Sparked by frustration with Publix’s tactics, 200 take to streets in St. Pete in largest Publix protest to date!
ALSO: Major action announced for Publix hometown of Lakeland for December 6th …
In a powerful rebuke to Publix’s apparent contempt for farmworkers’ fundamental human rights and the demand of its customers for Fair Food, more than 200 farmworkers and allies gathered at a St. Petersburg, Florida, Publix yesterday afternoon for a spirited protest. Following the action, more than half the crowd marched to another nearby Publix store for a second protest.
- See more pics from the actions in St. Petersburg here
- See the St. Petersburg Times article on the day’s events here: “At St. Petersburg Publix, protesters march over farmworker pay,” 11/16/09.
- See a short youtube video filmed by an ally turning the tables on the Publix camera crew here: “Publix spies on farmworkers”
Also, here below are the early details for what is sure to be the biggest Publix protest of the year, this December 6th in Lakeland, Florida:
Walk for Farmworker Justice
Sunday, December 6
Gather, starting at 2:30 pm, at 2515 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland (Southgate Plaza)
We will be starting the march at 3:30pm – it’s 2.2 miles total – and marching down Florida Ave. to Kryger Park for a rally/candlelight vigil as it gets dark.
Address for Park: 100-198 S. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland.