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GROWING SCRUTINY OF GROWERS’ “SAFE” PROGRAM!

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This past weekend, the Lakeland Ledger ran an intriguing article that provides further insight into the origins of the "SAFE" initiative, entitled "Growers Seeking SAFE Haven" (1/29/06): "WASHINGTON -- Jay Taylor recalls the seeds being sown last spring in a tomato packinghouse in Palmetto, where members of the restaurant industry and Florida agriculture met to discuss an escalating labor war. >> Read More

CIW RESPONDS TO McDONALD’S ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW STANDARDS

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This past week, McDonald’s and a group of Florida growers announced what they are calling “rigorous new practices” to supplement the previously announced (and roundly criticized) “SAFE” initiative. We have responded to that announcement, and you can see the full response by clicking here. Here below is an excerpt: "None of what has been announced addresses the fact that farmworkers >> Read More
Letter from Robert C. Keithan to McDonald’s CEO

Letter from Robert C. Keithan to McDonald’s CEO

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Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Washington Office for Advocacy 1320 18th Street, Suite 300B Washington, DC 20036 January 4, 2006 Mr. Jim Skinner, CEO McDonald’s Corporation McDonald’s Plaza Oak Brooks, IL 60523 Dear Mr. Skinner: The Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations has a long-standing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of farm workers. While progress has been made since >> Read More
Letter from Disciples of Christ to McD’s

Letter from Disciples of Christ to McD’s

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Mr. Jim Skinner, CEO McDonald's Corporation McDonald's Plaza Oak Brooks, IL 60523 Dear Mr. Skinner, About a year ago, I had the opportunity to visit Immokalee, Florida to learn first-hand about the conditions tomato pickers face.  The low wages, abusive conditions, and complete lack of benefits create a situation that no human should endure.  For those workers who toil in >> Read More
BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP STATEMENT ON McDONALD’S

BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP STATEMENT ON McDONALD’S

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The Buddhist Peace Fellowship commends the Coalition for Immokalee Workers (CIW) and YUM Brands/Taco Bell on their breakthrough agreement in March of 2005. This agreement addresses the dire conditions farm workers endure. It offers real opportunity for changing the dismal status quo in fields throughout the country. We hope that McDonald’s follows in the footsteps of Yum Brands/Taco Bell to >> Read More
McDONALD’S CAMPAIGN TAKES OFF!

McDONALD’S CAMPAIGN TAKES OFF!

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Here's the breakdown on all the news, analysis, allies, and action from the first few weeks of this fast developing campaign: >> Nation's Restaurant News 12/12, "Concern over McDonald's policy grows": "The SAFE code is a result of 'a growing realization that corporate social responsibility is beginnning to wind its way into farming,' said Ray Gilmer, FFVA's public affairs director." "Critics however, >> Read More

What have we learned?

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Two weeks, now, have passed since consumers across the country began calling on McDonald’s to work with the CIW to address sub-poverty wages and sweatshop conditions in its tomato supply chain. What have we learned in the course of the past two weeks? The following is a short list of some of the facts that have emerged since the CIW’s >> Read More
Statement on McDonald’s and Social Responsibility from the National Council of Churches USA

Statement on McDonald’s and Social Responsibility from the National Council of Churches USA

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The Rev. Dr. Robert Edgar, General Secretary National Council of Churches USA Every so often there comes a moment that holds out the promise of making the world a significantly better place, if only we take action. Today the McDonald’s corporation is presented with one of those moments--an opportunity to help transform the agri-food industry in ways that are fairer >> Read More