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Laborem Exercens
To His Venerable Brothersin the Episcopateto the Priests to the Religious Familiesto the sons and daughters of the Churchand to all Men and Women of good willon Human Workon the ninetieth anniversary of Rerum Novarum
Book • 1981
Laborum Exercens is an encyclical written by Pope John Paul II in 1981, focusing on the dignity of human work.
The document emphasizes that work is not merely a means of earning a livelihood, but a fundamental dimension of human existence.
John Paul II argues that through work, individuals participate in God's creative activity and contribute to the betterment of society.
The encyclical addresses various aspects of labor, including the rights of workers, the importance of fair wages, and the role of unions.
It also critiques materialistic and economic systems that prioritize profit over the well-being and dignity of workers, advocating for a more just and humane approach to labor relations.
The document emphasizes that work is not merely a means of earning a livelihood, but a fundamental dimension of human existence.
John Paul II argues that through work, individuals participate in God's creative activity and contribute to the betterment of society.
The encyclical addresses various aspects of labor, including the rights of workers, the importance of fair wages, and the role of unions.
It also critiques materialistic and economic systems that prioritize profit over the well-being and dignity of workers, advocating for a more just and humane approach to labor relations.
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