Whole Foods is just another anti-labor business for the upper-class!
Their management terminated the employment of a loyal worker who was only asking for her human-rights to be recognized. Fascism is the political philosophy where human-rights are secondary to business-rights.
Is this still the "Land of the Free"?
Natalia Fon
Victim of localized fascism
2011-12-26 "Picket against Whole Foods victimisations"
[http://internationalworkersassociation.blogspot.com/2011/12/picket-against-whole-foods.html]
Today saw the London Solidarity Federation [www.solfed.org.uk] hold a picket in support of a victimised Whole Foods worker. The action was held in conjunction with protests in Boston, New York, Minneapolis, Seattle, Portland, Reno and San Francisco.
The demonstration had been called in defense of Natalia, a San Francisco Whole Foods worker who was sacked for speaking up in support of herself and her workmates and took place outside the Soho branch of Whole Foods in London.
The picket was a resounding success. Solidarity Federation members turned up from both the North and South London locals (including a visitor from Hull Solidarity Federation) and were supported by Anarchist Federation members and trade unionists. Public reaction was overwhelmingly positive, with numerous customers not only vocalising support, but refusing to go into the shop. Some of the most vociferous supporters even went into the store to speak to management about the abuses taking place in San Francisco. This activity was bolstered even further as SolFedders entered the store to speak to and flier customers directly.
Our message to Whole Foods is simple: International solidarity will continue until Natalia is reinstated with back pay.
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Natalia-at-Whole-Foods/237561452981445]
The flier we handed out is attached: [http://www.solfed.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/whole_foods_amended.pdf]
2011-12-22 "The Bay Area is organizing hella solidarity actions across the country and demanding Justice for Natalia at Whole Foods! Reinstatement now!"
[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Natalia-at-Whole-Foods/237561452981445]
The Bay Area is organizing hella solidarity actions across the country and demanding Justice for Natalia at Whole Foods! Reinstatement now!
[Photograph caption] Natalia's store in San Francisco's South of Market (SOMA) district. Bay Area activists and working class organizers came out in full force to protest Natalia's unfair firing and demand her reinstatement. Many customers were turned away after hearing Natalia's story and learning about Whole Food's terrible treatment of good workers.
2011-12-22 "Seattle Solidarity Network demands Justice for Natalia at Whole Foods!!"
[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Natalia-at-Whole-Foods/237561452981445]
2011-12-22 "Workers in St. Paul, Minnesota demand Justice for Natalia at Whole Foods!!"
[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Natalia-at-Whole-Foods/237561452981445]
2011-12-22 "Workers in Portland, OR joined the Justice for Natalia movement by picketing at Whole Foods!!"
[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Natalia-at-Whole-Foods/237561452981445]
2011-12-15 "Justice for Natalia at Whole Foods: Reinstatement Now!"
[http://www.change.org/petitions/justice-for-natalia-at-whole-foods-reinstatement-now]
Why This Is Important -
Natalia, a former worker at corporate grocery giant Whole Foods who had
reached the $19-per-hour salary cap for her position, was fired after 13 years of working for the company, without having received any warnings or write-ups.
Any employee, especially one who has been dedicated for 13-years, deserves to be able to defend themselves against unfounded accusations that greatly damage their livelihood. Contrary to Whole Food’s progressive rhetoric Natalia was denied the opportunity for due process prior to her termination, despite overwhelming support from her co-workers, customers, and the community. Unfortunately, democracy is not a core value at Whole Foods.
Natalia is demanding her job back at her previous wage with full back pay.
Please voice your demand for Natalia's reinstatement at Whole Foods by signing this petition and contacting Whole Foods Regional President David Lannon by emailing david.lannon@wholefoods.com or calling 510-428-7400.
Justice for Natalia at Whole Foods -
Facebook: [http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-for-Natalia-at-Whole-Foods/237561452981445]
You Tube: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdTMlx31bf8]
Sample letter -
Support Natalia at Whole Foods.
Greetings,
I just signed the following petition addressed to: Justice for Natalia at Whole Foods.
Support Natalia at Whole Foods.
Natalia, a former worker at corporate grocery giant Whole Foods who had
reached the $19-per-hour salary cap for her position, was fired after 13 years of working for the company, without having received any warnings or write-ups.
Any employee, especially one who has been dedicated for 13-years, deserves to be able to defend themselves against unfounded accusations that greatly damage their livelihood. Contrary to Whole Food’s progressive rhetoric, Natalia was denied the opportunity for due process prior to her termination, despite overwhelming support from her co-workers, customers, and the community. Unfortunately, democracy is not a core value at Whole Foods.
Natalia is demanding her job back at her previous wage with full back pay.
Please voice your demand for Natalia's reinstatement at Whole Foods by signing this petition and contacting Whole Foods Regional President David Lannon by emailing david.lannon@wholefoods.com or calling 510-428-7400.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
2011-11-25 "Justice For Natalia At SF Whole Foods SOMA" by "Laborvideo"
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdTMlx31bf8]
Production Of Labor Video Project [www.laborvideo.org] [laborvideo.blip.tv]
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A solidarity picket was held on 11/23/11 to demand the rehiring of Natalia Fon and 13 year employee of San Francisco Whole Foods SOMA store. Call management at 415-618-0066 to rehire Natalia. To find out more information about this case and others go to EastBay Sol at 510-629-6561
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