Declaration Presented in Myanmar
World’s Tobacco Workers United in Global Fight for Justice
FLOC’s fight to improve working and living conditions for tobacco workers has expanded into a global call for action On January 30, FLOC President and Founder Baldemar Velasquez traveled to Yangon, Myanmar to invite agricultural unions to join FLOC in a global call to implement human rights for agricultural workers. While many tobacco companies …
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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
FLOC and the Campaign for Migrant Worker Justice are hosting the annual benefit concert on December 9th at the Jose Martinez Memorial Gallery in Toledo, OH. FLOC president, Baldemar Velasquez, will perform with the Aguila Negra Band. All proceeds from the evening will go to support youth and farmworker organizing programs like the FLOC Homies …
Sweet Potato Farmworkers Win Union Contract
In 2014, four members of FLOC courageously spoke out against issues at Burch Farms in Faison North Carolina, exposing violations that many of their coworkers were too afraid to speak about. As part of the settlement, the workers won a 3-year collective bargaining contract so that they can continue to speak out against labor violations and demand respect in the workplace.
Ready for Success! College and Career Workshop
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) 4354 S U.S. 117 Alt Hwy, Dudley, NC 28333 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Workshop in Spanish Participants will learn to navigate college applications and understand the financial aid process. The workshop will include information about overcoming barriers to higher education, DACA status and preparing for …
9/25: NC Triangle Region Membership Meeting -Volunteers Needed!
FLOC holds three regional membership meetings each year where our members come together for updates on union campaign activity, continued training on rights under their union contract, and to build organizing efforts throughout the state. Our Triangle Regional Meeting will be held at 3pm on September 25, 2016. Transportation is one of the biggest barriers in …
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Take the Pledge: Support Farmworker Organizing Year Round
This week, we celebrated workers on Labor Day. Now, we need you to commit your support to organizing year round. With your gift of just $10 each month, we can: Increase outreach and training for our members Increase the number of workplace problems we are able to respond to Build our community organizing efforts to address a …
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Abel’s Story: “We give everything in the fields, and in the end have very little”
Abel is sharing his story as part of our “Voces: Somos FLOC/ Voices: We Are FLOC” campaign to highlight stories from our members to raise funds and build awareness to support the important organizing work our members are doing in the fields. Please consider making a donation today to support this campaign. Lea la historia de Abel …
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Employment Readiness and Youth Empowerment Program
The FLOC HomiesUnion is not just a job, it is a social justice movement! If you are interested in applying to be in the Employment Readiness and Youth Empowerment Program, you should take some time to read about FLOC & FLOC Homies Union on this website before you begin filling out your application. Do your …
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