Living Wage Experience

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Greg became involved in the living wage because it impacted him emotionally . He felt embarrassed after interacting with young lady in lunch line. Years later he felt dismayed after hearing from workers regarding how the campaign had not been progressing, this motivated him to take further action.
I don’t think I would get involved in a living wage movement. My passion is for women and children living in poverty.
I am currently a member at the YWCA( young women Christian association) and support some functions , but with coursework time has been limited this pass year.

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