From March 28 - April 2, the Real Rights Tour blows into the Windy City! Click on the the events below for more information.

• Tuesday 3/28: Chicago Prepares for Arrival of Truth Tour
  
• Wednesday 3/29: Truth Tour Hits Chicago!
  
• Thursday 3/30: Revealing the Truth to McDonald's Target Market
  
• Friday 3/31: A Visit to McDonald's Global Headquarters & National Day of Prayer
  
• SATURDAY, APRIL 1: MARCH AND MAJOR DEMONSTRATION at McDONALD'S (CHICAGO)
  
• Sunday 4/2: Sharing With Greater Chicago Faith Communities

TUESDAY, MARCH 28: CHICAGO PREPARES FOR ARRIVAL OF TRUTH TOUR

1:30 PM
Ecumenical Chicago Seminary Student Forum
McCormick Seminary
The Common Room
5460 S. University Ave.
Chicago, IL 6061

Following a worship service on campus, students from seminaries and theological schools throughout Chicago will join CIW farmworkers for a lively forum where students will learn more about the farmworkers' struggle for dignity and justice in the fields and how, as people of faith, they can support the Campaign for Fair Food.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29: TRUTH TOUR HITS CHICAGO!

The first caravan of CIW members will arrive in Chicago late Tuesday night, but will be up bright and early the following morning for a full day of meetings, presentations, and educational events throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. From community organizations in Chicago to religious leaders in the suburbs, the CIW will meet with a broad base of allies to share their struggle and spread the truth about McDonald's steadfast refusal to treat farmworkers with respect.

7:00 PM
CIW Presentation and Screening of "El Enemigo Comun"
S.P.A.C.E. Collective
223 Turner Ct.
West Chicago, IL

For more info., please contact Brigitte Gynther at brigitte(at)interfaithact.org or 239-986-0688.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30: EXPOSING THE TRUTH TO McDONALD'S TARGET MARKET

The successful Taco Bell Boycott proved that students and youth have a crucial role to play in the movement for farmworker justice. The McDonald's campaign is no different. The Golden Arches spends over $1.2 billion every year on marketing and considers 18- to 24-year-olds its new "sweet spot." This day of education and dialogue between students and farmworkers will provide opportunities for students to see the reality of farmworker exploitation hidden behind McDonald's billion dollar logo and brand name. Throughout the day, the CIW and Student/Farmworker Alliance will give in-class presentations, participate on educational panels, and meet with students and youth in the greater Chicago area.

6:00 PM
Loyola University Educational Forum
Loyola University, location TBA

7:00 PM
University of Chicago Panel
Univ. of Chicago, location TBA

For more info., please contact Melody Gonzalez at melody(at)sfalliance.org or 239-986-0847

FRIDAY, MARCH 31: VISIT TO McDONALD'S GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS (OAK BROOK, IL) AND NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

The CIW and allies will spend Friday in the small village of Oak Brook (population 8, 702), getting to know local community members and sharing their hope for a day when farmworkers are treated and paid fairly and have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. The day will include presentations, meetings, a picket at a local McDonald's restaurant, a tour of the community and, finally, a visit to the McDonald's corporate headquarters for a prayer vigil and picket.

Throughout the day on Friday, people of faith from across the country will pray that McDonald’s Corporation will work with the CIW to advance the real rights of farmworkers in its tomato supply chain.  This observance will coincide with the prayer vigil and peaceful demonstration led by the CIW and religious leaders outside of McDonald’s headquarters. Click here for more information.

3:30 PM
Prayer vigil with local religious leaders outside McDonald's corporate headquarters

4:00 - 6:00 PM
Rush hour picket outside of McDonald's corporate headquarters
McDonald’s Corporation
2111 McDonald's Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523

7:00 PM
Welcoming Dinner for CIW
UNITE HERE and Jobs with Justice basement
333 S. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60607

For more info, please contact Brigitte Gynther at brigitte(at)interfaithact.org or 239-986-0688.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1: MARCH & MAJOR DEMONSTRATION @ MCDONALD'S

Click here for April 1st schedule of events

SUNDAY, APRIL 2: SHARING WITH CHICAGO FAITH COMMUNITIES

Before departing for Florida, CIW members will have the opportunity to worship with many diverse faith communities in the greater Chicago area. Following the services, they will lead presentations on the sweatshop conditions they face in the fields and the important role of faith communities in showing McDonald's its responsibility to improve these conditions.

For more info. or to host a farmworker at your congregation, please contact Brigitte Gynther at brigitte(at)interfaithact.org or 239-986-0688.