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Fair Labor

We are committed to be a positive force in the lives of people who work in our supply chain. We support laws that protect human rights and continue to work with suppliers to ensure fair treatment of employees.

A fair labor and social justice framework (June 8, 2015)

PCC adopts a fair labor and social justice framework. We're committed to being a positive force and will not tolerate child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, abuse or harassment.

PCC adopts a fair labor and social justice framework. We're committed to being a positive force and will not tolerate child labor, forced labor, human trafficking, abuse or harassment.

Slave labor in West Africa cocoa industry (April 26, 2012)

Most of Hershey's profits are earned at the expense of children. It must buy more ethically sourced cocoa to end child slave labor. Certifying Dagoba is not sufficient.

Most of Hershey's profits are earned at the expense of children. It must buy more ethically sourced cocoa to end child slave labor. Certifying Dagoba is not sufficient.

Strengthen and clarify the Packers & Stockyard Act (August 3, 2011)

Congress must oppose anticompetitive behavior by meatpacker and poultry special interests that hurt ranchers, farmers and consumers. Industry pressure threatens common sense protections.

Congress must oppose anticompetitive behavior by meatpacker and poultry special interests that hurt ranchers, farmers and consumers. Industry pressure threatens common sense protections.

Concentration and consolidation in the food industry (May 10, 2011)

We are awaiting a USDA report to address devastating effects of consolidation in seed, meat, poultry and dairy with antitrust measures. We request a timeline for action.

We are awaiting a USDA report to address devastating effects of consolidation in seed, meat, poultry and dairy with antitrust measures. We request a timeline for action.

Requesting action timeline to address consolidation (March 31, 2011)

PCC and RAFI-USA ask the U.S. Attorney General and Sec. of Agriculture to provide an action timeline to address the impact of consolidation on farmers and consumers.

PCC and RAFI-USA ask the U.S. Attorney General and Sec. of Agriculture to provide an action timeline to address the impact of consolidation on farmers and consumers.

United Farm Workers vs. Gallo (August 27, 2004)

PCC cuts ties with Gallo's wholesaler, Northwest Wine Company, until the dispute with the United Farm Workers ends. Vineyard workers deserve parity in pay and benefits.

PCC cuts ties with Gallo's wholesaler, Northwest Wine Company, until the dispute with the United Farm Workers ends. Vineyard workers deserve parity in pay and benefits.