Friends,
Today a contingent of Interfaith Worker Justice Kansas gathered outside a Walmart store in Wichita to mark the 50th anniversary of Walmart by calling for a biblical Year of Jubilee. In the Bible the 50th year is a Year of Jubilee--a time for debt forgiveness and the redistribution of wealth.
The camera was handheld, as you will see, but it steadies after the first minute or so. In order of appearance the speakers were: Rev. David Hansen, IWJKansas; Dr. Michael Austin, Provost of Newman University; Rev. Tim Lytle, Unity Wichita; Rev. Sam Muyskens, Global Faith in Action; Rev. Charles Claycomb, University United Methodist Church. Also in attendance were: Ms. Sally Hansen, Ms. Jane Byrnes; Dr. Carolyn Bridges. Following this prayer vigil participants signed an Open Letter to Walmart Executives, which was then delivered to the store management.
My deepest thanks to all who participated, to all who held us in prayer, and to Interfaith Worker Justice for organizing this campaign in support of the 1.4 million Walmart workers in the United States.
As the Open Letter states it is time, and it is past time, for Walmart owners and shareholders "to redistribute corporate wealth to workers by providing a living wage, benefits and a safe workplace."
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