![]() “They made their lives bitter through the hard labor, with mortar and brick and all kinds of work in the field. All their labor was carried out under conditions of excessive force.” (Exodus 1:14)
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![]() Above, a delegation attempted to deliver a cup of the bitter herbs to Burger King executives. Burger King refused to send a representative, however, and the cup was taken instead by a member of the (sizable) security contingent on hand.
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Leader: For all hard working, but poorly paid farm workers….
Response: We pray, O God.
Leader: For all victims of discrimination, harassment, and other indignities….
Response: We pray, O God.
Leader: For Burger King that it may honor the dignity of those who harvest its tomatoes by ensuring a fair wage….
Response: We pray, O God.
Leader: For all farm workers who are enslaved and forced to work against their will
Response: We pray, O God.
Leader: For Burger King that it may join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and McDonald’s in enacting an industry-wide monitoring system to ensure an end to slavery in the fields….
Response: We pray, O God.
Leader: That Burger King and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers may work together for improved wages and conditions for farm workers….
Response: We pray, O God.
Leader: That farm workers may soon gain the justice we all seek….
Response: We pray, O God.
Leader: That with compassion and strength we may work for a better world where all your children share in your abundance….
Response: We pray, O God.