Mother's Day Solidarity
South Florida Mothers Stand with Colombian Flower Workers!
Friday May 12th
12pm-2pm
Dole Fresh Flowers
10055 NW 12th St, Miami
(Park close to NW 12th Street at International Mall)
South Florida Mothers Stand with Colombian Flower Workers!
Friday May 12th
12pm-2pm
Dole Fresh Flowers
10055 NW 12th St, Miami
(Park close to NW 12th Street at International Mall)
BECAUSE COLOMBIAN FLOWER WORKERS:
# Are often fired or do not have their contracts renewed if they become pregnant while employed
# Can work up to 80 hours per week without overtime pay
# Earn less than $180 per month-not nearly enough to support their families
THEY HAVE FORMED the first independent and democratic union at the Dole-owned Splendor plantation. To date, Dole Fresh Flowers continues to deny the existence of any problems and despite a verbal commitment it still refuses to meet and negotiate with union representatives. Miami-based Dole Fresh Flowers is the largest employer of flower workers and owns 20% of the Colombian flower industry.
For more information contact: Carolina Delgado (305) 510-1748
# Are often fired or do not have their contracts renewed if they become pregnant while employed
# Can work up to 80 hours per week without overtime pay
# Earn less than $180 per month-not nearly enough to support their families
THEY HAVE FORMED the first independent and democratic union at the Dole-owned Splendor plantation. To date, Dole Fresh Flowers continues to deny the existence of any problems and despite a verbal commitment it still refuses to meet and negotiate with union representatives. Miami-based Dole Fresh Flowers is the largest employer of flower workers and owns 20% of the Colombian flower industry.
For more information contact: Carolina Delgado (305) 510-1748
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