District 12 activists stand in solidarity with workers fighting for a union

On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, District 12 members joined more than 50 activists at the Chipotle shareholders meeting asking the fast food giant to support the workers at Huhtamaki's Commerce, California plant who are trying to form a union. Huhtamaki is the supplier for Chipotle's paper bowls that are used for their signature burrito bowls.

District 12 Activists at Chipotle Shareholders Meeting

Back row: Javier Dominguez, Pres Local Union 8031; Justin Matson, Treasurer Local Union 8031; Joel Buchanan, District 12 SOAR Director; Miles Warner, Financial Secretary Local Union 8031. Front row: David Nefzger, President Soar Chapter 12-01; Graham Fortier, National AFL-CIO; Rod Crow, Vice President Local Union 8031.


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