On April 17 1996, in Eldorado dos Carajás, Brazil, state military police massacred peasants involved in the Movement of Landless Rural Workers (MST), killing 19 individuals. At an ensuing protest, military police from two brigades fired tear-gas and live ammunition at 1500 women and men, killing three and wounding 69. Since then, global people’s movement […]
Category Archives: Projects
“Our Food, Our Right” Book Reading April 19
With the Community Alliance for Global Justice, Olympia Food Co-op, and GRuB Friday, April 19th 7-9 pm Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art 300 5th Ave SW Olympia, WA 98501 Come learn about the local and global food movement in your community! Including speakers from GRuB, an Olympia based group dedicated to inspiring positive personal […]
A Solidarity Message of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA) to Farm and Food Chain Workers
Working and Marching to Defend Workers Rights and for Just Immigration Reform Washington DC – April 8th – 10th, 2013 April 9th, 2013 Dear Compañeros and Compañeras, The USFSA represents a national alliance of more than 25 organizations working for food sovereignty, food justice, human rights and the rights of all workers in the food […]
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 […]
Join CAGJ’s Steering Committee as Treasurer
CAGJ is seeking to fill a vital role on our Steering Committee – our lead body of organizers. Time commitment varies from a minimum of 5 hours/month to more when taxes are due. If interested, please send inquiries to CAGJ’s volunteer coordinators – Thank you! [email protected] Community Alliance for Global Justice Treasurer Job Announcement (Volunteer […]
Breaking the Corporate Trance
Analysis written by Reid Mukai, CAGJ Co-Chair According to a report released on January 21 from World Development Movement, a grassroots group addressing poverty and economic inequality, Goldman Sachs made approximately $400 million in 2012 from speculating on staple foods including corn, wheat and soy. This is great for Goldman Sachs but disastrous for nearly […]
Food Chain Workers Fighting for Fairness
The Community Alliance for Global Justice endorsed two recent campaigns after hearing from the community, supporting organizing for fair wage and compensation for food industry workers. Two local campaigns and one national campaign are all gaining steam. One has to wonder if the OUR Walmart and Making Change at Wal-Mart campaigns, which CAGJ’s Food Justice […]
