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Freedom Network USA
Many people aren’t aware that human trafficking is a problem in the U.S. That’s why we love Freedom Network USA and its members who work tirelessly to end human trafficking and ensure that survivors have access to supportive services.
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Showing Up for Human Rights Defenders
Over 331 human rights defenders were killed in 2020 alone, with thousands more threatened, attacked, detained, and abused in other ways. But attacks are only part of the story. Human rights defenders courageously put themselves on the line to save our planet and to create a more just and equitable world for all.
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What Does the Labor Movement Do?
Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1884 to pay tribute to the contributions of workers and honor the labor movement. Yet, many of us don’t spend the time to reflect on why we celebrate this holiday. So, we thought it was a good time to talk about how the labor movement shows up for workers’ rights and impacts your life.
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Raise the Minimum Wage: The Fight for $15
Corporate profits are at an all-time high, yet wages are at a 65-year low. The federal minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 since 2009. Nobody working 40 hours per week should live below the poverty line and not be able to pay their bills, feed their families, or keep a roof over their head. It’s time to raise the minimum wage.
Here’s what you can do about it.
Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Much of the food we eat has been grown, picked, processed, or packaged by workers in sub-standard conditions (think: poverty wages, occupational hazards, violence, and sexual assault). Sometimes these workers are even subject to forced labor, a form of human trafficking or modern slavery. Yet, many food retailers claim that they are not responsible for the human rights abuses within their supply chains.
CIW set out to change that.
How To Harness Your Consumer Power For Good
Consumer activism (aka financial activism) includes conscious consumption, voting with your wallet, and socially responsible investing. It happens when you make purchasing decisions that take into consideration their social, economic, and environmental impact, and choose companies that prioritize people and the environment over profit.
Here are a few ways you can hold businesses accountable.
End Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is also referred to as modern slavery. Every year, millions of people are trafficked and forced to work against their will, including within the United States. Practically every good and service we buy contains human trafficking at some point in its supply chain.
Here’s what you can do about it.