Fair Labor Practices in Meatpacking

3 pledges made

Objectives

Fair play in meatpacking

Target

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Sanderson Farms brand chicken is sold at major grocery chains across the South and Midwest. Consumer substitution to other poultry brands is easy. The company's documented opposition to line speed limits that protect workers provides a clear campaign narrative.

Better alternatives

Local/regional poultry farms (farmers markets, CSAs — strongest labor accountability) Perdue Farms (family-owned, No Antibiotics Ever, some worker welfare initiatives) Bell & Evans (certified humane, premium poultry, independent) Joyce Farms (heritage breeds, direct farmer relationships, independent) Mary's Free Range Chicken (family-owned, certified humane, widely available) Springer Mountain Farms (no antibiotics, regional Southeast availability) Good Nature Farm (pasture-raised, small-scale, direct-to-consumer) Cooks Venture (pasture-raised, regenerative, worker-focused messaging) Worker-owned food co-ops (local cooperative grocers often source from smaller processors)

Ways to take a stand

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I pledge to leave a public review on a retailer platform about my decision to stop purchasing wayne-sanderson farms products

Posting an honest, factual review on grocery or retail platforms where their products are sold signals consumer sentiment to both the retailer and the company, influencing shelf placement and procurement decisions.

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I pledge to stop ordering from fast food chains that source from wayne-sanderson farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms supplies poultry to major foodservice and quick-service restaurant chains. Avoiding these outlets reduces downstream demand that supports their wholesale contracts.

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I pledge to stop buying wayne-sanderson farms branded poultry products

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is one of the largest poultry producers in the U.S., selling chicken under multiple retail brands. Choosing competing brands at the grocery store directly reduces their consumer revenue.

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I pledge to switch to a non-wayne-sanderson farms chicken brand at my regular grocery store

Identify which store-brand or labeled chicken products are sourced from Wayne-Sanderson Farms and replace them with a verified alternative producer. This creates a measurable shift in purchasing data that retailers and the company track closely.

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I pledge to switch to a pasture-raised or independently sourced poultry brand for all chicken purchases

Committing fully to alternative poultry producers — such as small regional farms or certified humane brands — removes Wayne-Sanderson Farms from your household spending entirely and supports competitors with different labor and animal welfare practices.

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I pledge to eliminate wayne-sanderson farms products from my household for 30 days

A 30-day commitment to avoiding all products tied to Wayne-Sanderson Farms, including retail chicken and foodservice outlets, demonstrates sustained consumer withdrawal and helps establish new purchasing habits.

Target

Pilgrim's Pride

Pilgrim's Pride chicken is sold in major grocery chains under its own brand and supplies many restaurant chains. They are a top Trump inaugural donor. Pilgrims Pride also has a history of poor treatment of laborers.

Better alternatives

Bell & Evans (Certified Humane, family-owned, strong labor reputation) Murray's Chicken (pasture-raised, cooperative supply chain, worker-friendly practices) Local/regional butchers and meat markets (independent, direct relationships with workers) Organic Valley (farmer-owned cooperative, strong labor and sustainability values) Applegate Farms (certified humanely raised, transparency-focused, B Corp aspirant) Local food co-ops with union or worker-owned meat counters (e.g., Willy Street Co-op, PCC Community Markets) Diestel Family Ranch (family-owned, no outside investor pressure, employee-focused culture) Cooks Venture (regenerative, direct employment focus, small-scale operations)

Ways to take a stand

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I pledge to stop buying pilgrim's pride chicken products for 30 days

Pilgrim's Pride is one of the largest chicken producers in the US, selling under its own brand and supplying major retailers. Reducing purchases directly hits their retail revenue and signals consumer dissatisfaction.

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I pledge to ask my local grocery store to stock alternative chicken brands instead of pilgrim's pride

Retailers respond to consumer product preferences; requesting alternatives at the store level can reduce shelf space allocated to Pilgrim's Pride products.

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I pledge to stop ordering from fast food chains that primarily source from pilgrim's pride

Pilgrim's Pride supplies chicken to major fast food chains; reducing purchases at these outlets withdraws indirect revenue from Pilgrim's Pride's largest institutional customers.

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I pledge to switch to a plant-based or alternative protein product in place of pilgrim's pride chicken

Replacing Pilgrim's Pride chicken with plant-based alternatives like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods removes spending from their category entirely and signals a shift in consumer demand.

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I pledge to switch to a competing chicken brand at my grocery store

Replace Pilgrim's Pride products with alternatives like Tyson, Perdue, or a store-brand chicken at your next grocery trip. Sustained brand-switching creates measurable market share pressure.

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I pledge to permanently switch my household to a different primary chicken brand

Making a lasting brand switch away from all Pilgrim's Pride products represents the highest long-term economic pressure, permanently removing your household spending from their revenue base.

Target

Koch Foods

Koch Foods supplies chicken to major fast food chains and grocery retailers. While it lacks its own major consumer brand, pressure campaigns can be directed at retail and restaurant partners. The EEOC settlement provides a concrete, documented harm narrative that is compelling for public campaigns.

Better alternatives

Perdue Farms (has engaged with worker safety initiatives and USDA oversight programs) Bell & Evans (certified humane, transparency-focused poultry producer) Diestel Turkey Ranch (family-owned, higher welfare and worker standards) Organic Prairie / CROPP Cooperative (farmer and worker cooperative model, USDA Organic) Applegate Farms (owned by Hormel but maintains independent labor and animal welfare standards, widely available) Local butcher shops and independent meat markets (direct relationship with regional processors, support local labor) Community-supported agriculture (CSA) meat shares from local farms (direct farm-to-consumer, transparent labor practices) Farmers markets with direct-sale meat vendors (supports small producers with visible working conditions) Costco Kirkland Signature beef (Costco has above-average wages and worker benefits among retailers) Wegmans store-brand meat (Wegmans consistently ranked among best employers in retail)

Ways to take a stand

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I pledge to leave a 1-star review on google maps for a koch foods facility near me

Public reviews on facility pages are visible to job seekers, business partners, and local communities, increasing reputational pressure on the company at a local level.

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I pledge to stop buying koch foods chicken products for 30 days

Koch Foods is one of the largest poultry producers in the U.S., supplying chicken to grocery chains and restaurants nationwide. Withdrawing your purchase for a month directly reduces their consumer revenue.

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I pledge to switch my grocery store chicken purchases to a competitor brand

Brands such as Perdue, Tyson alternatives, or local poultry producers can replace Koch Foods chicken in your regular shopping. Sustained switching is more impactful than a temporary pause.

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I pledge to ask my local restaurant or fast-food location if they source from koch foods and switch to a competitor that does not

Koch Foods supplies chicken to numerous foodservice and restaurant clients. Choosing restaurants that use alternative suppliers redirects spending away from the Koch Foods supply chain.

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I pledge to permanently eliminate koch foods poultry products from my household grocery purchases

A long-term household boycott of Koch Foods branded and private-label chicken products—including those sold under retailer store brands sourced from Koch—creates sustained revenue pressure and signals lasting consumer disapproval.

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I pledge to join a picketing action at a koch foods processing facility or corporate office near me

Physical presence at Koch Foods facilities increases visibility of worker and consumer concerns, creates local media opportunities, and signals organized community opposition to the company's practices.

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