Nearly a thousand people from across the Northeast — a turnout that shocked even the most optimistic organizers — gathered on Sunday despite the snow and cold for a joyous, two-mile march through downtown Boston to demand that Stop & Shop work with the CIW and do its part to improve wages and working conditions in Florida’s tomato fields. See a full photo report here.
VIDEO!: Check out a great video short from yesterday’s March on Stop & Shop! |
Click here to see the the update, with a full photo report, links to press coverage, and more!
Also: See all the Boston Globe coverage of the protest:
- “Farm workers to pressure Stop & Shop,” 2/26/11
- “Stop & Shop protest march urges more pay for tomato farmers,” 2/28/11
And visit the Do the Right Thing website here for all the latest news and information you need to follow — and to join us on — the Tour!