Thursday, February 10, 2011

VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: CFA-NYC.ORG

New posts will be made there!

Thanks,
CFA

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Press: Activists Rally Against Trader Joe’s Farm Worker Wages This Weekend


"It’s a good thing the employees at Trader Joe’s wear Hawaiian shirts to work — they’ll be feeling the heat this weekend as fair food activists converge on the grocery chain to demand fair wages for farm workers."

Thursday, February 3, 2011

UPDATE: Correct Address-Trader Joe's protest on Sunday--142 East 14th Street

English BELOW!

Esperamos verte en vigor el domingo en nuestra marcha apoyando la campaña de Comida Justa de la CIW. Una actualización importante es que la marcha comenzará a las 12:00 PM en Union Square Trader Joe's. Vamos a marchar al Chelsea Trader Joe. La dirección correcta es de 142 Este calle 14, entre la tercera avenida e Irving Place. Ven vestido como su mejor tomate y venga para que Trader Joe's sepa que esto es sólo el principio!

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We hope to see you out in force on Sunday at our march supporting the CIW's Campaign for Fair Food. An important update is that the march will begin at noon the Union Square Trader Joe’s. We'll march to the Chelsea Trader Joe’s. The correct address is 142 East 14th Street between 3rd ave and Irving Place. Dress as your best tomato and come out to let Trader Joe's know this is just the beginning!

Also, if you want to read up on Trader Joe's and the CIW, read this article, which has lots of juicy tid-bits on Trader Joe's unsustainable, unjust practices!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

NE Encuentro 3 days away!

In very exciting news, we've got 80ish people registered for the full Encuentro this weekend! It's not too late for you to register!

We've also started to get press inquiries about Trader Joe's and the Trader Joe's protest on Sunday (noon at Union Square Trader Joe's). They want to know why Trader Joe's, with it's reputation as sustainable and hip won't sign with the CIW. It's a little scary when fast food companies are making better decisions than our supposed sustainable organic-centric stores.

There's a tomato brigade that's going to be out in full force on Sunday- so wear your best giant red shirt and stuff your belly with a pillow.

Can't wait to see you there!!

Sign up now for Bus to Boston

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

FEBRUARY 27TH, FROM NYC to BOSTON, MA

JOIN THE COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS TO DEMAND AHOLD COMMIT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF FAIR FOOD!

Join the CIW and their allies in Boston on February 27th as we march on Stop & Shop and support the fight for dignified wages and respect for farmworkers in the supply chains!

If you are in the New York City area, we are organizing buses for the 27th from New York to Boston, email CFAoutreach@gmail.com to reserve a spot TODAY by providing the following information: Name; Organization/Affiliation; Email;Phone number; any special needs; tickets are sliding scale $10-$25 suggested donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For more information about the CIW and the upcoming actions, visit www.ciw-online.org and www.sfalliance.org

For more information about the upcoming Northeast Encuentro in NYC on Feb 4-6th, visit http://farmworkersolidarity.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

El Encuentro del Noreste--4-6 de Febrero


El Encuentro del Noreste

4-6 de Febrero, 2011

Ciudad de Nueva York

El Encuentro del Noreste es su oportunidad de participar con una de las organizaciones llevado por trabajadores más inspiradores del mundo! Aliados de la Coalición de Trabajadores Immokalee de todo el nordeste se reúnen para aprender más acerca de la actual campaña de la CIW, celebrar las victorias, y estrategias para una gran acción a finales de febrero. El Encuentro es una gran oportunidad para conectarse! Miembros de otras organizaciones/colectivos/movimientos también están invitados a compartir sus conocimientos y experiencias!


Viernes, 4 de febrero a las 8:00 PM
Fiesta de Victoria de la Coalición de Trabajadores Immokalee!
Ven a bailar y celebrar con el grupo puertorriqueño BombaYo! La Alianza Comunitaria de NYC con Trabajadores Agrícolas (CFA) va a tener una fiesta para celebrar las victorias recientes de la CIW. DJ That Wizard y DJ Anda La Lucha van a tocar hip-hop, cumbia, salsa y son jarocho! $5-$10 en la puerta para recaudar fondos para las próximas movilizaciones de CIW. Localizado enThe Commons, 388 Avenida Atlantic, Brooklyn

Sábado, 5 de febrero a las 9:00 AM
Encuentro Regional del Noreste

Aliados de CIW-representados por capítulos de alianzas Estudiantiles y Trabajadores Agrícolas, grupos locales de Comida Justa, y Alianzas Comunitarias con Trabajadores Agrícolas-de todo el noreste se reunirán para compartir habilidades, talleres, y sesiones de estrategia en torno a la Campaña por Comida Justa. Ellos nuevos a CIW también están invitados a venir a pasar el día aprendiendo y compartiendo. Los talleres se llevarán a cabo en El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Avenida 5, Nueva York, NY.

Sábado, 5 de febrero a las 7:00 PM
Cena y presentaciones sobre Organizando Radicalmente en la ciudad de NY

Venga al Rebel Diaz Arts Collective un espacio comunitario y centro cultural para una deliciosa cena, y para aprender sobre la organización sucediendo en Nueva York. A las 9:00 PM vamos a empezar a trabajar en el arte de la marcha del día siguiente. 478 Austin Place, segundo piso. Sur del Bronx.

Domingo, 6 de febrero a las 9:00 AM

Preparación para la Acción
Desayuno y terminando las pancartas, carteles y cantos para la acción. Taller interactivo sobre cómo hacer sus acciones divertidas, memorables e inspiradoras. En el Salón de la Union de los Trabajadores Unidos (Workers’ United Union Hall), 33 West 14th St.

Domingo, 6 de febrero, 12:00-2:00 PM
Marchar del Union Square Trader Joe's (33 W 14th Street) al Chelsea Trader Joe's (calle 23 y Avenida 6). Ven vestido como su mejor tomate!!

Domingo, 6 de febrero a las 3 PM-noche
Salida

Monday, January 24, 2011

Twitter Power

Start your tweeting engines and help us spread the word!

Tell Trader Joe’s to stop exploiting farmworkers! March and protest @ 12 p.m. Feb. 6 at Union Square TJ's http://on.fb.me/hKIXew #ciw

Tell Trader Joe’s: pay a fair price for your tomatoes! Protest/march 12 pm Feb. 6 @ Union Square TJ's! http://on.fb.me/hKIXew #ciw

Protest and march for farmworker justice! 12 p.m. Feb. 6 @ Union Square Trader Joe’s http://on.fb.me/hKIXew #ciw


Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Encuentro Schedule!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

NORTHEAST ENCUENTRO

February 4th-6th

New York City



Event Details:

Friday, February 4th at 6:30pm

Out of town guests arrive at the Commons to register, sign in and get all information they need for the weekend!

8:00pm
Coalition of Immokalee Workers Victory Party! Come Dance and Celebrate featuring Puerto Rican Bomba group- BombaYo!

The NYC Community Farmworker Alliance (CFA) is throwing a party to celebrate the recent victories of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. Come dance and celebrate! DJs spinning hip-hop, cumbia, salsa, son jarocho and live Puerto Rican bomba music by BombaYo! $5-$10 at the door to raise money for CFA's efforts to support the CIW. Accepting donations for tamales and drinks! CIW members will be there partying with us! Party to be held at 388 Atlantic Avenue at the Commons. The Commons is wheelchair accessible.

Saturday, February 5th at 9:00am
Northeast Regional Encuentro

Coalition of Immokalee Worker allies—represented by Student/Farmworker Alliance chapters, local Fair Food Groups, and Community/Farmworker Alliances—from all over the Northeast will gather for skill-shares, workshops, and strategy sessions around the Campaign for Fair Food. All workshops will be held at El Museo Del Barrio. Those new to CIW work are also invited to come spend the day learning and sharing. El Museo Del Barrio is wheel chair accessibile.


7:00pm
Dinner and Presentations on Organizing in New York City

Come to the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective community space and cultural center for a delicious dinner, and to learn about organizing happening in New York City. At 9:00pm we'll start to work on art for the action the next day. RDAC is not wheel chair accessible.

Sunday, February 6th at 9:00am
Action Preparation

Breakfast and finishing up banners, posters and chants for the action. Interactive workshop on how to make your actions fun, memorable, and inspirational. We will then head to the Union Square Trader Joe’s, where we will meet up with allies from all over New York City and march together. Taking place at 142 East 14th Street between Irving Place and 3rd Ave

12:00-2:30 March from Union Square Trader Joe’s to Chelsea Trader Joe’s. Dress as your best tomato and come out to let Trader Joe's know this is just the beginning!

3pm

Departure

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Flyer for Party! Friday Febraury 4th!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Flyer for Protest- Sunday, February 6th

Spread the word!Trader Joes Flyer 2 1.6. Black Final Final

GET ON THE BUS FOR THE CIW!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

FEBRUARY 27TH, FROM NYC to BOSTON, MA

JOIN THE COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS TO DEMAND AHOLD COMMIT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF FAIR FOOD!

Join the CIW and their allies in Boston on February 27th as we march on Stop & Shop and support the fight for dignified wages and respect for farmworkers in the supply chains!

If you are in the New York City area, we are organizing buses for the 27th from New York to Boston, email CFAoutreach@gmail.com to reserve a spot TODAY by providing the following information: Name; Organization/Affiliation; Email;Phone number; any special needs; tickets are sliding scale $10-$25 suggested donation. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

For more information about the CIW and the upcoming actions, visit www.ciw-online.org and www.sfalliance.org

For more information about the upcoming Northeast Encuentro in NYC on Feb 4-6th, visit http://farmworkersolidarity.blogspot.com/

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Coalition of Immokalee Workers Victory Party featuring BombaYo!

We're throwing a party to celebrate the recent victories of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Come dance and celebrate!

DJs (DJ That Wizard & DJ AndalaLucha) will be spinning Hip-Hop, Cumbia, Salsa, Son Jarocho and there will be a live presentation of BOMBA by BombaYo! $5-$10 at the door to raise money for CFA's efforts to support the CIW. Accepting donations for tamales and drinks!

Friday, February 4 at 8:00pm
@ The Commons
388 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn, NY