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 May 3, 2013
March on Reynolds for farmworker justice (5/9)
Read MoreJoin us in Winston-Salem on Thursday, May 9 as we rally and march for justice for tobacco farmworkers!
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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 February 22, 2013
Support tobacco farmworkers March 1 in Cary
Read MoreFLOC, the union of farmworkers in North Carolina, will rally in Cary, NC on March 1 and deliver a letter to the CEO of the Pantry, Inc. to urge that company to pressure Reynolds American to ensure the labor rights of farmworkers are respected.
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Posted by Jeremy on December 7, 2012
Urge Kangaroo stores to support justice in N.C. tobacco fields
Read MoreTo honor International Human Rights Day, FLOC is asking supporters to attend local actions at Kangaroo Express Convenience Stores. Actions will take place in three different cities over the next week.
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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 April 5, 2012
Boeing machinists on strike at Seymour Johnson
Read MoreBoeing machinists at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base are on strike.
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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 October 4, 2011
Baldemar Velasquez Speaks Out at Rally for Human Rights
Read More“We’re workers. We know how to work hard. [And] we ain’t gonna stop until justice happens.”
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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.
