Human Work

Church Teaching on Human Work

The end of work is the realization of the real

reason of human being’s existence and of the
world, which is ultimately for the greater honor
and glory of God.
 
 Characteristics of Human Work

1.Work is personal
2.Work as Necessary
3.Work as the Way to the Self-development of
Human Beings
4.Work as shaping and mastering the earth
5.Work as service
6.The social nature of work
7.Work as union with Christ
 Duties of Workers

1.Duty to Work
2.Duty to prepare one’s self for one’s work
3.Duties in the practice of one’s profession

 
 Rights of Workers

1.Right to Work
2.The right to a just wage
3.The right to protection and social security
4.The rights of children
5.The rights of women
6.The rights of migrant workers
7.The right to organize trade unions
8.The right to go on strike