Facing the Threat of the Trans-Pacific Partnership

This op-ed recently appeared in the Vancouver, B.C. Tyee. CAGJ has joined the struggle against the TPP on behalf of farmers and eaters everywhere through our Food Justice Project Solidarity Campaigns. Get involved today and help stop this dangerous new trade deal! By Kristen Beifus, Raul Burbano, and Manuel Pérez-Rocha March 6, 2012 A 16th […]

3/28 Join CAGJ for March Community Meeting & Food Sovereignty Workshop!


Thursday, March 28th, 6:30 – 8:30pm Location: CAGJ’s Office, 606 Maynard Ave S. Rm 102 Seattle WA 98104, in the International District New to CAGJ and curious about CAGJ’s projects, and how to get involved? Already active and want to learn more about CAGJ’s current organizing?  Come to our next Community Meeting and learn more […]

Power Of The People: How A Labor Dispute Galvanized Local Unity And Won Rights For Workers

By Nell Abercrombie, Central Co-op Cooperative Advancement, reprinted with permission Just in time for Valentine’s Day, local food system workers get their bread and roses back: the Teamsters 117 strike, ongoing since last December, is over. United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI), Local 117’s employer, returned to the bargaining table and on Thursday, February 7, offered […]

CAGJ joins over 400 Groups to Urge New Direction in the Trans-Pacific Partnership

CAGJ joined members of the WA Fair Trade Coalition and over 400 other organizations (see all signers below) in signing on to this letter to Congress, delivered this week!  Excerpt: “Instead of delegating Congress’ exclusive constitutional authority to “regulate commerce with foreign nations” to the executive branch through the reinstatement of outdated and extreme procedures […]