We are keenly aware that increased wealth at the top of the economic ladder, offset by rising poverty and stagnant or declining wages for most workers has become a threat to future prosperity. Our presenters will describe the consequences of this growing gap and to discuss policy changes. Our presenters are: Sister Christine Wagner, director of St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center; Dana Alas, political director of 1199 SEIU; Olena Prokopovych, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Legal Studies Program Director & Pre-Law Advisor; Jon Greenbaum Coordinator, NeighborsROC program, Action for a Better Community; moderated by Mark Hare.