fair tradeNYSUT and Fair Trade

NYSUT's  2006 RA resolution resulted in a statewide education and awareness campaign, encouraging NYSUT members and the schools they work in to purchase Fair Trade products.

We view it as a sign of solidarity to encourage locals to support other workers by pledging to purchase Fair Trade products especially, coffee, tea, and chocolate whenever possible.

The 2006 Fair Trade Resolution also called for the creation of a Fair Trade Task force to partner with the New York State Labor-Religion Coalition. This task force has since been incorporated into the Civil and Human Rights Committee where they continue this very important work.

  • What is Fair Trade?

    NYSUT proudly supports Fair Trade, a viable economic solution for impoverished farmers, artisans and other workers worldwide. Learn more about what it means to buy fair trade with these resources and videos.

  • Start a Campaign

    NYSUT is proud to announce its partnership with the Fair Trade Campaigns initiative in an effort to promote fair trade and educate consumers about the benefits of purchasing fair trade. Visit the toolkit to learn how to bring a campaign to your community.

  • Fair Trade Project

    The Labor Religion Coalition Fair Trade Project builds support for the fair trade movement among union members, their families and their communities.

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