Tag: Presbyterian

Unbound, national Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) online journal, amplifies call for Wendy’s Boycott…

[caption id="attachment_24227" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Tony de la Rosa, Interim Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, speaking to crowds at last month's massive protest in front of the Wendy's shareholder meeting[/caption]"The church standing with us... is essential if we are to stop Wendy’s from profiting off of worker exploitation and to strengthen the human rights advances we have secured through the >> Read More
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly 100 Witherspoon St. ~ Louisville, KY ~ 40202

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly 100 Witherspoon St. ~ Louisville, KY ~ 40202

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly 100 Witherspoon St. ~ Louisville, KY ~ 40202 November 17, 2010 Commendation of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange on their Historic Fair Food Agreement On behalf of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) we commend the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Florida Tomato >> Read More
What They’re Saying about the Whole Foods Agreement

What They’re Saying about the Whole Foods Agreement

Whole Foods, CIW agree to "work in partnership to help improve wages and working conditions for Florida tomato pickers"!... Update #1: What they are saying about the Whole Foods agreement: The CIW's latest agreement has provoked a good deal of commentary around the country, from Congress to the Presbyterian Church. Here's a sampling of the sentiment: Eric Schlosser, author Fast-Food >> Read More
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Letter to Burger King

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Letter to Burger King

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly 100 Witherspoon St. ~ Louisville, KY ~ 40202 502-569-5424 ~ ckirkpat@ctr.pcusa.org www.pcusa.org The Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick, Stated Clerk   John W. Chidsey, CEO Burger King Corporate Office 5505 Blue Lagoon Drive Miami, FL 33126 January 10, 2007 Dear Mr. Chidsey: Across the nation, consumers of conscience are asking whether Burger King >> Read More