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Campaign inspired by the film THE PICKERS https://campaign.thepickers.org/ Powered by FILM & CAMPAIGN @filmcampaign.org in collaboration with many partners across Europe #WeWantAFairPick

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We're outside the European Parliament this morning to call for an end to abuse in subcontracting and end gangmaster practices.

#EndingAbuse

03.12.2025 07:29 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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We helped the European Parliament Meet THE PICKERS 🍊

At our event last week we spotlighted the need to protect migrant workers, ensure fair pricing, strengthen social conditionality and deliver dignity across agriculture in Europe.

#WeWantAFairPick add your name campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick

21.11.2025 16:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
THE PICKERS film trailer for the campaign
THE PICKERS film trailer for the campaign YouTube video by Film & Campaign Ltd. – featuring THE PICKERS

Over 2 million migrant agricultural workers keep Europe’s food system running, yet many face modern slavery conditions.

Take action against this by:

πŸ‘‰ Demanding a FAIR PICK! buff.ly/TSLDPDu
🎬 Hosting a screening of @thepickers.org. We provide free licenses if you sign up here gfgf.eu/action-days/

07.10.2025 14:53 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yesterday in Brussels, Maria Noichl, MEP, and Ivan Ivanov ( @effat.org ) spoke at the screening of THE PICKERS at CinΓ©ma Aventure.

The public was engaged and moved by the film, the inspiring discussion and the hope that things can change for migrant workers in Europe.

25.09.2025 08:32 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The #backtothefuture march ended last night with a bang.
But today it is The Pickers screening at CinΓ©ma Aventure, in Brussels, at 19:00.

We will be joined by Ivan Ivanov from @effat.org and Maria Noichl for a discussion afterwards.

Please come meet us there!

24.09.2025 08:04 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Keeping that energy high this morning ⚑️ Only 20k more to go until we get to Brussels and sing this in full ❀️

Meet us at 17:30 at Parc Woluwe to hear our anti-omnibus anthem πŸ’ͺ

#BackToTheFuture

23.09.2025 08:17 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join our screening of THE PICKERS in Brussels, Wed 24 Sep 19:00, as the #BacktotheFuture March reaches the heart of the EU & demands we make social & environmental rights Europe’s priority.

Register πŸ‘‰ campaign.thepickers.org/brussels

@foeeurope.bsky.social @effat.org @marianoichl.bsky.social

23.09.2025 11:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for having us along @foeeurope.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social and @eccjorg.bsky.social

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23.09.2025 11:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

After the 24 km we joined them on yesterday, through woods and fields, we came back motivated by strong conversations about protecting CSDDD and generally upholding human rights in Europe.

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23.09.2025 11:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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That was day 2 of the #Backtothefuture March. The engaged youth from Austria joined us, some other young European activists were already walking for several days, with members of international organisations and human rights lawyers...

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23.09.2025 11:29 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

#BackToTheFuture march.

Yesterday, we left Maastricht and tomorrow we'll arrive in the heart of the EU capital.

Join us & meet our marchers pushing back against the EU's deregulation agenda.

22.09.2025 09:06 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The #BacktotheFuture March presses on!

Our first screening of THE PICKERS in Maastricht ensured that the rights of migrants agricultural workers are at the heart of our demands.

We'll walk with marchers to Hasselt this evening, getting closer to Brussels and holding the 2nd screening.

21.09.2025 14:32 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Tous ensemble pour dire NON Γ  la dΓ©rΓ©glementation et OUI aux droits humains.

Les marches depuis Roubaix oΓΉ participe actuellement notre secrΓ©taire gΓ©nΓ©rale adjointe Isabelle SchΓΆmann & depuis Maastricht ont entamΓ©!

On se retrouvera Γ  Bruxelles ce 23/9 pour manifester ensemble

#Backtothefuture

21.09.2025 13:42 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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And the march #Backtothefuture continues, here near Gellik, Netherlands

Calling out the deregulation agenda of the @ec.europa.eu

Gathering with others from across EU in Brussels 23rd

@epsu.bsky.social
@foeeurope.bsky.social
@eccjorg.bsky.social
@etuc-ces.bsky.social
@corporateeurope.org

21.09.2025 13:31 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Here's how the #March4Rights is going a couple kilometres in πŸ₯Ύ

Going #BackToTheFuture with @albangd.bsky.social, Winnie from @milieudefensie.bsky.social jong and Abigail from Jordens Vanner πŸ‘€

21.09.2025 12:23 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 LIVE in MAASTRICHT

We're kicking off the #BackToTheFuture march!

We have come together with many others to make sure EU decisionmakers hear us all the way down in Brussels:

Protect people βž• planet
Going backwards is not an option! We want protections for people, communities and environment

21.09.2025 09:10 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

The film will be a tool to speak of migrant workers' rights in Europe.

Join us at a screening:

Sept 21, 15:00 – PathΓ©, Maastricht, Netherlands
Sept 21, 7:)0 PM – ACV foyer, Hasselt, Belgium
Sept 24, 7:00 PM – CinΓ©ma Aventure, Brussels, Belgium

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20.09.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The march is organised by @foeeurope.bsky.social, @etuc-ces.bsky.social and @eccjorg.bsky.social

With many other organisations, activists and campaigners we are marching to demand that EU politicians make social rights and environmental protection Europe’s priority once again. #March4Rights

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20.09.2025 10:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The film will be a tool to speak of migrant workers' rights in Europe.

Join us at a screening:

Sept 21, 15:00 – PathΓ©, Maastricht, Netherlands
Sept 21, 7:)0 PM – ACV foyer, Hasselt, Belgium
Sept 24, 7:00 PM – CinΓ©ma Aventure, Brussels, Belgium

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20.09.2025 10:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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THE PICKERS campaign is on its way to start the #BacktotheFuture March from Maastricht to Brussels, the heart of the European Union, to tell them #WeWantaFAIRPICK.

THE PICKERS film will be screened in locations along the way.

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20.09.2025 10:14 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Join us at this screening of THE PICKERS in Maastricht.

We will screen the film and hear from speakers Clara & Virginia from @mvoplatform.bsky.social & Eline from @oxfamnovib.bsky.social

Register for this event and find out more about the #BacktotheFuture March: campaign.thepickers.org/march

19.09.2025 17:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Breaking human rights & environmental regulations is not the way to go.

Time to march and defend these rights in the Europe we want. Come and join us, all info: backtothefuturemarch.org

19.09.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We want a FAIR PICK We want a FAIR PICK: This is why we demand 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers.

We're marching to the heart of the European Union with the #BacktotheFuture March to demand social rights & environmental protections are made Europe’s priority.

Sign here to protect migrant agricultural workers' rights: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick

#March4Rights @foeeurope.bsky.social

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19.09.2025 11:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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At keys stops along the way we will screen THE PICKERS, the film that inspired our campaign, to make sure the rights of migrant agricultural workers in Europe are seen as a priority.

Sign up for a screening here: campaign.thepickers.org/march

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19.09.2025 11:40 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Together with dozens of activists, campaigns and organisations THE PICKERS Campaign is participating in the #BacktotheFuture March from 21 - 24 Sep.

The march has been organised by @foeeurope.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social and @eccjorg.bsky.social

#WeWantaFAIRPICK

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19.09.2025 11:38 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We want a FAIR PICK We want a FAIR PICK: This is why we demand 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers.

Like THE PICKERS Campaign inspired by the documentary film, the LandxSea Festival aims to be more than movies but a movement. You can join the movement and take action by:

🍊 Adding your name to calls for 10 guarantees for migrant agricultural workers in Europe: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick

17.09.2025 09:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We just got back from #MontroseLandxSeaFilmFestival, Scotland's Environmental Film Festival 🌊

Our screening of THE PICKERS ensured the rights of migrant agricultural workers in Europe were seen as a key issue to consider as part of discussions about environmental transformation 🍊

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17.09.2025 09:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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When the Meet THE PICKERS Tour stopped in Cologne we met with partners to discuss a crucial element of picking on the system: complaint mechanisms

Migrant agricultural workers need to be able to safely & anonymously make reports of unacceptable treatment

Check out today's vid to find out more πŸ‘‡

15.09.2025 16:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Action Map 2025 - GFGF 2025 Check out the action map below to find eventsΒ and film screenings close to you,Β get inspiration for your own action and see the diversity of voices all calling for justice in our food systems! You…

🌱✊ The #GoodFoodGoodFarming Action Map for the European Days of Action 2025 is live!

This October thousands across Europe will stand up for #FoodJustice & you can be part of it!

✨ Explore the Action Map to see what’s happening near you & get inspired:

15.09.2025 09:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Filmscreening: THE PICKERS – Ausgebeutet fΓΌr unser Obst? - Initiative Lieferkettengesetz Datum: Dienstag, 16. September 2025Uhrzeit: 18:00 UhrOrt: Brot fΓΌr die Welt, Caroline-Michaelis-Straße 1, 10115 Berlin Der Dokumentarfilm THE PICKERS begleitet Saisonarbeiter*innen im SΓΌden Europas, d...

Starke Lieferkettengesetze schΓΌtzen Menschen und Umwelt.
Das haben wir bei der Recherche zu @thepickers.org ganz klar erfahren. Kommenden Dienstag diskutieren wir mit @lieferketteng.bsky.social und @oxfam-de.bsky.social die jΓΌngsten Angriffe auf das Gesetz. Kommt vorbei!

11.09.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0