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January 30, 2020 at 2:38 PM

ESG... or BSG? The growing gap between Wendy’s promises of social responsibility and reality...

How can Trian Partners ride the growing wave of socially responsible investing while simultaneously turning its back on the most widely-respected and successful social responsibility program in the field today? …

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January 23, 2020 at 3:57 PM

Dispatches from the student front in the fight for Fair Food ahead of huge Follow the Money March!

Student/Farmworker Alliance leaders from across the country come together to turn up the pressure on Wendy’s! Dispatches from the student front in the fight for Fair Food ahead of huge Follow the Money March! …

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January 21, 2020 at 3:31 PM

NYC Jewish, labor leaders pledge to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with farmworkers ahead of City Council vote!

NYC City Council Member Mark Levine: "Immokalee is not just, in my opinion, one of the best examples of worker power in America, but globally..." NYC Jewish, labor leaders pledge to stand shoulder-to-shoulder w…

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January 14, 2020 at 3:36 PM

ANNOUNCED: Farmworkers to take on Wall Street power players behind Wendy’s with 3-day “Follow the Money” March in New York City from March 10-12!

Farmworkers are taking the fight for Fair Food to Wendy’s most prominent Wall Street investors this spring! ANNOUNCED: Farmworkers to take on Wall Street power players behind Wendy’s with 3-day “Follow the Mone…

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January 10, 2020 at 2:02 PM

TED Ideas lifts up Fair Food Program, Worker-driven Social Responsibility as transformative human rights model!

“Many farmworkers in the US receive inadequate wages and experience harassment, violence and even sexual assault..." TED Ideas lifts up Fair Food Program, Worker-driven Social Responsibility as transformative h…

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December 31, 2019 at 5:31 PM

2019 in review, Part 4: The vast potential of Worker-driven Social Responsibility...

Help bring the revolutionary new human rights model to workers in corporate supply chains across the U.S. and around the globe in 2020! 2019 in review, Part 4: The vast potential of Worker-driven Social Respons…

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December 30, 2019 at 4:22 PM

2019 in review, part 3: “Now that we are united, we have strength. We are taking steps forward, and we cannot go back.”

Help bring the Fair Food Program to thousands more workers in 2020 and beyond! 2019 in review, part 3: “Now that we are united, we have strength. We are taking steps forward, and we cannot go back.” …

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December 29, 2019 at 3:03 PM

2019 in review, Part 2: The strength of the Fair Food Nation

In 2020, you can support the country’s most powerful consumer movement: the Campaign for Fair Food. Donate today! 2019 in review, Part 2: The strength of the Fair Food Nation Y…

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December 28, 2019 at 1:59 PM

2019 in review, Part 1: Building power in the farmworker community at the heart of the Fair Food Nation!

Donate today to help farmworkers in Immokalee continue to build power in 2020! 2019 in review, Part 1: Building power in the farmworker community at the heart of the Fair Food Nation! …

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December 19, 2019 at 4:33 PM

This holiday season, give the gift of human rights!

Honor those you love most with a donation to the Fair Food movement this holiday season This holiday season, give the gift of human rights! Honor those you love most with a do…

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December 17, 2019 at 2:16 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Farmworkers, allies to converge on New York City for major action, week of March 9, 2020!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! SAVE THE DATE: Farmworkers, allies to converge on New York City for major action, week of March 9, 2020! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Farmworkers in Immokalee annou…

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December 13, 2019 at 4:47 PM

BREAKING: Women’s Caucus of NYC Council takes fight to end sexual harassment and assault straight to the top at Wendy’s, Trian!

NYC Council Women’s Caucus to Wendy’s Board Chairman Nelson Peltz... BREAKING: Women’s Caucus of NYC Council takes fight to end sexual harassment and assault straight to the top at Wendy’s, Trian! …

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December 11, 2019 at 2:51 PM

Radio Conciencia 107.7 celebrates 16 years!

This past weekend, the community of Immokalee gathered on a beautiful, breezy Sunday afternoon... Radio Conciencia 107.7 celebrates 16 years! This past weekend, the community …

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December 5, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Talk by “Not a Tractor” author, Susan Marquis: “Transforming the Fields: Defining and Claiming Farmworker Rights”...

Sometimes a great story will get lost... Talk by “Not a Tractor” author, Susan Marquis: “Transforming the Fields: Defining and Claiming Farmworker Rights”… Susan Marquis, left…

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December 3, 2019 at 2:03 PM

Giving Tuesday Challenge: Help us raise $5,000 TODAY – and your donation will be doubled!

Calling on the Fair Food Nation: Giving Tuesday is here, and we need your help to keep the Fair Food movement strong! Giving Tuesday Challenge: Help us raise $5,000 TODAY – and your donation will be doubled! …

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November 27, 2019 at 2:21 PM

DEC. 3: Give thanks for farmworkers! #GivingTuesday is around the corner...

“How can I enjoy my food if the people growing, harvesting and packing it aren’t treated with respect..." DEC. 3: Give thanks for farmworkers! #GivingTuesday is around the corner… …

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November 25, 2019 at 4:58 PM

New York City Council Members: “Wendy’s, New Yorkers expect better.”

Live in New York? Email your City Council Member TODAY! New York City Council Members: “Wendy’s, New Yorkers expect better.” New York City Council Member Mark Levine addresses …

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November 21, 2019 at 2:33 PM

500+ march on Wendy’s in NYC: “The longer they hold out, the stronger we become!”

Comic and actor Amy Schumer visits protesters to lend support to farmworkers... 500+ march on Wendy’s in NYC: “The longer they hold out, the stronger we become!” From universi…

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November 18, 2019 at 2:21 PM

CALL NOW: Call Wendy’s leaders and storm social media as hundreds prepare to march in New York City!

Here are three ways you can support today’s major march for farmworkers’ human rights... CALL NOW: Call Wendy’s leaders and storm social media as hundreds prepare to march in New York City! …

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November 13, 2019 at 2:59 PM

ORGANIZING REPORT: New York City, Northeast region buzzing with plans for major Wendy’s march next week!

Hundreds finalize plans to converge on Manhattan and march with farmworkers Monday, Nov. 18… ORGANIZING REPORT: New York City, Northeast region buzzing with plans for major Wendy’s march next week! …

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November 8, 2019 at 4:35 PM

BREAKING: Park Slope Food Coop in NYC joins forces with CIW to support, expand award-winning Fair Food Program!

Park Slope Food Coop: “As our Mission Statement says, ‘We seek to avoid products that depend on the exploitation of others...’" BREAKING: Park Slope Food Coop in NYC joins forces with CIW to support, expand awa…

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November 5, 2019 at 4:06 PM

PHOTO REPORT: National Day of Action turns up the heat on Wendy’s with 20 actions in 14 states!

From Washington State to Washington DC, the Fair Food Nation ramps up for CIW’s major mobilization in NYC... PHOTO REPORT: National Day of Action turns up the heat on Wendy’s with 20 actions in 14 states! …

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November 1, 2019 at 1:52 PM

TAKE ACTION: Nov. 2 announced as Day of Action for Migrant Justice’s Hannaford Campaign!

Send a message to Hannaford CEO Mike Vail... TAKE ACTION: Nov. 2 announced as Day of Action for Migrant Justice’s Hannaford Campaign! Dairy workers and allies march during the …

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October 25, 2019 at 1:57 PM

Worker-driven Social Responsibility (WSR) movement leaders gather in New York!

Breakthrough in Lesotho apparel industry brings leaders from four different continents together... Worker-driven Social Responsibility (WSR) movement leaders gather in New York! From l…

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October 21, 2019 at 1:59 PM

Fair Food Standards Council issues Season 7 Annual Report!

Report “provides data and analysis of the current state of compliance within the Fair Food Program..." Fair Food Standards Council issues Season 7 Annual Report! Featured in the newly-…

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October 17, 2019 at 1:19 PM

ACTION ALERT! SFA leaders declare Wendy’s Boycott National Day of Action on October 28th!

October 28th: From Miami to Washington, fair food allies are demanding that Wendy’s respect the rights of farmworkers! ACTION ALERT! SFA leaders declare Wendy’s Boycott National Day of Action on October 28th! …

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October 10, 2019 at 1:19 PM

Over 80 students and youth convene in Immokalee for #2019Encuentro, roll out plans for escalated action in the Wendy’s Boycott this fall!

Young people from across the U.S. strategize around Wendy’s Boycott Over 80 students and youth convene in Immokalee for #2019Encuentro, roll out plans for escalated action in the Wendy’s Boycott this fall! …

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October 8, 2019 at 3:16 PM

BREAKING! Vermont farmworkers call on supermarket giant Hannaford to join groundbreaking Milk with Dignity Program!

Vermont dairy workers with Migrant Justice celebrate second anniversary of launch of Milk with Dignity Program... BREAKING! Vermont farmworkers call on supermarket giant Hannaford to join groundbreaking Milk wi…

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October 3, 2019 at 12:59 PM

OP/ED: “An astonishing journey from Lesotho to Immokalee and back”

“The Worker-driven Social Responsibility model has now taken root on three continents..." OP/ED: “An astonishing journey from Lesotho to Immokalee and back”… Representatives fr…

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October 1, 2019 at 1:29 PM

MUST-SEE new video celebrates two years of Milk with Dignity!

New video celebrates two years of groundbreaking change for workers in Vermont dairy industry... MUST-SEE new video celebrates two years of Milk with Dignity! New video celebr…

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September 24, 2019 at 2:33 PM

CIW families join over 4 million in global Climate March!...

Marchers in Naples, Florida, take part in global protest... CIW families join over 4 million in global Climate March!… Marchers in Naples, Florida, take part in global protest…

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September 20, 2019 at 1:03 PM

REPORT: “Fig Leaf for Fashion: How social auditing protects brands and fails workers”

Auditor: “We go as far as brands want us to go”... REPORT: “Fig Leaf for Fashion: How social auditing protects brands and fails workers” Auditor: “We go as far as brands want …

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September 18, 2019 at 2:05 PM

Time’s Up Entertainment: Fair Food Program an “inspiration” for entertainment industry!

Far-reaching power of Fair Food Program model to eliminate sexual harassment and assault lifted up... Time’s Up Entertainment: Fair Food Program an “inspiration” for entertainment industry! …

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September 12, 2019 at 1:48 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Farmworkers announce major Wendy’s Boycott mobilization in NYC, Nov. 18, 2019!

Get ready, Big Apple! SAVE THE DATE: Farmworkers announce major Wendy’s Boycott mobilization in NYC, Nov. 18, 2019! Get ready, Big Apple! Farmworkers and consumers will conver…

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September 6, 2019 at 4:11 PM

OP/ED in United Press International: “Europe should follow Florida’s example for how to treat farmworkers...”

“The Coalition’s Fair Food Program essentially created a new model for agricultural labor...” OP/ED in United Press International: “Europe should follow Florida’s example for how to treat farmworkers…” …

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September 3, 2019 at 7:55 PM

NEW VIDEO: Support young leaders traveling to Immokalee, FL, this month for the #2019Encuentro!

With the September Encuentro around the corner, SFA needs YOUR help to make it happen! NEW VIDEO: Support young leaders traveling to Immokalee, FL, this month for the #2019Encuentro! …

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August 22, 2019 at 3:31 PM

BREAKING: WSR marches on! Groundbreaking human rights model puts down roots on a third continent with garment workers’ victory in Lesotho...

Levi Strauss & Co, the Children’s Place, and Kontoor Brands sign “legally-binding WSR agreement…" BREAKING: WSR marches on! Groundbreaking human rights model puts down roots on a third continent with garme…

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August 12, 2019 at 2:51 PM

“Deeply inspiring and profoundly important”: Sweeping new history of US labor debuts to stellar reviews...

“Beaten Down, Worked Up,” by former New York Times labor correspondent Steven Greenhouse... “Deeply inspiring and profoundly important”: Sweeping new history of US labor debuts to stellar reviews… …

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August 6, 2019 at 1:52 PM

One Saturday, two Americas...

Harsh reality of hatred and division shatters celebration of unity, justice... One Saturday, two Americas… The joy of a late summer visit by CIW staff and family members to Was…

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July 30, 2019 at 1:56 PM

Blockbuster new cookbook by Chef José Andrés highlights CIW and Fair Food Program!

New York Times bestseller: “Fair Food Program… takes direct aim at the food system’s gravest injustices..." Blockbuster new cookbook by Chef José Andrés highlights CIW and Fair Food Program! …

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July 25, 2019 at 1:26 PM

UK’s Sunday Times Letter to the Editor highlights Fair Food Program as solution to forced labor, sexual abuse in European agriculture!

The Fair Food Program “harnesses the purchasing power of buyers..." UK’s Sunday Times Letter to the Editor highlights Fair Food Program as solution to forced labor, sexual abuse in European agriculture! …

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July 17, 2019 at 3:59 PM

NY Times Op/Ed: “The strongest model for farmworkers today is in Florida...”

Monday’s New York Times carried a provocative Op/Ed... NY Times Op/Ed: “The strongest model for farmworkers today is in Florida…” Author Miriam Pawel: “The strongest model for…

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July 15, 2019 at 1:03 PM

Sept. 26-29, 2019: Student/Farmworker Alliance announces annual Encuentro in Immokalee!

Students, youth set to gather for massive strategy session... Sept. 26-29, 2019: Student/Farmworker Alliance announces annual Encuentro in Immokalee! Students, youth set to gather for…

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July 9, 2019 at 3:36 PM

Part One: “Boot the Braids” Truth Tour makes a splash along the East Coast!

Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Philadelphia, New Brunswick and New York prepare to support student-led effort to boot Wendy’s off campuses this fall… Part One: “Boot the Braids” Truth Tour makes a splash along the Eas…

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July 2, 2019 at 1:50 PM

United Church of Christ presents the “Movement Maker” Award to CIW!

The CIW “has embodied [the UCC ethos] with clarity, determination, resilience and strength..." United Church of Christ presents the “Movement Maker” Award to CIW! Rev. Traci Blackmon,…

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