Several food justice organizations have been successful in advocating for fair wages and better working conditions for food workers. These organizations play a crucial role in addressing the systemic issues that plague the food industry, such as exploitation, discrimination, and poor working conditions.
Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW)
- The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a worker-based human rights organization that advocates for fair wages and better working conditions for farmworkers in Florida.
- CIW has successfully negotiated with major food retailers and fast-food chains to improve the wages and working conditions of farmworkers in their supply chains.
- Their Fair Food Program ensures that workers receive fair wages, have access to shade and clean drinking water, and are protected from abuse and exploitation.
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United)
- Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United) is a national organization that advocates for fair wages and better working conditions for restaurant workers.
- ROC United has successfully campaigned for minimum wage increases, paid sick leave, and an end to the subminimum wage for tipped workers.
- They also provide training and support for restaurant workers to advocate for their rights and improve their working conditions.
United Farm Workers (UFW)
- The United Farm Workers (UFW) is a labor union that represents farmworkers in the United States.
- UFW has a long history of advocating for fair wages, better working conditions, and protections for farmworkers.
- They have successfully negotiated collective bargaining agreements with agricultural employers to improve wages and working conditions for farmworkers.
Food Chain Workers Alliance (FCWA)
- The Food Chain Workers Alliance (FCWA) is a coalition of worker-based organizations that advocate for fair wages and better working conditions for food workers across the food chain.
- FCWA has successfully campaigned for living wages, paid sick leave, and better safety protections for food workers.
- They also work to build power and solidarity among food workers to address systemic issues in the food industry.