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Radio Conciencia 107.7 celebrates 16 years!

Posted on December 11, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

This past weekend, the community of Immokalee gathered on a beautiful, breezy Sunday afternoon for the annual Radio Conciencia Anniversary, celebrating 16 years of community radio on the airwaves around Immokalee and streaming online around the globe. Hundreds of farmworkers and their families came out to listen to the CIW's own Marimba Group (farmworkers who gather in the CIW community >> Read More

Giving Tuesday Challenge: Help us raise $5,000 TODAY – and your donation will be doubled!

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

[caption id="attachment_30871" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Young Fair Food leaders take up the mic to lead chants and songs during a Wendy's Boycott action in New York City (November 2019).[/caption] Calling on the Fair Food Nation: Giving Tuesday is here, and we need your help to keep the Fair Food movement strong! Help us get to $5,000 TODAY, and your donation will >> Read More

DEC. 3: Give thanks for farmworkers! #GivingTuesday is around the corner…

Posted on November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

“How can I enjoy my food if the people growing, harvesting and packing it aren’t treated with respect and paid a decent wage? I am a proud supporter of the Fair Food Program because they are worker-led, creative, and tireless.” – Mary Pautz, longtime CIW ally and donor Thanksgiving is almost upon us! Today, from farmworkers in Immokalee to conscious >> Read More

New York City Council Members: “Wendy’s, New Yorkers expect better.”

Posted on November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

[caption id="attachment_30903" align="aligncenter" width="800"] New York City Council Member Mark Levine addresses hundreds of farmworkers, New Yorkers, and supporters from across the Northeast during the "What are you hiding, Wendy's" March on November 18, announcing the introduction of City Council Resolution 1156 urging Wendy's to join the Fair Food Program.[/caption] New York City Council Members Mark Levine, Brad Lander, and >> Read More

500+ march on Wendy’s in NYC: “The longer they hold out, the stronger we become!”

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

From university halls to City Hall, over 500 farmworkers and consumers come together in New York's streets demanding to know "What are you hiding, Wendy's?" with day-long protest, march! PLUS: Comic and actor Amy Schumer visits protesters to lend support to farmworkers and their families fighting for justice; and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders endorses Wendy's Boycott! AND: New York City >> Read More

CALL NOW: Call Wendy’s leaders and storm social media as hundreds prepare to march in New York City!

Posted on November 18, 2019November 24, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

Here are three ways you can support today’s major march for farmworkers’ human rights to Wendy’s largest institutional shareholder, Trian Partners, in Manhattan! Today’s the day! The Immokalee caravan of over 60 farmworkers has settled into New York City and, as we write, is preparing to join hundreds of New Yorkers and allies from across the Northeast region in another >> Read More

ORGANIZING REPORT: New York City, Northeast region buzzing with plans for major Wendy’s march next week!

Posted on November 13, 2019November 24, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

[caption id="attachment_30836" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Student organizers with United Students Against Sweatshops invite CIW’s Lupe Gonzalo to present on farmworkers’ human rights at the 2019 USAS Northeast Regional Summit, hosted by Columbia University’s Student Worker Solidarity.[/caption] Hundreds finalize plans to converge on Manhattan and march with farmworkers Monday, Nov. 18... We’re less than one week out from the much-anticipated “What are >> Read More

PHOTO REPORT: National Day of Action turns up the heat on Wendy’s with 20 actions in 14 states!

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

From Washington State to Washington DC, the Fair Food Nation ramps up for CIW’s major mobilization in NYC on November 18 with nearly two dozen Wendy’s Boycott demonstrations! On October 28th, the Fair Food Nation came together for a huge National Day of Action in the Wendy's Boycott! In nearly two dozen actions in 14 cities, students, community allies, and >> Read More

TAKE ACTION: Nov. 2 announced as Day of Action for Migrant Justice’s Hannaford Campaign!

Posted on November 1, 2019November 24, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

[caption id="attachment_30704" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Dairy workers and allies march during the launch of Migrant Justice's Hannaford Campaign in October 2019. Migrant Justice is calling on the northeastern supermarket chain to join the Milk with Dignity Program and ensure the human rights of dairy workers in their supply chain.[/caption] Send a message to Hannaford CEO Mike Vail: It's time for Hannaford >> Read More

Worker-driven Social Responsibility (WSR) movement leaders gather in New York!

Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

[caption id="attachment_30762" align="aligncenter" width="800"] From left, Cathy Albisa (National Economic and Social Rights Initiative), Gerardo Reyes Chavez (Coalition of Immokalee Workers), Sam Mokhele (National Clothing Textile and Allied Workers Union), Thusoana Ntlama (Federation of Women Lawyers in Lesotho), Rola Abimourched (Worker Rights Consortium), and Judge Laura Safer Espinoza (Fair Food Standards Council) speak on a panel at last week's Worker-driven >> Read More