The Northwest Ecosystem Alliance and Earthjustice also focused on forest preservation. The AFL-CIO and the United Steelworkers Union both chose billboards to deliver their message. That is why on Tuesday, November 30th, thousands of working families and their unions will join environmental, human rights, student, fair trade and religious leaders and activists to peacefully send that message to the WTO ministers. Another transit ad sponsor is the Free Burma Coalition. Issues ranging from endangered species to pollution safeguards to songbird-friendly coffee are addressed in other billboards.
Consumers have a right to know how products are produced.
To date, the door to WTO negotiations has been held wide for corporate interests and slammed on the toes of civil society. For further statements by participants, see the attached billboard campaign backgrounder.