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1. Campaign Support Cuts into Coke Sales

A. Rochester Labor Council Calls on Affiliates to Ban Coke Purchases

The Executive Board of the Rochester Labor Council, AFL-CIO (New York), a part of the Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation representing 100,000 members, endorsed the Killer Coke campaign and unanimously adopted the following resolution, which was then approved by the delegates:

“Resolution adopted by the Rochester Labor Council, AFL-CIO 10 September 2013 calling on affiliates to ban purchases of Coke

“WHEREAS, Coca-Cola Bottling plants in Colombia routinely allow and encourage paramilitary death squads to murder, torture and kidnap union leaders and organizers, therefore be it,

“Resolved, That the Rochester Labor Council requests that its affiliates remove all Coca-Cola products from all facilities, until this issue is resolves, and be it further

“Resolved, That the Rochester Labor Council requests that all unions stop purchasing all Coca-Cola products until this issue is resolved.”

B. Can’t Buy a Coke at Associated Musicians of Greater New York, AFM Local 802

The American Federation of Musicians Local 802 is one of the largest local unions of professional musicians in the world. It fights for the common interests of all musicians by advancing industry standards that dignify their labor and honor and enrich their art. The union is also an advocate for economic and social justice for musicians and for society as a whole.

Below is a photo of the Coke machine at Local 802 with a sign placed on the machine by John O’Connor, Recording Vice President, of the local.