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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said, "There is nothing but a lack of social vision to prevent us from paying an adequate wage to everyone, whether he be a hospital worker, laundry worker, maid or day laborer."

On Wednesday, January 10, 2007, members of the U. S. House of Representatives displayed some social vision and voted overwhelmingly (315-116) in favor of a bill to increase the federal minimum wage. The bill, known as the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H. R. 2), calls for an increase in the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour.

The proposed legislation was strongly supported by a broad coalition of Christians and other people of faith, including members, activists and leaders of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

MANY THANKS to everyone who signed letters or petitions to Congress and/or contacted her or his Representative during National Call-In Day. As the leaders of the multi-faith Let Justice Roll Campaign often say, "A job should keep you out of poverty--not keep you in it." With your help, we've made progress in the right direction. Now it's on to the Senate!

To read a letter sent by over 1000 clergy and religious leaders, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

To learn more about the Minimum Wage Campaign, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

To read the Disciples resolution on the living wage passed at the 2005 General Assembly in Portland, PLEASE CLICK HERE.