"With a Mighty Hand And An Outstretched Arm"

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Singing "Solidarity Forever" and celebrating the traditional Jewish Passover, labor, religious and community allies joined hand in hand at the 5th annual Labor Seder Thursday night at Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church, VA. Dozens of workers were among the more than 200 who attended, a new record turnout at the event organized by Jews United for Justice. "This is a housekeeper's life," one hotel worker said, telling her story of long hours, hard work and low pay. "This is why we want to organize and ask your support." A Jewish tradition during the Passover season, the Labor Seder relates the Passover narrative to the challenges facing working people today. photo by Chris Garlock