility rates) and work with each MASW Chapter to hold at least one forum on one of these topics.
- Explore opportunities to promote utility conservation incentives, such as a lower rate for the minimum essential service and higher rates for higher usage.
- Contact civic organizations in chapter areas about presentations on tax justice.
View an updated list of legislation MASW is following on Economic Justice
The Gateway EITC Community Coalition (GECC) was formed in 2002 to serve the low to moderate income families of St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri Metro Region.
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.
Some books published this year on economic justice issues.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Economic Justice Task Force Steering Committee please contact Jane VanSant.
Staffed by Josh Ewing.
Updated: 06/24/2008