Posted by Jeremy on May 17, 2013
Hundreds march for justice from Reynolds tobacco
Farmworkers and their supporters turned out in full force on May 9 at the Reynolds American 2013 Shareholders Meeting.
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Posted by Jeremy on March 22, 2013
National Farmworker Awareness Week 2013
Read MoreNational Farmworker Awareness Week (NFAW) will be celebrated in the United States beginning on Sunday, March 24th and running through Cesar Chavez’ birthday on Saturday, March 31st. There are plenty of ways you can join the celebration.
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Posted by Jeremy on March 1, 2013
Upcoming tobacco farmworker solidarity actions
Read MoreAfter tobacco farmworker advocates rallied outside the corporate headquarters of The Pantry, Inc. in Cary, NC, today, asking that company’s CEO to keep up the pressure on Reynolds to do right by its tobacco field workers, our campaign for justice will continue with other actions this month and beyond.
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Posted by Jeremy on April 27, 2012
March on Reynolds American shareholders meeting (5/3)
Read MoreJoin us in Winston-Salem on May 3 as we rally and march for justice for tobacco farm workers! Tell Reynolds it’s time to take responsibility for it’s actions and it’s supply chain.
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Posted by Jeremy on February 17, 2012
Help bring justice to North Carolina’s tobacco fields
Read MoreWe aren’t asking Kangaroo Chairman of the Board Ed Holman for the world. We are only asking him to join a conversation that would mean the world to thousands of his fellow human beings. Won’t you join us in sending him that message?
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Posted by Jeremy on February 10, 2012
Send a valentine that matters
Read MoreMaybe Valentines Day is a made-up holiday to boost the sale of flowers, cards, and candy, but this year you can send a valentine that matters – and help farmworkers in the process.
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Posted by Jeremy on May 5, 2011
FLOC Set to March, Rally at Reynolds Mtg. Friday
Read MoreCome out and join hundreds of FLOC members and supporters as we demand justice for farmworkers in downtown Winston-Salem on the morning of May 6th. Carpools from various locations in North Carolina have been established to help folks get to the march and rally this Friday.
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Posted by Jeremy on May 5, 2011
Exposing the “State of Fear” in NC Tobacco Fields
Read MoreFrom 2010 to 2011, Oxfam America and FLOC conducted face-to-face interviews with tobacco stakeholders, including farmworkers, growers, and cigarette makers. The summary report released May 5, 2011 by Oxfam and FLOC details widespread human rights abuses in North Carolina tobacco fields.
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Posted by Jeremy on May 5, 2011
British American Tobacco Feels Heat Over Reynolds’ Refusal to Meet
Read MoreLast week outside the British embassy in Washington, DC and British consulates in nine other major cities, supporters of justice for tobacco field hands rallied and delivered messages urging the government of the United Kingdom to pressure BAT to take affirmative action to bring Reynolds American executives to the bargaining table with FLOC.
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Posted by Jeremy on April 13, 2011
Call to Action: FLOC March on Reynolds 2011
Read MoreDemand justice for tobacco farmworkers! Join us on May 6 in Winston-Salem as we stand and march with our tobacco farmworker brothers and sisters in their demand that Reynolds American accept its moral responsibility to address exploitation in its supply chain. What: Picket outside the Reynolds American shareholders’ meeting and march in downtown W-S When: [...]
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Posted by Jeremy on April 1, 2011
FLOC to March and Rally at Reynolds (5/6)
Read MoreCome out and join hundreds of FLOC members and supporters as we demand justice for tobacco farmworkers in downtown Winston-Salem on the morning of May 6th (more information to follow). For over 3 years, Reynolds executives have refused to even meet with farmworkers time and time again.
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Posted by Jeremy on September 17, 2010
FLOC Launches JPMorgan Chase Divestment Campaign
Read MoreIncreasing pressure on Reynolds American Last week the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO (FLOC) launched a national divestment campaign of JPMorgan Chase as part of the campaign against Reynolds American. Chase is one of the lead banks in a consortium of lenders that provides $498 million dollars in credit to Reynolds American, one of the [...]
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Posted by Jeremy on May 3, 2010
March on Reynolds for Farmworker Justice! (5/7)
Read MoreClick to download the flyer (opens PDF). Join us Friday in Winston-Salem, NC The North Carolina State AFL-CIO is proud to stand with Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) in their struggle to get Reynolds to recognize its responsibility to meet with tobacco farmworkers and their union. Join us and hundreds of allies this Friday in [...]
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Posted by Jeremy on April 23, 2010
March on Reynolds for Farmworker Justice!
Read MoreClick to download the flyer (opens PDF). Friday, May 7 in Winston-Salem, NC Join the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO (FLOC) and hundreds of allies on May 7, 2010 in Winston-Salem at Reynolds American’s annual shareholders meeting. For nearly three years, Reynolds CEO Susan Ivey has refused to meet with FLOC to discuss the abusive [...]
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Posted by Jeremy on April 30, 2009
Demand Justice in Tobacco Fields
Read MoreFLOC demonstration at Reynolds shareholders meeting on May 6th Join with the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) at Reynolds Shareholders Meeting to show decision-makers that we support FLOC’s struggle. Reynolds must address the injustices farm workers endure in their supply chain and give workers the respect they deserve! What: Rally outside Reynolds American shareholders meeting [...]
