Friday, February 23rd, 2007
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
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
People of New York!!!
Fair Food NYC is organizing two caravans of justice headed to Chicago for the CIW mobilization in April and we want you to come!
What: McDonalds Truth Tour and major CIW mobilization in Chicago
When: The bus from NYC leaves late evening Thursday April 12th, and returns late night Sunday April 15th
Who: Students, workers, community groups, people of faith and folks from around New York City
Why: To rise up with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers for their annual Truth Tour and to tell McDonalds that we won’t back down until they agree to work with the CIW for farmworkers rights and a penny more per pound!
To secure your place on the bus, email Leanne at lentejasrojas(at)gmail.com with your name, email address and phone number and we’ll take it from there.
Additionally, the week of February 26th, Celeste from the Student-Farmworker Alliance will be in New York meeting with some local groups and there will be a few public events you can attend to learn more about the local campaign and the trip to Chicago. Look for emails soon about a final schedule for those.
See you in the streets!
Fair Food New York CIty
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Monday, January 22nd, 2007
Join activists from around the city for our next planning meeting. Bring your ideas and energy, as we begin a new year of campaigning in solidarity with the farmworkers in Immokalee.
Where: 339 Lafayette St. buzzer #11 NYC (corner of Bleecker & Lafayette Sts, by the 6 train Bleeker street station, one block north of Houston).
When: 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 23rd
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Fair Food NYC is an independent group supporting the Coalition of the Immokalee Workers.
For more about their struggle, visit http://www.ciw-online.org.
Contact fairfoodnyc(at)gmail.com or visit http://www.fairfoodnyc.org for more information or to get involved.
Tuesday, December 19th, 2006
Farmworker Poverty, McDonald’s, and You - Building Solidarity in NYC
Join Marc Rodrigues of the Student-Farmworker Alliance for a presentation and discussion on the current state of Immokalee, Florida farm workers organizing, and their campaign to get justice from large retailers like McDonalds.
Where: 339 Lafayette St. buzzer #11 NYC (corner of Bleecker & Lafayette Sts, by the 7 train Bleeker street station, one block north of Houston).
When: 7:00 pm, Friday, December 29th
FREE. All Welcome.
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