Labor Coalition Supports Boycott of Latin Food Giant
September 1, 2020
“We have a bitter history with Goya,” said Kercado. “The company has consistently taken positions against the Latino community; instead of setting an example and taking the high road they have done the opposite.” Kercado pointed out that the boycott was a central discussion at a recent meeting of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA).
LCLAA includes delegations from 1199SEIU, Transit Workers Union Local 100 and the New York State Nurses Association and supports the boycott and has been urging other labor organizations not to remain neutral. Workers from across labor played a central role in a United Food and Commercial Workers organizing campaign at Goya Florida in the late 1990’s. Goya eventually succeeded in dismantling the Florida workers’ union.
For more information about the Goya Boycott, visit 1199seiu.org. #BoycottGoya #Goyaway
1199 Magazine | July / August 2020