Farmworker Resistance--Upcoming NYC Presentation **Please Forward Widely** Farmworkers' Grassroots Resistance in the US: Human Rights, Migration, and Globalization The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a grassroots worker organization made up of over 3,000 members largely of Mexican, Guatemalan, and Haitian origin working in the agricultural and other low-wage industries in southwest Florida. The CIW is an award-winning example of grassroots resistance to the harsh labor and living standards immigrant workers face. These presentations are an opportunity for students and community members to learn how they can join in the struggle for labor and human rights for immigrant workers. Farmworkers' Grassroots Resistance in the US: CELESTE ESCOBAR, an immigrant and grassroots organizer based in Florida and currently working with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. . ALL ARE WELCOME! BLUESTOCKINGS BOOKSTORE When: Monday, March 5th, 7pm Where: 172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington (1 block south of Houston and 1st Avenue) What: A discussion about the exploitation of farmworkers in the US and their struggle to better their working conditions. Sponsored by: Fair Food NYC (with a special thank you to Bluestockings for the space!) If you have any further questions about the above presentations or the local campaign for farmworker rights, don't hesitate to email us at fairfoodnyc (at) gmail.com Hope to see you soon! -- Fair Food NYC www.fairfoodnyc.org http://www.myspace.com/fairfoodnyc www.ciw-online.org www.sfalliance.org