Our Vision
One dignified, family supporting employment standard for workers in the local food industry, maintained and enhanced by the agency of rank and file workers.
“By standing together, by rising up to demand immigrant worker protections at Tom Cat Bakery, we’re taking a stand—not just for ourselves, or for our own families, but for millions of immigrants in America striving for a better life. We will not back down.”
Local Food Manufacturing in New York:
Opportunity at RiskWith 35,000 workers, NYC’s local food industry brings $5 billion to our communities. But, our communities can’t afford the risks of a business model built on exploitation.
Wage ExploitationLocal food workers face long hours with low pay - 48 hours per week on average.
Risk to Health & Safety%
workers report an injury on the job
Exploitation of Immigrant WorkersUndocumented workers are paid $7.52 an hour less than their coworkers.
Gendered ExploitationWomen are paid 60 cents on the dollar compared to men
Brandworkers Solution:
Worker Power Transforms the Local Food IndustryBrandworkers members are forging a new kind of organization to restore power to workers. Workers themselves are best-positioned and uniquely capable to liberate themselves and transform our local food system.
Member-led Organizing
Members develop their leadership by making decisions at every stage and level of the campaign.
Direct Action
Direct action is the most powerful way for workers to lead their struggle directly.
Solidarity
Brandworkers allies accompany members in struggle, supporting worker leadership as we journey together toward a just food system and a new form of worker organization.
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Our Foundation Partners
We’re located at:
43-32 22nd St. Suite 202
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone:
(646) 568-5870
Mailing Address:
PO Box 1257
Long Island City, NY 11101
Brandworkers Office
43-32 22nd St. Suite 202