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Tell Firestone to Recognize New Union Leaders in Liberia!
For over 81 years, the Firestone rubber plantation in Liberia has been characterized by child labor, the abuse of workers' rights and the destruction of the local environment.
On July 7, 2007, workers had the first free, fair and democratic union elections on the plantation ever. However, Firestone is refusing to recognize new new union leadership and is actively taking steps to undermine them and create divisions among workers. This is a clear union-busting strategy being used by Firestone to avoid having to negotiate with a truly representative union.
For a more comprehensive description of the situation please visit: www.StopFirestone.org/union.htm
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Child Labor Poster Series
ILRF developed a poster series to highlight child labor in the supermarket and chocolate industries. In addition there is a poster highlighting the connection between the World Bank and IMF and child labor.
Order educational child labor posters for a classroom, congregation, or community space. These posters are full of bright colors and clear action steps that can be taken to end child labor.
Send a letter to Nestlé
For too long, Nestlé has continued to use cocoa beans harvester by child labor in West Africa. Contact Nestlé at 800-225-2270 or by sending the e-mail below and demand they take responsibility for ending child slavery on their farms and use Fair Trade Certified cocoa.
Send a letter to Firestone
Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC has had a rubber plantation in Liberia since 1926. Firestone abuses their local workers by subjecting them to slavery and encourages the adult workers to bring their children to help them meet their daily quota of rubber production. This situation is against international laws including ILO Conventions, US and Liberian labor law. Additionally, the company dumps toxic chemicals into local water systems used by the community for bathing and fishing.