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Please take a look at some of the ways to get involved in our work.
Support the Campaign for Justice in Retail Cleaning
Centro Campesino stands in solidarity with CTUL members in their struggle to achieve fair pay, dignified working conditions, and justice in their places of employment through the Campaign for Justice in Retail Cleaning. As allies to this worker-led campaign, we are frustrated with the fact that large retail chains such as SuperValu (including Cub Foods and Jerry’s Foods), Target, Lunds & Byerly’s, among others, have failed to partner with workers to establish a code of conduct ensuring fair wages and working conditions.
Demonstration at EMPO's Offices
As you may know on December 21, 2010 Mrs. Casanova an active member of Centro Campesino was rushed to the emergency room due to some illness and was ordered to take a two-day medical leave from work, signed by the doctor. Unfortunately, on December 23, 2010 Bushel Boy her employer and EMPO the human resources management firm refuse to accept Mrs. Casanova medical excused and decided to terminate her.
Email Bushel Boy Farms and EMPO Corporation Today!
Over twenty members and supporters attended the demonstration today against Bushel Boy Farms and EMPO Corporation despite the subzero temperatures of today. We have not heard a response from any of the companies. On December 21, 2010, Mrs. Casanova was rushed to the emergency room due to an ailment and was ordered by her doctor to take a two day medical leave from work. Unfortunately, on December 23, 2010, Bushel Boy and EMPO refused to accept Mrs. Casanova medical excused and decided to terminate her employment. EMPO and Bushel Boy do not provide their employees with the entire hand book in the language Latino workers can understand. Instead, EMPO provided a one page attendance policy in Spanish, but it contradicts the English version.
Take Action! Demonstration at Bushel Boy Farms!
Dear Friends and Allies,
Take action!
Latino tomato picker and member of Centro Campesino, Mrs. Aurora Casanova, was unfairly terminated by her employer Bushel Boy Farms located in Owatonna, MN. Mrs. Casanova, a loyal and hard worker had been employed at Bushel Boy for more than 10 years.
On December 21, 2010, Mrs. Casanova was rushed to the emergency room due to an ailment and was ordered by her doctor to take a two day medical leave from work. Unfortunately, on December 23, 2010, Bushel Boy and EMPO refused to accept Mrs. Casanova medical excused and decided to terminate her employment.
Contact your Congressional Representatives and Urge them to Support Immigration Reform!
Visit the National Immigration Forum web page and send a message to our congressional delegation:
Follow this link to send your letter:
Give2 The Max This Nov 16!
Dear Friend and Ally, What if you could help us win $1000 just by giving 10 bucks?
Do I Look Illegal? Me Veo Ilegal?
This new PSA from NCLR was produced in response the Arizona's SB 1070, which makes Latinos suspect in their own communities and potential victims of racial profiling. To join NCLR's Boycott Intolerance campaign against SB 1070, text BOYCOTT or BOICOT for messages in Spanish to 62571.
Please go to NCLR for more information.
