In the twentieth century more wealth was created than ever before, but as this new century begins, millions in various parts of the world are bogged down in poverty. Promise of a better tomorrow, an upturn in the economy, and a decent wage for everyone are political pipe dreams to many people.
When I was writing this article, South Africa's national telephone company and postal services were on strike, demanding a higher wage increase than what the government was offering. The mine workers' union went on strike because some gold mines had closed down; other mines had laid off hundreds of workers because of the sudden drop in demand for gold in the world market. The teachers' union had been on strike for almost two weeks, demanding a 10 percent increase in wages, while the government was offering an increase of up to 7 percent. Not long ago, the Soweto Newspaper reported that 69,000 police officers and prison warders were likely to participate in the union's call for a strike for higher wages, even though it is illegal for police officers to strike. Two days later the police union's strike was called off. However, more unions were threatening to join the pay strike.
A spiritual solution will bless both parties.
