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.
Come Celebrate and Support FLOC’s 2016 Work Organizing Farmworkers! Join us to hear from FLOC President Baldemar Velasquez, Liz Shuler, the first woman elected Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, and other union leaders. When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 PM Where: Durham Central Park Cohousing Community 130 Hunt Street, Durham, NC …
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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 …
Sesario 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. Sesario’s earliest memories of …
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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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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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Sept. 7, 2016 – Yesterday, FLOC leaders and members joined a protest at the Seneca County Jail in Tiffin, Ohio, to speak out against yet another inhumane detention and possible deportation of a local mother who has been detained for nearly 100 days. Ana Gloria, pictured here with her son, has diabetes and has suffered serious health effects …
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Abel está compartiendo su historia como parte de nuestra sección de “Voces: Somos FLOC / Voces: Somos FLOC” La campaña para destacar las historias de nuestros miembros para recaudar fondos y crear conciencia para apoyar la importante labor organizadora que nuestros miembros están realizando en los campos. Por favor considere hacer una donación hoy para apoyar esta …
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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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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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