Friday, February 23rd, 2007
CIW Event in NYC: March 1st.
Join us on Thursday, March 1st for a presentation on:
Farmworkers’ Grassroots Resistance in the US: Human Rights, Migration, and Globalization
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a grassroots worker organization made up of over 3,000 members largely of Mexican, Guatemalan, and Haitian origin working in the agricultural and other low-wage industries in southwest Florida. The CIW is an award-winning example of grassroots resistance to the harsh labor and living standards immigrant workers face. This presentation is an opportunity for students and community members to learn how they can join in the struggle for labor and human rights for immigrant workers.
WHEN: March 1st, 2:30 – 4pm
WHERE: NYU Law School, Vanderbilt Hall, 40 Washington Square South (same street as W4th), room 204
WHAT: A discussion about the exploitation of farmworkers in the US and their struggle to better their working conditions
WHO: Celeste Escobar, an immigrant and grassroots organizer
Directions:
1. From ACE/BDFV subway lines: Exit West 4th. Then head East on W. 3rd and go one block North on MacDougal and turn right on Wash. Square and go into the first building on the right, the one with the arches.
2. From the 1/9: exit Christopher St. Then go East on W 4th St. until it turns into Washington Square, and go into the building on the right with arches in front, the first building after passing MacDougal.
3. From the NRW: Exit 8th St./NYU. Go South on Broadway, turn Right on W. 4th St. Enter the last building on the Left before MacDougal (the building with arches).
4. From the 4/5/6: exit Astor Place. Go South on Lafayette, turn Right on W. 4th St. Enter the last building on the Left before MacDougal.
This event is sponsored by LALSA, National Lawyers Guild, Practice, and Fair Food NYC
To learn more about Fair Food NYC, visit us at www.fairfoodnyc.org or email us at fairfoodnyc@gmail.com