Written by barb howe
Tuesday, 12 May 2009 11:26
Last week the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC), a farmworkers' union that is currently organizing the tobacco workers who harvest tobacco for RJ Reynolds in North Carolina, held an action in Winston-Salem during the annual RJ Reynolds shareholders' meeting. Some FLOC members and supporters gained access to the meeting and were able to present shareholders' resolutions in support of farmworkers' rights (all of which the company rejected). After the meeting supporters waved flags and passed out leaflets to passersby in downtown Winston-Salem, then march to a nearby church that was supportive of the cause for a rally and picnic lunch. Farmworker Justice's Communications Coordinator, Barb Howe, was there to photograph the event. Click on any of the photos below to start the slideshow. {gallery}FLOC{/gallery}
