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The Human Cost of Toyota's Success
Toyota is one of the largest employers in Kentucky and has a huge financial impact on the state. Over 6,000 workers from several counties are employed at and by Toyota. Now that Toyota has climbed to the top of the industry on the backs of the Kentucky workforce, management has decided to reward them by cutting their wages and benefits and by increasing the use and abuse of temporary employees.
| Sample Letter for Campaign |
Subject: We call on Toyota to end the...
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
...exploitation of temporary workers
...deplorable conditions women face daily in the plant
...abuse of Kentucky's tax base
...disrespect of injured workers
...irresponsible and unfair terminations of hard workers
And we demand that you re-instate Manuel Eades and Noel Riddell who were unjustly fired because they exposed your plan to drive down wages!
Signed by:
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Campaign Launched:
August 02, 2007
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On Sunday, June 10, 2007, the Kentucky Workers’ Rights Board heard testimony from current, fired, and former workers at Toyota about the conditions that the face. Some of the issues raised include the unfair treatment of temporary workers, the need to re-instate terminated workers who were fired unjustly, and creating a safe work environment. That safe work environment would entail fair treatment of injured workers, adequate restroom facilities for women, and a work environment free from exploitation.
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