![a crowd of religious leaders and workers gathered in Los Angeles City hall. On the right, a priest in his white collar and black suit holds a large sign reading "Stop Opposing the Living Wage Ordinance." On the left, a man stands wearing a costume, make up and a wig, posing while reading from a large book in his hands. He is dressed as the ghost of Jacob marley, wrapped in chains. In the background of the image, people hold signs reading "No Trabajo 40 Horas Para Quedarme...[illegible]" "Don't be a Scrooge, work deserves living wages," and other messages.](https://memorywork.irle.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/oversize_001-copy-1024x812.jpeg)
Flanked by religious leaders from CLUE, including Rev. James Lawson Jr., Suffragen Bishop Chester Talton, and Father Joseph Frazier, Dave Clennon addresses the press in advance of a City Council hearing on the Living Wage Ordinance in December 1996. Dressed in a full costume, complete with chains, Clennon addressed the council as Jacob Marley, warning them not to go the way of Scrooge by opposing the ordinance, which raised the wages of workers who were employed on city contracts or at city-owned properties. Coalition staff dressed as elves and community members carried signs that also reflected the Holiday season. Also pictured: State Senator Tom Hayden.
This photograph, taken by Linda A. Lotz, was featured in a exhibition of her photographs called “Faith at Work” in 1999.
View more of Lotz’ photos at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/uclairle/albums/72177720320809410/