L.E.S. Greengrocer Workers Win Union Contract,
But the Struggle Continues...

For years, the majority of city greengrocer workers have been forced to work long hours with no sick time, vacation or overtime compensation. Employers have routinely violated federal and state labor laws including minimum-wage requirements.

In the past year, UNITE local 169 has organized workers at several Lower East Side greengrocers. After workers who signed union cards were fired at 4 locations, a picket and community boycott ensued. Under intense community pressure and a positive ruling by the National Labor Relations Board, the employers at these four locations have agreed to accept the union contract and follow the law.

This is a tremendous victory!! However, there are many workers at other greengrocers who continue to endure harassment and illegal sanctions. U.N.I.T.E. and the L.E.S. Community Labor Coalition have called for a picket and boycott of “Fruit and Vegetables” located at 118 1st Ave (near 7th St.).People are need to walk the picket Mon.-Fri. from 12-8pm and on Saturdays from 8am-4pm. Pickets of other greengrocers are expected to follow shortly. Met Council urges its members to support this important campaign.

For more info contact UNITE. at (212) 255-9655 and ask for Solis or Jeff.