President Velasquez joins MN Fair Trade Coalition
for 20 year anniversary celebration
On November 4, 2011, President Velasquez joined the MN Fair Trade Coalition in celebrating 20 years of fair trade advocacy. The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition was formed in 1991 in opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement and globalization. The Coalition includes over 40 labor, family farm, environmental, faith and social justice organizations across the state of Minnesota. Their mission is to create, promote and support fair trade policy and global justice for our communities, family farms, working people, and the environment in Minnesota and around the globe.
Congratulations to MN Fair Trade Coalition on a successful 20 years of fighting for just trade policies! FLOC was honored to be there to celebrate with you all!
FLOC Founder and President Baldemar Velasquez addresses members of the Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition
Pres. Velasquez with members of Mujeres en Liderazgo, a community group of women leaders working for justice in the Latino community.
Left to right: Bernie Hesse, Director of Special Projects for UFCW Locl 1189; Baldemar Velasquez, FLOC President; Jessica Lettween, Director of Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition
Pres. Velasquez discusses the Postal Service with one of their union members.
Photo Credit: Ann Maczuga, Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59