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TOUR REPORTS: Wendy’s Boycott on the rise across Southeast, Midwest…

Posted on October 7, 2016October 16, 2020 by Coalition of Immokalee Workers

"Justice is not bought, justice is not simply given, justice is won and defended!"It's official: the first leg of the "Behind the Braids" Tours hit the ground running in Georgia, Tennessee and Ohio this week, and today we wanted to bring you first-hand reports from the first wave of actions, presentations, film screenings, and gatherings of what will be two months of >> Read More

Coming soon to Nashville air waves: Radio Dignidad 104.1 FM!

Posted on October 19, 2015October 16, 2020 by CIW

[caption id="attachment_22821" align="alignright" width="302"] Dignidad Obrera at the 2013 March for Rights, Respect and Fair Food. In the months ahead, the Nashville worker center will be launching their own worker-led radio station.[/caption]The spirit of the CIW's Radio Conciencia spreads across the South, as workers launch Workers' Dignity Radio in Nashville...And you can help!For five years now, one of the CIW's strongest >> Read More

“If Publix listened to all customers…”

Posted on April 21, 2015October 16, 2020 by CIW

[hupso title="If @Publix listened to all customers..." url="https://ciw-online.org/blog/2015/04/nashville-customers/"] [caption id="attachment_21778" align="aligncenter" width="610"] Publix officials, flanked by local police, at a March, 2015, Fair Food rally in Florida.[/caption] Publix rebuffs Nashville Fair Food, issues strict "No Trespassing" notice for Middle Tennessee... Earlier this month, we shared an exciting announcement from Nashville Fair Food: On Sunday, April 12th, our indefatigable Volunteer State allies were planning to take Publix manager >> Read More

Nashville Fair Food takes Publix protests to the next level with the “Amazing Race for Farmworker Justice” this Sunday in Middle Tennessee!

Posted on April 9, 2015October 16, 2020 by CIW

[hupso title=".@NashFairFood takes @Publix protests to next level with Amazing Race for Farmworker Justice!" url="https://ciw-online.org/blog/2015/04/nashville-race/"] [caption id="attachment_21738" align="aligncenter" width="600"] The Nashville Fair Food delegation gathers for a picture during last month's big Parade and Concert for Fair Food in St. Petersburg, Florida.[/caption] Fresh off organizing a spirited delegation of nearly 100 to represent the Volunteer State at last month's spectacular Parade and Concert >> Read More

Cumberland Presbyterian women “Step Out” for Fair Food!

Posted on June 26, 2014October 16, 2020 by CIW

[hupso_hide][hupso title="#Chattanooga TN Cumberland Presbyterian Women step out for Fair Food!" url="https://ciw-online.org"] First-ever Fair Food protest in Chattanooga, TN, "a proud day to be part of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.” Last week, Silvia Perez of the CIW delivered the keynote address at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church’s Women’s Ministry Convention in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Women’s Ministry, as part of its “Step Out” initiative committed to putting faith >> Read More

Get on the bus!

Posted on February 28, 2014October 16, 2020 by CIW

[hupso_hide][hupso title="#NowIsTheTime to get on the bus! Join the @CIW for actions at @Wendys, @Publix" url="https://ciw-online.org/?post=18327"] [caption id="attachment_18329" align="aligncenter" width="540"] Flyer put together by Fair Food allies in the Homestead/Miami area mobilizing for the big Publix action in Lakeland March 14-15.[/caption] From Nashville to New England, allies mobilizing buses, vans to actions in Columbus, Lakeland... With the Now Is the >> Read More

BREAKING NEWS! Sept. 21 – Oct 5: Southeast Publix Truth Tour!

Posted on September 11, 2013October 16, 2020 by CIW

[hupso_hide][hupso title=".@ciw, #FairFoodNation gearing up for Southeast #PublixTruthTour, Sept 21 - Oct 5! Watch out, @Publix… " url="https://ciw-online.org/?p=16157"] NOTE: Don't miss the full schedule at the Publix Truth Tour mainpage! Rolling out from Immokalee on September 21st, the CIW will be launching a marathon tour of the southern branch of the Fair Food Nation to spread the truth about Publix and >> Read More

“We must be aware of what is happening in our back yard and stand up for what is right.”

Posted on June 18, 2013October 16, 2020 by CIW

Tennessee United Methodist Conference passes resolution calling on Publix to join Fair Food Program! Last week, voting with the power of tens of thousands of fellow Tennesseans behind them, the United Methodist Conference of Tennessee overwhelmingly passed a resolution in support of Fair Food at their annual conference in Nashville. Sponsored by the Chair of the Board of Church and Society, Rev. >> Read More

Letter to Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw from the members of the Christian Witness in Public Life Mission Team Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples, Florida

Posted on February 24, 2012October 16, 2020 by CIW

February 24, 2012 Publix Super Markets Corporate Office P.O.Box 407 Lakeland, FL 33802-0407 Dear Mr. Crenshaw: This is not the first time that the Christian Witness in Public Life (CWPL) Mission Team from Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church in Naples, FL has contacted you about supporting the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW). Your backing would lead to better working conditions in >> Read More

Jobs with Justice of East Tennesse Letter to Burger King Manager

Posted on May 14, 2007October 15, 2020 by CIW

JOBS WITH JUSTICE OF EAST TENNESSEE 1124 North Broadway Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 Manager Burger King 2806 North Broadway Knoxville, TN 37917 Dear Sir: Jobs With Justice of East Tennessee is a coalition of grassroots communiity groups, students, churches, and labor unions that advocates for worker rights and economic justice. We are demonstrating at your place of business in support of >> Read More