Support California's Farm Workers

With the table grape harvest just around the corner, farm workers at Giumarra urgently need a major public display of support. Consumers in this country are the ultimate power when it comes to requiring higher standards from companies--as we can always vote with our dollars. As a result of consumers raising their voice, grocery store shelves and coolers are now stocked more and more with sustainably, organically, and humanely produced and fairly traded items. We need you to raise your voice to help get the message to the mega-company Giumarra and their Nature’s Partner label. Giumarra markets their products as Nature’s Partner, but in reality they are anything but.

Data show that it only takes about 5-10% of a store’s customer base to impact purchasing decisions. Please help by signing our Giumarra/Nature’s Partner pledge. Without a push from consumers, farm workers will continue to have to deal with miserable conditions--inadequate shade and water, dangerous pesticide exposure, extremely low wages, and disrespectful treatment.

When it comes to poor conditions and lack of respect for farm worker dignity, Giumarra/Nature’s Partner—the nation’s largest table grape grower and a major distributer of globally-sourced avocados, berries, asparagus, tree fruit, and counter-season items—is one of the worst offenders.

Giumarra’s record includes two farm worker heat deaths; a lawsuit filed by the federal government alleging the disturbing sexual harassment of a 17 year old girl--who was subsequently fired for complaining about the misconduct; and another lawsuit filed on behalf of workers alleging that the company failed to pay millions of dollars in wages.  Workers report that when they try to take action to change conditions at Giumarra, the company responds with harassment and intimidation.  A CA labor judge agreed, finding the results of a previous union election held at Giumarra to be invalid on account of the company’s interference.

Please sign the pledge in support of the Giumarra Vineyards farm workers who are fighting to improve their conditions by getting a union contract. Go to: http://action.ufw.org/gnp_pledge

Thank you for all you do to help farm workers!

Si Se puede!