On Saturday, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) will gather with supporters at Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg to celebrate the Parade and Concert for Fair Food that hopes to inspire big changes in the struggle for Florida farmworker rights. The Immokalee workers are planning for “one inspiring, colorful day to harness… [read more]
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers announced major breaking news yesterday: Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is putting unprecedented market power behind CIW’s groundbreaking Fair Food Program. As part of the historic agreement, Walmart will work with the CIW to expand the Fair Food Program beyond Florida and into “other crops beyond… [read more]
On this Labor Day weekend, we are reminded there is still much progress to make. As we prepare to enjoy Labor Day tomorrow and celebrate our Monday off with our union brothers and sisters, there is an action we can all take today to help workers in need and workers… [read more]