The CIW is launching a national petition drive to demand that Burger King and other food industry leaders work with the CIW to improve the wages and working conditions of the workers who pick their tomatoes, and join with the CIW in an industry-wide effort to eliminate modern-day slavery and human rights abuses from Florida’s fields. The petitions will serve as notice that those who sign are “prepared to stop patronizing Burger King now, and other food industry leaders in the future, should they fail to do so.” The campaign comes on the 200th anniversary of the US ban against the importation of slaves, and echoes key strategies of the early abolitionist movement that helped hasten the end of slavery in the 19th century.

To sign on, please take this link.
http://fairfoodnation.mayfirst.org/petition

If you'd like to offer additional support, take this link to get resources on sparking a petition drive in your community!
http://www.ciw-online.org/2008_Petitions/join.html

On top of the ongoing petition drive, the Student/Farmworker Alliance National Day of Action is almost here! There are over 20 actions being planned in cities across the U.S.... check out http://www.sfalliance.org/2008slwoa.html to find information about events going on in or near your community.

With our knowledge of Environmental Justice, we know that an equitable society and humane living conditions for all are essential to create the reality we want to live in. Join the BK boycott today!