Category: A Year of Victories: May 2008 – May 2009

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An Open Letter to Gov. Charlie Crist

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When those who have the responsibility to ensure freedom from slavery, one of the grossest violations of human rights, instead tolerate its existence, people of conscience must speak out. Mr. Terence McElroy, a spokesperson from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, responded on behalf of Governor Charlie Crist to an inquiry from the Ft. Myers News Press on >> Read More

Sustainable food blog Grist.org asks CIW for “elevator pitch”

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Sustainable food blog Grist.org asks CIW for "elevator pitch" to President-elect Obama on farmworker justice!... CIW joins Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, Anna Lappé, and more leaders of sustainable food and agriculture in "advising" the new president on how to address the inequities of our food industry. Here's an excerpt from our letter: " ...Your victory has allowed us to dream >> Read More

“Northeast Tour for Fair Food”

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December 2 - 10, 2008 Day 9 - New York City [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="288"] On their last full day in NYC, the Tour crew visited some long-time allies -- the kids at St. Lukes school in the West Village, a school that, among other things, endeavors to help its students "become active, responsible, and contributing members of the school >> Read More

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) weighs in on Subway agreement!…

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The Rev. Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), issued a statement praising the CIW and Subway for the recent agreement and challenging the remainder of the retail food industry to now follow suit. Here's an excerpt: "As the largest purchaser of tomatoes in the fast-food industry, Subway's decision sends an unmistakable message to the rest of the >> Read More
Northeast Tour 2008 – Public Events

Northeast Tour 2008 – Public Events

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Below is a partial list of the events planned for the Northeast Fair Food Tour 2008. Check back in the coming days as plans for more presentations and actions are finalized and we post them online: Wednesday, December 3: Chapel Hill, NC 10:30am/ 11:00am Presentations at Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill. Call 239-292-3431 for information. Thursday, December 4: Washington, DC & >> Read More

Thanksgiving in Immokalee

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NOVEMBER 27, 2008 The CIW's community radio station, Radio Conciencia, hosted the party, held outside the CIW's new community center under a bright November sky. CIW members double as DJ's and techs for the community-run station, and the crew was in fine form on this day, keeping the party alive with music and commentary for more than three hours... ... >> Read More
Subway Tour 2008 – Public Events

Subway Tour 2008 – Public Events

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Below is a partial list of the events planned for the upcoming Subway Tour 2008. Check back in the coming days as plans for more presentations and actions are finalized and we post them online: Tuesday, December 2: Miami, FL 10am: Join farmworkers from Immokalee and Miami-area allies for an action at Subways' Independent Purchasing Cooperative, located at 9200 South >> Read More