Lucas Benitez's guest appearances

Lucas Benitez

NESRI's Podcast

Bioneers: Revolution From the Heart of Nature | Bioneers Radio Series

Bioneers: Food Justice

WINONA LaDUKE

Ladonna Redmond

Diane Wilson

Andrew Kimbrell

Nikki Henderson

Michael Pollan

Bernie Sanders

Zainab Salbi

Alex Eaton

Anne Biklé

Paul Hawken

Naomi Klein

Severine Von Tscharner Fleming

James Gordon

Jane Goodall

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In this dramatic depiction from the front lines, farmworker organizer Lucas Benitez sheds light on the most unsung heroes of the food system: exploited farm workers. He portrays the protracted road to victory over Yum Brands, owner of Burger King. This landmark triumph caused a domino effect with other giant food companies to pay farm workers decent wages and provide better working conditions.This speech was given at the 2008 Bioneers National Conference and is part of the Re-Imagining Labor in a Green Economy Vol. 1 Collection.Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. To experience talks like this, please join us at the Bioneers National Conference each October, and regional Bioneers Resilient Community Network gatherings held nationwide throughout the year.For more information on Bioneers, please visit http://www.bioneers.org and stay in touch via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Bioneers.org) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/bioneers).

In this dramatic depiction from the front lines, farmworker organizer Lucas Benitez sheds light on the most unsung heroes of the food system: exploited farm workers. He portrays the protracted road to victory over Yum Brands, owner of Burger King. This landmark triumph caused a domino effect with other giant food companies to pay farm workers decent wages and provide better working conditions. This speech was given at the 2008 Bioneers National Conference and is part of the Re-Imagining Labor in a Green Economy Vol. 1 Collection. Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world's most pressing environmental and social challenges. To experience talks like this, please join us at the Bioneers National Conference each October, and regional Bioneers Resilient Community Network gatherings held nationwide throughout the year. For more information on Bioneers, please visit <a href="http://www.bioneers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bioneers.org</a> and stay in touch via Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bioneers.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Bioneers.org</a>) and Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/bioneers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bioneers</a>).

Fighting for Justice for Farmworkers | Lucas Benitez

Would you believe, here at the beginning of the 21st century, that every order of fast-food served with a slice of tomato is part of a system of slavery and labor abuse that exists right here in the United States? The intense demand for cheap food from the largest corporate buyers drives farm workers into the ground. The courageous labor organizer Lucas Benitez calls for reform at all levels of the food supply chain -from growers and buyers to fast-food corporations and organic grocery chains. And he includes everyone who eats, because we have the market power to demand better treatment of those who harvest our food.

Fair Food: Ending Slavery in the Fields - Lucas Benitez | Bioneers Radio Series IX (2009)

Lucas Benitez of NESRI partner the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) presented at the United Nations’ launch of World Social Justice Day.

Episode 4:  Lucas Benitez of CIW at the United Nations - February 10, 2009