NC AFL-CIO and SC AFL-CIO pass resolutions in support of FLOC campaign and take action at Kangaroo stores

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September, 2012 Both the North Carolina and South Carolina AFL-CIO State Federations passed resolutions in support of FLOC’s campaign to organize tobacco farmworkers in North Carolina and call on Reynolds American to guarantee freedom of association throughout their supply chain. The resolutions passed with overwhelming support, and labor delegates committed to take part in community …

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Farmworkers deliver 5,000 letters to Kangaroo

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  On September 3, 2012, farmworkers and allies delivered nearly 5,000 letters from consumers around the country to Kangaroo, calling on Kangaroo CEO Holman to visit the tobacco fields with FLOC.   Leonardo, who works in the tobacco fields, explained to the manager on duty what his job is like. “We have to work long …

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