Jane Salmon

Segment Synopsis: Interviewer explains purpose of interview

Segment Synopsis: Jane explains how she got started in the NYCW in the 1970s, coming from cleveland. SHe also talks about how she first learned about CW.

Segment Synopsis: Jane talks about her experience living at CW house for several decades

Segment Synopsis: Jane talks about meeting Dorothy Day and living with her at the CW house. She also talks about the civil desobedience work of catholic workers in the 70s as well as the roundtable discussions for the clarification of thought.

Segment Synopsis: Jane talks about the ongoing Friday Night Meetings, originally called "roundtable discussions for the clarification of thought" as conceived by Peter Maurin. Jane talks about different speakers and events they have had at the friday night meetings.

Segment Synopsis: Jane talks about the transformation of the Bowery with increasing rent over the past several decades. Jane talks about the issues with accesability to affordable housing measures from the city. Jane also talks about the aging CW volunteer base with fewer young people getting involved. Jane reflects on increased individualization in the age of social media. Jane reflects on the politics and philosophies of catholic workers and talks about how CW differs from intentional communities.

Segment Synopsis: Jane talks about the potential for CWM to continue. Dorothy said if its meant to continue it will continue. Jane thinks its harder for people to engage in movements today in the current technological age.

Segment Synopsis: Jane talks about the CWs hospitality work shifting from working class industrial neighborhoods to hospitality for the homeless. She talks about the nuances in the identity of working class related to this. Jane reflects on the increase in alcohol and drug abuse among those that the house serves and Dorothy said in the 70s.Jane also talks about the decreasing sense of identity in Catholicism in the past several decades in NY.

Segment Synopsis: Jane reflects on the future, the importance of just acts and communal action and working based on principle. She says as long as there are movements it doesnt have to be the CW. She again reflects on the increased individualization and the consolidation of Power.