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July 26, 2012

Coalition of Immokalee Workers Targets Chipotle in Push for Humane Farmworker Conditions 
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The Coalition of Immokalee Workers held rallies nationwide on Wednesday
to urge the fast food chain Chipotle to enter into an agreement ensuring
humane working conditions for farmworkers harvesting tomatoes sold
inside its restaurants. The Immokalee Workers' campaign has already won
"Fair Food Agreements" from chains including Subway, Mc Donald's, and
Burger King. The protests come one day after thousands of workers
rallied in New York City to call for an increase to the U.S. minimum
wage, which has remained at $7.25 for the past three years.

 

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