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THE TWO FACES OF COCA-COLA Isidro Segundo Gil, an employee at a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Colombia, was killed at his workplace by paramilitary thugs. His children, now living in hiding with relatives, understand all too well why their homeland is known as "a country where union work is like carrying a tombstone on your back. Learn More Douglas Daft, former Chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Co., raked in more than $105 million in compensation for 2001. He owns 3.5 million Coke shares and 9,413 shares of SunTrust, where he sits on the Board of Directors. Learn More |
Dear Coca-Cola Board Members, I am shocked to learn of your indifference to the safety of workers who bottle your products.
There are undisputed reports that Coca-Cola bottling plant managers in Colombia, South
America, allowed and encouraged paramilitary death squads to murder, torture and kidnap
SINALTRAINAL leaders and members in an effort to crush their union. |
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Dear SunTrust Banks Board Members, If "The Real Thing" won't do the right thing in Colombia and elsewhere, SunTrust should sever all ties to Coca-COla." |
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Dear Royal Bank of Canada, Question: What does Royal Bank of Canada, The Coca-Cola Co. and Dow Chemical have in common? |
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BREAKING NEWSBUCARAMANGA: MORE DEATH THREATS AGAINST On 17 November 2004 at about midday, paramilitaries delivered the following message to the headquarters of the regional CUT in Bucaramanga, Santander: "This threat is directed towards those trade unionists who oppose the governor, the mayor and those private companies who are supporting the policies of the government of Dr Alvaro Uribe Velez. We inform you that we have made a military judgment to force you from the areas under our influence, or to kill you… Please read this report and take action to save the lives of the threatened unionists. Report in: html — pdf
Latest News Special Report: Why Does the IUF Attack SINALTRAINAL? The IUF, SINTRAINAGRO and SICO, Nov. 1, 2004
NYC fact-finding delegation's report on human rights violations by Coke — Final Report, NYC Council Member Hiram Monserrate, April 2004 How Credible is Coca-Cola? Beyond Coke's Crimes in Colombia: Seven Points to Settlement Order Bulk Campaign Materials: Coca-Cola Brands (It should be noted that some of the listed brands are NOT produced by Coke, but are distributed by Coke in some regions, including A&W; and Schweppes.) The Coca-Cola Co.
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