Cause

Labor

Worker solidarity, union rights, fair wages and bargaining power.

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Objective

Fair play in meatpacking

Targets

Koch Foods

Koch Foods is one of the largest privately held poultry processors in the U.S., operating chicken processing plants primarily in the Southeast and Midwest.

Why this is a target

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.

Sources

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)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

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

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.

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

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 medium

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 medium

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.

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

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 hard

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.

Objective

Collective Barganing

Targets

Starbucks

Starbucks is the largest coffeehouse chain in the United States with over 16,000 domestic locations, serving millions of customers daily through retail cafes and a mobile app.

Why this is a target

Starbucks has a massive, loyal consumer base with easy substitutes (Dunkin', local cafes, home brewing). Consumers can immediately stop spending. The broken-promise angle — Niccol pledged better labor relations — is a powerful campaign narrative. The Starbucks Workers United campaign already has high public awareness.

Sources

https://sbworkersunited.org/what-were-fighting-for-updates-on-contract-bargaining/#:~:text=A%20raise%20to%20$17/hr,%2C%20fairly%2C%20and%20with%20accountability.

Alternatives

Peet's Coffee (employee-owned stock program, unionized locations in some markets) Colectivo Coffee (Midwest chain, successfully unionized in 2022) Carabello Coffee (worker-owned cooperative, Cincinnati) Just Coffee Cooperative (worker-owned cooperative, Madison WI) Gimme! Coffee (Ithaca NY-based, unionized workforce) Equator Coffees (B Corp certified, Fair Trade, employee stock ownership) Intelligentsia Coffee (B Corp certified, direct trade) La Colombe Coffee (employee benefits focused, B Corp certified) Dunkin' (franchise model supports small business owners, widely accessible) Local independent coffee shops (check if unionized or worker-owned via local labor council listings) REI Co-op cafes and coffee bars (cooperative ownership model) Home brewing via Equal Exchange (worker-owned cooperative, Fair Trade certified beans)

Do your own research. We provide sources so you can verify and decide for yourself.

Pledges you can make

I pledge to delete the starbucks app from my phone easy

Removing the app disengages you from Starbucks' loyalty ecosystem and reduces their mobile order revenue and data collection. The app is a primary driver of repeat visits and spending.

I pledge to cancel my starbucks rewards membership easy

Deactivating your Starbucks Rewards account withdraws you from their loyalty program, which drives a significant share of transactions. This directly impacts their ability to track and incentivize your spending.

I pledge to stop buying starbucks products at grocery stores medium

Starbucks earns substantial revenue from packaged coffee, creamers, and ready-to-drink beverages sold at retail. Switching to competitor brands like Dunkin', Peet's, or store-brand alternatives removes income from their consumer packaged goods segment.

I pledge to participate in a picketing action at a local starbucks store medium

Showing up at a store location creates visible, localized economic pressure and can deter other customers from entering. Physical presence amplifies the campaign's public profile at the point of sale.

I pledge to switch my daily coffee purchase to a local or independent café medium

Redirecting your regular Starbucks visits to an independent coffee shop directly cuts into Starbucks' core retail revenue. This is one of the most financially impactful individual actions given the frequency of repeat purchases.

I pledge to commit to a full year without purchasing any starbucks products or services hard

A long-term, comprehensive boycott across all Starbucks revenue channels — in-store, app, grocery, and licensed locations — maximizes sustained economic pressure. This requires replacing a habitual daily or weekly purchase with alternatives for an extended period.