Congratulations Sesario Duran!
Congratulations to Sesario, a FLOC board member, for his introduction into the distinguished alumni hall of fame at Swanton High School in Ohio.
FLOC Sues NC Over Law Stripping Rights From 100,000 Workers
On November 15, FLOC a coalition of civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit challenging a state law that guts the ability of farmworkers to organize and make collective bargaining agreements with employers.
Tobacco Farm Workers on Strike in Kentucky
On Wednesday, seven tobacco farm workers who come from Nayarit, Mexico through the H2A guest worker program initiated a strike on Wayne Day’s farm. For the past three years, Day systematically cheated the workers out of the minimal wage. While the H2A minimal wage in Kentucky now stands at $10.92 per hour, Day paid the …
IUF votes unanimously to join FLOC’s fight
The IUF (International Union Federation) votes to join FLOC in an international fight against tobacco companies During the 27th IUF World Congress in Geneva, the IUF unanimously adopted a resolution co-authored by FLOC that calls on tobacco companies to guarantee farmworkers freedom of association. While many tobacco companies like Reynolds American, British American Tobacco, and Philip Morris …
FLOC Condemns White Supremacy
FLOC Condemns the Violent Attack in Charlottesville, VA and Celebrates All Those Who Fight Against White Supremacy Our hearts go out to the people of Charlottesville, Virginia, especially to those who lost their lives or who were injured during Saturday’s racist attack. We also stand in solidarity with all those who in the face of these …
FLOC speaks out against abuses in BAT supply chain
Amongst reports of Death and Child Labor, FLOC Leaders challenge BAT about violations in their supply chain during their 2017 Annual General Meeting
Members discuss issues with local sheriff
On Sunday April 2, 2017, FLOC members met with the Sheriff and Captain of the Wayne County Sheriff Office to discuss how to begin building trust between the Latino community and local law enforcement. Given the current political climate and recent attacks on immigrant communities, it is increasingly difficult for communities of color to trust law enforcement agencies to serve out their function of protecting the people.
“We are the strength of the union”
Union members gathered in Monterrey, Mexico this weekend to begin the 2017 organizing work! This leadership training plays a crucial role in empowering members with the necessary tools and knowledge to tackle the issues that they’ll confront when they arrive in the fields of North Carolina. Read more!
Members Convene in Nayarit to Prepare for FLOC Convention
On Sunday, January 8 2017, union members gathered in Santiago Ixcuintla, Nayarit Mexico to kick off a new year of organizing. 2017 represents numerous significant landmarks for FLOC. This September, members from across the South and Midwest will come together for our quadrennial convention and 50th Founding Anniversary Celebration. Members began preparing for the convention by forming committees …
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Songs for Justice Benefit Concert
Thank you to all of the following donors who supported the 2016 Songs for Justice Benefit Concert. A special thanks to all of our volunteers and FLOC’s youth groups the FLOC Homies and FLOC Migos for helping to make the event a success. Port Authority, Bruce Goldstein, Seamus Metress, Aron Velasquez, Baldemar and Sara …