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Fair Food Program takes United Nations Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva by storm…

[caption id="attachment_22982" align="aligncenter" width="597"] From left to right, Cheryl Queen (Vice President for Communications of Compass Group), Greg Asbed (CIW), and Miguel Rios (Agricultural Enforcement Coordinator, Southeast Region, US Department of Labor) address the United Nations Annual Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva on the structure and function of the CIW's Fair Food Program and the collaboration among workers, >> Read More
“The Fair Food Program is a proven model for change in US agriculture…”

“The Fair Food Program is a proven model for change in US agriculture…”

[hupso title=".@CompassGroupUSA’s @cheryl_queen weighs in on expanding the @FairFoodProgram" url="https://ciw-online.org/blog/2015/05/compass-expansion-2/"] [caption id="attachment_21930" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Cheryl Queen (center), Vice President for Communication and Corporate Affairs at Compass Group, speaks at the White House Forum on Human Trafficking this past January.  To her left sits Judge Laura Safer Espinoza of the Fair Food Standards Council and to  her right Jon Esformes, Operating >> Read More

CIW receives Presidential Medal for Extraordinary Efforts in Combatting Modern-Day Slavery at White House Forum!

Sec. Kerry: "This is an extraordinary accomplishment, and reminds all of us not just of the work that we have to do, but that dedicated individuals, like those here with us today from the Coalition, can strike out against injustice, break down barriers, and make a world of difference." Yesterday was a landmark day in the history of CIW's fight for farm labor >> Read More
Social media chatter surges around the March for Rights, Respect and Fair Food!

Social media chatter surges around the March for Rights, Respect and Fair Food!

Facebook, Twitter, and the blogosphere alive with messages from marchers, well wishers as the final touches are put on preparations (including the 8-ft. tall statue, right, that will accompany marchers every step of the way)! Cheryl Queen is an executive with Compass Group, the country's largest foodservice company and one of eleven multi-billion dollar food industry leaders that has signed on to >> Read More
Compass Group, CIW announce agreement!

Compass Group, CIW announce agreement!

COMPASS GROUP AND THE COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS (CIW) ANNOUNCE SWEEPING CHANGES TO BENEFIT TOMATO HARVESTERS Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis Recognizes Agreement for Fair Wages and Safeguards in Florida Fields WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 25, 2009) — Compass Group North America and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) are proud to announce a partnership that will improve the working >> Read More