Monsignor Higgins has achieved an International reputation in the related fields of labor. economics. and social action. In his autobiography entitled "Organized Labor and the Church: Reflections of a Labor Priest" (1993). he reminds American Catholics of their blue collar origins and of the Importance of unions In their economic and social development. He further stressed the role that unions continue to play for the Nations new immigrants who are now struggling to compete In a hightech society. I would like to take this opportunity to Introduce into the RECORD a recent article authored by Monsignor Higgins entitled. "The Catholic Church and the I.L.O.: A Commonality of Social Purpose." America. January 29. 1994. which he wrote to honor the 75th anniversary of the ILO. an organization which the church has long seen as a principal ally in the cause of social justice for working people everywhere.
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