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Farmworker Freedom March Photo Report

Farmworker Freedom March Photo Report

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If it's a UCC action with farmworkers, Olgha Sandman must be there! There is no one that embodies the leadership of the UCC on the issues of human rights and farm labor justice like Olgha, and she was there again yesterday, leading the way on the 450-person strong march. Olgha's indefatigable spirit was matched by the crew from Immokalee, which >> Read More
Southwest Florida religious leader excoriates Publix in powerful Op/Ed!

Southwest Florida religious leader excoriates Publix in powerful Op/Ed!

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Calls Publix's response to human rights violations in supply chain "deplorable"... [caption id="" align="alignright" width="190"] The Publix "P" becomes an ostrich in this original cartoon by Fair Food activist Casey N. Kindle.[/caption] In a scorching Op/Ed published in Monday's Ft. Myers News-Press, Rabbi Bruce Diamond penned a rousing call to action for all people of faith -- all Fair Food >> Read More

Harvesting Hope/Pennies For Publix Photo report November 15, 2010

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The first-ever "Harvesting Hope interfaith community event" hit Naples this past weekend with a whirlwind of activities spread over three days, including a radio panel on farm labor issues broadcast on the local NPR affiliate, a visit by the CIW's Modern-Day Slavery Museum, several opportunities for worship at the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, children's activities, a Publix protest, a great benefit >> Read More
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly 100 Witherspoon St. ~ Louisville, KY ~ 40202

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly 100 Witherspoon St. ~ Louisville, KY ~ 40202

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Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of the General Assembly 100 Witherspoon St. ~ Louisville, KY ~ 40202 November 17, 2010 Commendation of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange on their Historic Fair Food Agreement On behalf of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) we commend the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Florida Tomato >> Read More
On the Occasion of the Groundbreaking Agreement between the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and Pacific Tomato Growers

On the Occasion of the Groundbreaking Agreement between the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and Pacific Tomato Growers

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"Today we celebrate the groundbreaking agreement between the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and Pacific Tomato Growers. We are grateful to witness this display of social responsibility. This agreement will bring about basic rights for farmworkers. We hope and pray that the spirit of collaboration exhibited by the CIW and Pacific Tomato Growers leads the way to a future in >> Read More
Modern-Day Slavery Museum Northeast Tour Day Eleven, Aug. 6, 2010 Quincy, MA & Amsterdam

Modern-Day Slavery Museum Northeast Tour Day Eleven, Aug. 6, 2010 Quincy, MA & Amsterdam

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Day Eleven of the Northeast Tour was a clear departure from previous days, distinguished by two inspiring actions that ratcheted up pressure on supermarket giant Ahold on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.S., the tour crew (pictured above) delivered nearly 1,000 postcards -- each signed by consumers during the first half of the three-week tour -- to Ahold >> Read More
What They’re Saying about the Whole Foods Agreement

What They’re Saying about the Whole Foods Agreement

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Whole Foods, CIW agree to "work in partnership to help improve wages and working conditions for Florida tomato pickers"!... Update #1: What they are saying about the Whole Foods agreement: The CIW's latest agreement has provoked a good deal of commentary around the country, from Congress to the Presbyterian Church. Here's a sampling of the sentiment: Eric Schlosser, author Fast-Food >> Read More
INTERFAITH PRAYER VIGIL AT BURGER KING HEADQUARTERS DELIVERS “BITTER HERBS” FOR BK EXECS!

INTERFAITH PRAYER VIGIL AT BURGER KING HEADQUARTERS DELIVERS “BITTER HERBS” FOR BK EXECS!

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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="288"] We begin this report with the end of the action: A moving interfaith prayer vigil this past Friday at Burger King headquarters in Miami wrapped up with a ritual borrowed from the Jewish observation of Passover and the story of the Exodus. Here, Rabbi Rebecca Lillian of South Florida Interfaith Worker Justice prayed over the traditional >> Read More
UCC Letter to Burger King

UCC Letter to Burger King

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Mr. John Chidsey, CEO Burger King Corporate Office 5505 Blue Lagoon Drive Miami, Florida  37126 August 23, 2007 Dear Mr. Chidsey:             At the Annual Meeting of the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ held this past May, a resolution by the delegates was passed “In Support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ Burger King Campaign (attached).             >> Read More