The Building Blocks Project works to establish policies that guarantee New Yorkers with Good Food and Good Jobs & Good Health. We strive to preserve existing supermarkets, develop new supermarkets and ensure workers rights to form a union.
Building Better Neighborhood Nutrition
Protest at Trader Joe's in Chelsea
Aug 16, 2010
Protest at Trader Joe's in support of farm workers.
Modern Day Slavery Museum Northeast Tour
Jul 30, 2010
Join UFCW Local 1500 in support of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers Modern Day Slavery Museum Northeast Tour.
ROC NY Gender Discrimination Report
Jul 7, 2010
As Wal-Mart faces the largest class-action sex discrimination case in U.S. history, a report by the New York City Restaurant Opportunity Center reveals pervasive gender discrimination in the New York City restaurant industry.
Building Blocks Project Newsletter: Volume 12
Mar 18, 2010
In our 12th volume:
Two Bronx Stores to Receive FRESH Incentives...
Obama's $400 Million Push for a Healthier America...
Plan for a Smaller Food Print: Overwhelmed with all the problems in our food system?
Creating an Economy of Innovation: New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn has been busy bringing programs and people together to create a job recovery plan for New York City, creating an economy of innovation...
Building Blocks Project Newsletter: Volume 11
Feb 4, 2010
The 11th installation of the BBP Newsletter highlights: The first Supermarket Attraction Seminar in Brooklyn, Two Bronx Supermarkets apply for F.R.E.S.H. incentives, and a new report that charts "Food Hardship" in every district...