Flowers need water to grow, not the tears of those who grow them.  111,000 flowers workers, both women and men work under unfair labor conditions and cannot fullfill their dreams.

Cut flowers are a novelty item in the US and often we forget about the people behind the pretty roses and carnations.  These people are men and women that are fighting for a better life.  They are fighting for an opportunity to support their families.  They are demanding jobs with justice and dignity.

Send the urgent action letter below to show your support for these workers as they struggle for labor rights in the cut flower industry.

This urgent action has been sent on behalf of CACTUS (a Colombian NGO).

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

US consumers buy millions of Colombian roses each year to give to their loved ones. Because of this, I think it's an important time to take a closer look at the working conditions of the Colombians who are employed on flower plantations.

The cut flower workers of Colombia are demanding that Colombian businessmen commit themselves to:

1. Respecting the right of workers to an autonomous freedom of association.

2. Refraining from hiring workers through labor market intermediaries such as Companias de Trabago Asociado and instead hire workers directly.

By taking action now, you can make it clear to all other companies involved in the cut flower industry that freedom of association is a basic labor right.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
February 05, 2008