Monthly Archives : September 2015

17th Annual Labor in the Pulpit a Resounding Success


This year’s Labor in the Pulpit/Labor on the Bimah was a resounding success! 40 volunteer speakers took Silicon Valley Rising’s message of combating income inequality into more than 60 services across Santa Clara County, reaching more than 10,000 members of the faith community. Hundreds of congregants moved to action, signing our Faithful Contracts in support of Silicon Valley Rising and pledging to…

Policy Watch: Your weekly tip sheet for what’s going on in your community


City of San Jose  City Council will vote on Liccardo’s minimum wage study; proposed exemptions include youth under age of 18; homeless; parolees; and phase-in for small businesses The City of San Jose leads the nation in job growth, yet the income gap continues to widen. Housing costs last year increased by 13.4%, while incomes remain stagnant. Other large cities…

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