By the Food Justice League
The University of Florida’s food services contract is currently under review by an Invitation to Negotiate Committee, with goals for the contract to be up for bidding by the end of June, with bids expected to be negotiated by August. Currently, UF’s food service vendor is Aramark Corporation, which is responsible for numerous violations of workers’ rights and refusal to engage with goals regarding local sourcing and sustainability.
The Food Justice League is demanding that UF require that the new contract has:
· a $15 minimum hourly wage for all UF contracted food service employees and a union neutrality clause.
· a commitment to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.
· justice for farmworkers, farmers, and food system workers
· an increase in local sourcing of food products.
· and concrete accountability measures.
As the University strives to become a top #5 public university, it has a responsibility to provide a living wage to its employees and contracted workers, as well as take steps to become a sustainable component of the Alachua County community.
Please read our letter and sign the petition to show your support!