Visiting Whole Foods is a bit like taking a stroll through a Disney-esque farmers market. The blond wood and beams, neo-farm housing lighting and organic products make for an inviting atmosphere that sucks you into buying over-priced tomatoes, facial creams or olive oil. But, beneath this façade lurks a lot of dirty work that scars their organic, sunshine atmosphere — and one of the dark clouds is their labor activities.

I have a myriad of complaints about Whole Foods labor records but I don’t want to overwhelm you, so here’s one that requires your action. The United Farm Workers has been fighting for Beef Northwest to recognize the workers vote for union representation. Whole Foods, which sells 60% of Country Beef which is produced at Beef Northwest foodlots, told the UFW that they would help the union in its negotiations. But, Whole Foods has done nothing while Beef Northwest workers continue to be punished for their pro-union activities.

takepart and tell Whole Foods that they should practice what they preach sustainability means treating workers and the environment with respect.

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