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A VALENTINE'S DAY REPORT: Worker Justice and Basic Rights on Flower Plantations in Colombia and Ecuador

Publication Date: 

February 13, 2007

Colombia and Ecuador Dominate U.S. Flower Market

  • Colombia is the largest flower exporter to the U.S., followed by Ecuador. Approximately

    60% of all flowers sold in the U.S. come from Colombia. A third of Ecuador’s yearly production is exported to the U.S. for Valentine’s Day.

Poverty Wages, Long Hours, Unhealthy Conditions, Sexual Harassment Afflict Workers

  • Workers earn poverty-level wages, making less than half of what is needed to meet basic needs

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