Walk & Rally in Lakeland

This past weekend's Walk & Rally in Lakeland, Florida @ Publix, one of the southeasts major grocery chains was a huge success, 500+ students, people of faith, and allies from across the country turned out for this 2.5 mile walk to show support and solidarity with the CIW/SFA.

Local allies in the Chicago land area headed south for the huge turnout to stand in solidarity and show support for the CIW.

The message to Publix has been that there is no fair market for slavery. Coverage in the newspapers and radio stations in the southeast has been excellent, Publix declared that they do not interfere in a labor dispute, this in fact is not a labor dispute, it is in fact trying to hold Publix accountable for all the advertising that they are family friendly, and help the community; Publix needs to slow down and learn what the actual intent is...stop purchasing from their tomatoes from the suppliers who have been successfully prosecuted in slavery cases.

If Publix continues to refuse to listen and/or work with the CIW, be warned, Publix, the CIW does not back down, this is only the start of the campaign, "People united will never be defeated" and allies from Chicago will continue to make the treke south to help out when needed!


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