The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), food service provider Compass, major tomato grower East Coast, and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis gathered in Washington on Friday to announce an agreement that may signal, in the words of US Senator Bernie Sanders, “the beginning of the end of the harvest of shame that has existed for far too long in Florida’s tomato fields.” 
Under the terms of the agreement, farmworkers will receive an additional penny per pound of tomatoes they pick – a cost absorbed by Compass. In an unprecedented move, East Coast committed to working with Compass and the CIW to ensure workers get their raise. Click here for a full-length photo report of the historic press conference.
Now the heat is on for companies like Aramark and Sodexo who have yet to come to the table with farmworkers. As the Dine With Dignity campaign continues, students across the country are gearing up for a week of action October 5-9th. Our message is clear: Compass has spoken; Aramark and Sodexo: you’re next!
For details on how to get involved in actions here on campus, email us at email hidden; JavaScript is required. A representative from the CIW will also be speaking at the Latino Welcome Dinner this Friday, October 2nd. Be sure to stop by MEChA’s table in red square for a ticket!
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