IV. Economic Activity and Social Justice

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church

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A just wage is the legitimate fruit of work. To refuse or withhold it can be a
grave injustice.²²⁰ In determining fair pay both the needs and the
contributions of each person must be taken into account. “Remuneration for
work should guarantee man the opportunity to provide a dignified livelihood for
himself and his family on the material, social, cultural and spiritual level,
taking into account the role and the productivity of each, the state of the
business, and the common good.”²²¹ Agreement between the parties
is not sufficient to justify morally the amount to be received in wages.

PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST

SECTION TWO THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
- CHAPTER TWO YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF
  - Article 7 THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
    - IV. Economic Activity and Social Justice

From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team