What You Can Do

Workers on Dole's Fragancia Flower Plantation Need Your Support

Dole is the largest exporter of flowers from Latin America to the U.S. and is gaining a reputation for poor working conditions and failure to respect basic labor rights. Workers at Dole's Fragancia plantation in Colombia are asking for help in their struggle against this produce giant.

Call for an Investigation into Death Threats Against Flower Workers in Antioquia

After persecution, intimidation, and death threats, flower workers at Bochica Farms are still fighting for justice in their workplace. Write to Spectrum flowers, the distributor for Bochica Farms, to prevent further violence against the workers and to negotiate a contract, as they are legally required to do. All flowers from Bochica Farms are shipped to the U.S.

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A great way you can help support flower workers is to help us do some research on the industry by asking a few easy questions at the grocery store the next time you are doing your shopping. Follow the link above to hear about this easy way to participate in our work.

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NEW: How Much Progress vs. Violence Under Uribe?

How much progress has there been under President Uribe in addressing violence against trade unionists and impunity?

Check out our new How Much Progress Has There Been Under Uribe? It accompanies our shorter Fact Sheet: Murders of Trade Unionists and Impunity Under Uribe.

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