Milk with Dignity Month of Action wraps up; Hannaford threatens to arrest farmworkers denouncing abuses
Posted Sat, 10/29/2022 - 10:20pm
On the evening of October 26th, over 100 farmworkers and allies came together for the final picket of the Milk with Dignity Month of Action. Throughout October, workers led weekly protests in front of Hannaford Supermarkets, calling on the grocery chain to address widespread labor abuses in its dairy supply chain by joining the Milk with Dignity Program.
Over the last four weeks, the farmworkers behind Hannaford-brand milk have been marching for their rights and dignity. Workers and consumers have picketed in front of the Hannaford Supermarkets on Shelburne Road in South Burlington – one of Vermont’s busiest thoroughfares – to the approving honks and waves of those passing by. Allies have distributed leaflets to customers informing them of the human rights violations in Hannaford’s supply chains, and workers have bravely shared their testimonies of why the company must address those violations by joining Milk with Dignity.
Read more to check out the full photo-report from the farmworker picket at Hannaford Supermarkets and learn how to take action to support the campaign!