Category: “A brilliant model” at work: November 2013 – October 2014

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Massive numbers, multiple actions rock Wendy’s!

Massive numbers, multiple actions rock Wendy’s!

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[hupso_hide][hupso title="100s upon 100s! Massive protests greet @Wendys during #FoundersWeekofAction across the #FairFoodNation!" url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=17217"] Over 200 protesters marched on Wendy's in Columbus, OH, to demand that the hamburger giant join the rest of the fast-food leaders in advancing the human rights of farmworkers in its supply chain. 200 in Ohio, 130 in DC, 120 in Miami, 80 high schoolers in >> Read More
A Tale of Two Thanksgivings, redux…

A Tale of Two Thanksgivings, redux…

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[hupso_hide][hupso title="New #Thanksgiving tradition: Don't miss @CIW's VIDEO, A Tale of Two Thanksgivings..." url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=17204"] With Thanksgiving now only two weeks away, it's time to drag out the projector, dust off the lens, gather 'round with loved ones and watch the old family movies... which, in the case of a Fair Food family, is "A Tale of Two Thanksgivings," the special, >> Read More

Let the Wendy’s Founder’s Week of Action begin!

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[hupso_hide][hupso title="Let the @Wendys #FoundersWeekOfAction begin!" url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=17173"] [caption id="attachment_17174" align="aligncenter" width="523"] Fair Food activists from Denver Colorado marched this week from Regis University to a nearby Wendy's restaurant in a raucous start to the Wendy's Founder's Week of Action.[/caption] The early returns are in, and it's looking like the forces of Fair Food are headed toward a landslide victory in >> Read More

CIW invited to speak in Geneva at United Nations!

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[hupso_hide][hupso title=".@CIW to speak at #UnitedNations at Forum on Business & #HumanRights and @TrustWomenConf!" url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=17157"] CIW to also address the "Trust Women" Conference in London in first week of December, as the Fair Food Program's growing reputation for effective human rights protection crosses the Atlantic... Back in May of this year, a delegation from the United Nations Working Group traveled >> Read More
“These ashes represent a new day dawning in the fields out of a dark past of abuse… These ashes also represent Publix’s opportunity for redemption.”

“These ashes represent a new day dawning in the fields out of a dark past of abuse… These ashes also represent Publix’s opportunity for redemption.”

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[hupso_hide][hupso title="#UnitedMethodist Women host @CIW at annual gathering in #Lakeland, call on @Publix to support new day for farmworkers!" url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=17106"] United Methodist Women host CIW at last weekend's Annual Conference in Lakeland, reaffirm their commitment to farmworkers and the call for Publix to support dramatic human rights advances taking root in the fields today... This past weekend, over 300 Florida United >> Read More

Why we fight for Fair Food, a quick reminder from the fields…

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[hupso_hide][hupso title="From the front lines of the #FairFoodProgram! Education team sends photos from the fields..." url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=17079"] As the Fair Food Program enters its third full season in effect, the CIW's worker-to-worker education program hits the fields across the state! Just a quick reminder this morning of what we are fighting for when we fight for Fair Food: Above is a >> Read More
Fair Food nation calling on Wendy’s to end the hypocrisy with “Founder’s Week” protests!

Fair Food nation calling on Wendy’s to end the hypocrisy with “Founder’s Week” protests!

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[hupso_hide][hupso title="Watch out, @Wendys! @Sfalliance, #FairFoodNation to have actions for @wendys founder's week" url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=17040"] Allies in cities across the country will be taking action at local Wendy's restaurants the week of Nov. 11 (click here for the full schedule!), calling on Wendy's to live up to the values espoused by its late founder, Dave Thomas... [caption id="attachment_17041" align="aligncenter" width="523"] The above >> Read More
“Tomato Rabbis” send powerful message to Publix!

“Tomato Rabbis” send powerful message to Publix!

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[hupso_hide][hupso title="#tomatorabbis to @Publix: It's time to sign the #FairFoodProgram!" url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=16996"] For fifth time, rabbis from across the country bring new energy, commitment to Immokalee -- and call on Publix to join the Fair Food Program! Last week, we had the honor of hosting 12 leaders from T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights (formerly known as "Rabbis for Human Rights >> Read More