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THE MARCH FOR RIGHTS, RESPECT AND FAIR FOOD Two-week, 200-mile farmworker-led journey to Publix Headquarters Join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers for SUN, MARCH 17 AT 2 PM JOIN IN LAKELAND! Publix – one of the largest supermarket corporations in the country, whose purchasing power could strengthen these human rights gains immensely – has instead stubbornly refused to join this partnership for more than three years. For far too long, Publix has turned its back on the farmworkers who pick its tomatoes. This March 3-17, join us as farmworkers and allies embark on a 200-mile march from Fort Myers to Publix Headquarters in Lakeland to demand that Publix support the fundamental human rights taking root today in Florida's fields. For decades, Florida's farmworkers faced sub- poverty wages, wage theft, sexual harassment, and, in the most extreme cases, modern-day slavery in order to harvest the food on our plates. Today, however, a new day is dawning in Florida's fields. An historic partnership among farmworkers, Florida tomato growers, and eleven major food corporations – such as McDonald's, Burger King, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's – is building a new Florida tomato industry that advances the human rights and dignity of farmworkers. Though many challenges remain, this promising new partnership has become a model for social responsibility in the US produce industry. MARCH 3-17, ’13 THE MARCH FOR RIGHTS, RESPECT AND FAIR FOOD Two-week, 200-mile farmworker-led journey to Publix Headquarters Join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers for Publix – one of the largest supermarket corporations in the country, whose purchasing power could strengthen these human rights gains immensely – has instead stubbornly refused to join this partnership for more than three years. For far too long, Publix has turned its back on the farmworkers who pick its tomatoes. This March 3-17, join us as farmworkers and allies embark on a 200-mile march from Fort Myers to Publix Headquarters in Lakeland to demand that Publix support the fundamental human rights taking root today in Florida's fields. For decades, Florida's farmworkers faced sub- poverty wages, wage theft, sexual harassment, and, in the most extreme cases, modern-day slavery in order to harvest the food on our plates. Today, however, a new day is dawning in Florida's fields. An historic partnership among farmworkers, Florida tomato growers, and eleven major food corporations – such as McDonald's, Burger King, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's – is building a new Florida tomato industry that advances the human rights and dignity of farmworkers. Though many challenges remain, this promising new partnership has become a model for social responsibility in the US produce industry. MARCH 3-17, ’13 FINAL 3 MILES & CELEBRATION MEET // Publix at 3636 Harden Blvd PARK // See reverse side of flyer If unable to walk, meet at 4pm Publix HQ 3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland Register now! www.ciw-online.org/march [email protected] // (239) 313-1081 SUN, MARCH 17 AT 2 PM JOIN IN LAKELAND! FINAL 3 MILES & CELEBRATION MEET // Publix at 3636 Harden Blvd PARK // See reverse side of flyer If unable to walk, meet at 4pm Publix HQ 3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland Register now! www.ciw-online.org/march [email protected] // (239) 313-1081
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RESPECT AND FAIR FOODTwo-week, 200-mile farmworker-led journey to Publix Headquarters
Join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers for
SUN, MARCH 17 AT 2 PM
JOIN IN LAKELAND!
Publix – one of the largest supermarket corporations in the country, whose purchasing power could strengthen these human rights gains immensely – has instead stubbornly refused to join this partnership for more than three years. For far too long, Publix has turned its back on the farmworkers who pick its tomatoes. This March 3-17, join us as farmworkers and allies embark on a 200-mile march from Fort Myers to Publix Headquarters in Lakeland to demand that Publix support the fundamental human rights taking root today in Florida's fields.
For decades, Florida's farmworkers faced sub-poverty wages, wage theft, sexual harassment, and, in the most extreme cases, modern-day slavery in order to harvest the food on our plates.
Today, however, a new day is dawning in Florida's fields. An historic partnership among farmworkers, Florida tomato growers, and eleven major food corporations – such as McDonald's, Burger King, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's – is building a new Florida tomato industry that advances the human rights and dignity of farmworkers. Though many challenges remain, this promising new partnership has become a model for social responsibility in the US produce industry.
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RESPECT AND FAIR FOODTwo-week, 200-mile farmworker-led journey to Publix Headquarters
Join the Coalition of Immokalee Workers for
Publix – one of the largest supermarket corporations in the country, whose purchasing power could strengthen these human rights gains immensely – has instead stubbornly refused to join this partnership for more than three years. For far too long, Publix has turned its back on the farmworkers who pick its tomatoes. This March 3-17, join us as farmworkers and allies embark on a 200-mile march from Fort Myers to Publix Headquarters in Lakeland to demand that Publix support the fundamental human rights taking root today in Florida's fields.
For decades, Florida's farmworkers faced sub-poverty wages, wage theft, sexual harassment, and, in the most extreme cases, modern-day slavery in order to harvest the food on our plates.
Today, however, a new day is dawning in Florida's fields. An historic partnership among farmworkers, Florida tomato growers, and eleven major food corporations – such as McDonald's, Burger King, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's – is building a new Florida tomato industry that advances the human rights and dignity of farmworkers. Though many challenges remain, this promising new partnership has become a model for social responsibility in the US produce industry.
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FINAL 3 MILES & CELEBRATIONMEET // Publix at 3636 Harden Blvd
PARK // See reverse side of flyer
If unable to walk, meet at 4pm Publix HQ3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland
Register now! www.ciw-online.org/[email protected] // (239) 313-1081
SUN, MARCH 17 AT 2 PM
JOIN IN LAKELAND!FINAL 3 MILES & CELEBRATION
MEET // Publix at 3636 Harden BlvdPARK // See reverse side of flyer
If unable to walk, meet at 4pm Publix HQ3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland
Register now! www.ciw-online.org/[email protected] // (239) 313-1081
JOIN FARMWORKERS ON THE 200-MILE JOURNEYSUN. 3/3: Fort Myers
MON. 3/4: North Fort Myers
TUES. 3/5: Punta Gorda - Port Charlotte
WED. 3/6: Port Charlotte - North Port
THURS. 3/7: North Port - Venice
FRI. 3/8: Venice - South Sarasota
SAT. 3/9: Sarasota
SUN. 3/10: Bradenton
MON. 3/11: Palmetto - Ruskin
TUES. 3/12: Ruskin - Gibsonton
WEDS. 3/13: Tampa
THURS. 3/14: Tampa - Seffner
FRI. 3/15: Seffner - Plant City
SAT. 3/16: Plant City - Lakeland
SUN. 3/17: Lakeland
SUN. MARCH 17 PARKING INFO
Oakbridge Publix: 3636 Harden Blvd., LakelandPublix Headquarters: 3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland
Please plan to arrive early to drop off passengers at Oakbridge Publix,then park in designated areas nearby Publix HQ about 6 miles away. Shuttles will be provided from Publix HQ back to Oakbridge Publix from 1-2pm.
Additional shuttles provided every half-hour throughout the day from Publix HQ for latecomers to join marchers along route. Neighborhood parking also available near Oakbridge Publix location. Limited shuttles provided to these locations following rally.
For more information, contact Claire at [email protected] or (239) 313-1081.www.ciw-online.org/march
1. Join for any part of march, be it all two weeks, the last weekend or the final day.
2. Invite a farmworker to speak at your organization or congregation.3. Organize caravans from your organization or congregation to join for the
final few miles & celebration at Publix Headquarters in Lakeland on Sunday, March 17.
4. Volunteer to prepare meals for marchers along the route.5. Encourage your congregation or organization to sponsor a meal for 150
marchers.
JOIN FARMWORKERS ON THE 200-MILE JOURNEYSUN. 3/3: Fort Myers
MON. 3/4: North Fort Myers
TUES. 3/5: Punta Gorda - Port Charlotte
WED. 3/6: Port Charlotte - North Port
THURS. 3/7: North Port - Venice
FRI. 3/8: Venice - South Sarasota
SAT. 3/9: Sarasota
SUN. 3/10: Bradenton
MON. 3/11: Palmetto - Ruskin
TUES. 3/12: Ruskin - Gibsonton
WEDS. 3/13: Tampa
THURS. 3/14: Tampa - Seffner
FRI. 3/15: Seffner - Plant City
SAT. 3/16: Plant City - Lakeland
SUN. 3/17: Lakeland
SUN. MARCH 17 PARKING INFO
Oakbridge Publix: 3636 Harden Blvd., LakelandPublix Headquarters: 3300 Publix Corporate Pkwy, Lakeland
Please plan to arrive early to drop off passengers at Oakbridge Publix,then park in designated areas nearby Publix HQ about 6 miles away. Shuttles will be provided from Publix HQ back to Oakbridge Publix from 1-2pm.
Additional shuttles provided every half-hour throughout the day from Publix HQ for latecomers to join marchers along route. Neighborhood parking also available near Oakbridge Publix location. Limited shuttles provided to these locations following rally.
For more information, contact Claire at [email protected] or (239) 313-1081.www.ciw-online.org/march
1. Join for any part of march, be it all two weeks, the last weekend or the final day.
2. Invite a farmworker to speak at your organization or congregation.3. Organize caravans from your organization or congregation to join for the
final few miles & celebration at Publix Headquarters in Lakeland on Sunday, March 17.
4. Volunteer to prepare meals for marchers along the route.5. Encourage your congregation or organization to sponsor a meal for 150
marchers.
