Twelve Houston Elected Officials to Mondelēz CEO Rosenfeld: People before Profits

On August 17, 12 Houston elected officials sent a letter to Mondelēz CEO Irene Rosenfeld stating, “We write to express Houston’s concern over Mondelēz’s pattern of shifting local production from industrialized communities here in the United States, to low-wage Mexico. This offshoring puts short-term profit before the suffering of American families who rely on these vital jobs. We implore you… Continue reading Twelve Houston Elected Officials to Mondelēz CEO Rosenfeld: People before Profits

Interfaith Worker Justice Plans Press Event to Announce an International Investigation

Twenty years ago, Nabisco took millions of dollars in Illinois taxpayer subsidies as incentive to build a production plant in Chicago. Now, Nabisco is abandoning that investment and the community that kept the plant producing Oreo cookies for years. On Wednesday, August 30, Interfaith Worker Justice, together with the BCTGM Nabisco team, will hold a press… Continue reading Interfaith Worker Justice Plans Press Event to Announce an International Investigation

New Radio Promo Launched on 27 Stations Across the U.S.

Check out the newest radio spot promoting the boycott of Nabisco/Mondelēz products made in Mexico and details about the Interfaith Worker Justice’s work with the expanded campaign!

Interfaith Worker Justice to hold Chicago Press Event August 30

Today, in a live Facebook press event, Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) announced an international investigation into Nabisco’s outsourcing of American jobs and the exploitation of workers in Mexico – where workers are reportedly paid about $1 per hour. The announcement by IWJ took place at the Chicago Temple. Participates from the Chicago Federation of Labor, Chicago Jobs with Justice,… Continue reading Interfaith Worker Justice to hold Chicago Press Event August 30

Interfaith Worker Justice Plans Press Event to Announce an International Investigation

Twenty years ago, Nabisco took millions of dollars in Illinois taxpayer subsidies as incentive to build a production plant in Chicago. Now, Nabisco is abandoning that investment and the community that kept the plant producing Oreo cookies for years. On Wednesday, August 30, Interfaith Worker Justice, together with the BCTGM Nabisco team, will hold a press… Continue reading Interfaith Worker Justice Plans Press Event to Announce an International Investigation

Interfaith Worker Justice Announces Investigation of Nabisco/Mondelēz Outsourcing in Live Event (Video)

Today, in a live Facebook press event, Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) announced an international investigation into Nabisco’s outsourcing of American jobs and the exploitation of workers in Mexico – where workers are reportedly paid about $1 per hour. The announcement by IWJ took place at the Chicago Temple. Participates from the Chicago Federation of Labor, Chicago Jobs with Justice,… Continue reading Interfaith Worker Justice Announces Investigation of Nabisco/Mondelēz Outsourcing in Live Event (Video)