The Pickers
@thepickers.org
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
Powered by FILM & CAMPAIGN @filmcampaign.org in collaboration with many partners across Europe
#WeWantAFairPick
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
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
November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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
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
Yesterday in Brussels, Maria Noichl, MEP, and Ivan Ivanov ( @effat.org ) spoke at the screening of THE PICKERS at Cinéma 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.
The public was engaged and moved by the film, the inspiring discussion and the hope that things can change for migrant workers in Europe.
September 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Yesterday in Brussels, Maria Noichl, MEP, and Ivan Ivanov ( @effat.org ) spoke at the screening of THE PICKERS at Cinéma 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.
The public was engaged and moved by the film, the inspiring discussion and the hope that things can change for migrant workers in Europe.
The #backtothefuture march ended last night with a bang.
But today it is The Pickers screening at Cinéma 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!
But today it is The Pickers screening at Cinéma 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!
September 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The #backtothefuture march ended last night with a bang.
But today it is The Pickers screening at Cinéma 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!
But today it is The Pickers screening at Cinéma 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!
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 👉 campaign.thepickers.org/brussels
@foeeurope.bsky.social @effat.org @marianoichl.bsky.social
Register 👉 campaign.thepickers.org/brussels
@foeeurope.bsky.social @effat.org @marianoichl.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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 👉 campaign.thepickers.org/brussels
@foeeurope.bsky.social @effat.org @marianoichl.bsky.social
Register 👉 campaign.thepickers.org/brussels
@foeeurope.bsky.social @effat.org @marianoichl.bsky.social
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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September 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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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.
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.
September 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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.
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.
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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THE PICKERS film will be screened in locations along the way.
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September 20, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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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THE PICKERS film will be screened in locations along the way.
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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
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
September 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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
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
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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Sign up for a screening here: campaign.thepickers.org/march
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September 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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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Sign up for a screening here: campaign.thepickers.org/march
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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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The march has been organised by @foeeurope.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social and @eccjorg.bsky.social
#WeWantaFAIRPICK
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September 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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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The march has been organised by @foeeurope.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social and @eccjorg.bsky.social
#WeWantaFAIRPICK
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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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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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September 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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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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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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 👇
Migrant agricultural workers need to be able to safely & anonymously make reports of unacceptable treatment
Check out today's vid to find out more 👇
September 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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 👇
Migrant agricultural workers need to be able to safely & anonymously make reports of unacceptable treatment
Check out today's vid to find out more 👇
We're very happy to announce our new campaign partner in France Comité Contre l'Esclavage Moderne (Committee Against Modern Slavery)
CCEM has been combating all forms of human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation since 1994.
They are a powerful ally to the calls for a FAIR PICK 🍊
CCEM has been combating all forms of human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation since 1994.
They are a powerful ally to the calls for a FAIR PICK 🍊
September 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We're very happy to announce our new campaign partner in France Comité Contre l'Esclavage Moderne (Committee Against Modern Slavery)
CCEM has been combating all forms of human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation since 1994.
They are a powerful ally to the calls for a FAIR PICK 🍊
CCEM has been combating all forms of human trafficking for the purpose of labour exploitation since 1994.
They are a powerful ally to the calls for a FAIR PICK 🍊
"Labour exploitation is a huge wound in the body of humanity" – Pope Francis
During the Meet THE PICKERS Tour we learnt about the important work of church groups dedicated to eliminating labour exploitation and the mistreatment of migrants workers.
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
During the Meet THE PICKERS Tour we learnt about the important work of church groups dedicated to eliminating labour exploitation and the mistreatment of migrants workers.
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
September 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
"Labour exploitation is a huge wound in the body of humanity" – Pope Francis
During the Meet THE PICKERS Tour we learnt about the important work of church groups dedicated to eliminating labour exploitation and the mistreatment of migrants workers.
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
During the Meet THE PICKERS Tour we learnt about the important work of church groups dedicated to eliminating labour exploitation and the mistreatment of migrants workers.
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
When the Meet THE PICKERS Tour was in Berlin...
We met Arbeit und Leben Berlin-Brandenburg 🍊
@fairemobilitaet.bsky.social gave us some insight into the disparity of treatment of different groups of migrant workers in Europe ⚖️
And we called for a FAIR PICK at our Regenbogenfabrik screening 📣
We met Arbeit und Leben Berlin-Brandenburg 🍊
@fairemobilitaet.bsky.social gave us some insight into the disparity of treatment of different groups of migrant workers in Europe ⚖️
And we called for a FAIR PICK at our Regenbogenfabrik screening 📣
September 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
When the Meet THE PICKERS Tour was in Berlin...
We met Arbeit und Leben Berlin-Brandenburg 🍊
@fairemobilitaet.bsky.social gave us some insight into the disparity of treatment of different groups of migrant workers in Europe ⚖️
And we called for a FAIR PICK at our Regenbogenfabrik screening 📣
We met Arbeit und Leben Berlin-Brandenburg 🍊
@fairemobilitaet.bsky.social gave us some insight into the disparity of treatment of different groups of migrant workers in Europe ⚖️
And we called for a FAIR PICK at our Regenbogenfabrik screening 📣
THE PICKERS is a journey to European fields where our fruit and vegetables are grown: in Southern Italy, Seydou from Mali is picking oranges. 🍊
He has no contract and is paid per crate. He lives in a self-built hut in a settlement without water and electricity.
campaign.thepickers.org
He has no contract and is paid per crate. He lives in a self-built hut in a settlement without water and electricity.
campaign.thepickers.org
June 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
THE PICKERS is a journey to European fields where our fruit and vegetables are grown: in Southern Italy, Seydou from Mali is picking oranges. 🍊
He has no contract and is paid per crate. He lives in a self-built hut in a settlement without water and electricity.
campaign.thepickers.org
He has no contract and is paid per crate. He lives in a self-built hut in a settlement without water and electricity.
campaign.thepickers.org
Meet THE PICKERS 👉 Find an event
We're supporting community led screenings across Europe and beyond. Find one or host your own: campaign.thepickers.org/host
We're supporting community led screenings across Europe and beyond. Find one or host your own: campaign.thepickers.org/host
June 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Meet THE PICKERS 👉 Find an event
We're supporting community led screenings across Europe and beyond. Find one or host your own: campaign.thepickers.org/host
We're supporting community led screenings across Europe and beyond. Find one or host your own: campaign.thepickers.org/host
Help people Meet THE PICKERS and drive change to eliminate the exploitation of migrant workers in agriculture by hosting a screening of this important documentary!
We'll provide a free license, resources and support 🍊🎥
Find out more here: campaign.thepickers.org/host
We'll provide a free license, resources and support 🍊🎥
Find out more here: campaign.thepickers.org/host
June 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Help people Meet THE PICKERS and drive change to eliminate the exploitation of migrant workers in agriculture by hosting a screening of this important documentary!
We'll provide a free license, resources and support 🍊🎥
Find out more here: campaign.thepickers.org/host
We'll provide a free license, resources and support 🍊🎥
Find out more here: campaign.thepickers.org/host
The Meet THE PICKERS Tour delivered fair oranges to @oxfam-de.bsky.social in Berlin!
Oxfam volunteers across Germany and Spain are hosting screenings to explore this crucial topic. Will you join them? campaign.thepickers.org/host
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
Oxfam volunteers across Germany and Spain are hosting screenings to explore this crucial topic. Will you join them? campaign.thepickers.org/host
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
May 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Meet THE PICKERS Tour delivered fair oranges to @oxfam-de.bsky.social in Berlin!
Oxfam volunteers across Germany and Spain are hosting screenings to explore this crucial topic. Will you join them? campaign.thepickers.org/host
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
Oxfam volunteers across Germany and Spain are hosting screenings to explore this crucial topic. Will you join them? campaign.thepickers.org/host
#WeWantAFAIRPICK
We took fair oranges to ALDI! 🍊
We contacted several major supermarkets asking them to meet with us as part of the Meet THE PICKERS Tour. ALDI South welcomed us to show the film and ask the question: ‘How can we ensure that our food is not produced through exploitation?’
We contacted several major supermarkets asking them to meet with us as part of the Meet THE PICKERS Tour. ALDI South welcomed us to show the film and ask the question: ‘How can we ensure that our food is not produced through exploitation?’
May 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We took fair oranges to ALDI! 🍊
We contacted several major supermarkets asking them to meet with us as part of the Meet THE PICKERS Tour. ALDI South welcomed us to show the film and ask the question: ‘How can we ensure that our food is not produced through exploitation?’
We contacted several major supermarkets asking them to meet with us as part of the Meet THE PICKERS Tour. ALDI South welcomed us to show the film and ask the question: ‘How can we ensure that our food is not produced through exploitation?’
Over 1000 people have added their names to our calls for a FAIR PICK.
We are calling for 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers to ensure the people who pick the fruit and vegetables we enjoy each day are treated fairly. Find out more and add your name: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick
We are calling for 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers to ensure the people who pick the fruit and vegetables we enjoy each day are treated fairly. Find out more and add your name: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick
May 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Over 1000 people have added their names to our calls for a FAIR PICK.
We are calling for 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers to ensure the people who pick the fruit and vegetables we enjoy each day are treated fairly. Find out more and add your name: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick
We are calling for 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers to ensure the people who pick the fruit and vegetables we enjoy each day are treated fairly. Find out more and add your name: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick
Gilles Reckinger is an Austrian-based academic who has written two books on migrant workers in agriculture in Europe, including Bitter Oranges about African labourers in Calabria that explores many of the same themes as the documentary THE PICKERS that inspired our campaign.
May 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Gilles Reckinger is an Austrian-based academic who has written two books on migrant workers in agriculture in Europe, including Bitter Oranges about African labourers in Calabria that explores many of the same themes as the documentary THE PICKERS that inspired our campaign.
We met Slow Food Austria during the Meet THE PICKERS Tour to hear about the impact the documentary has had on their work.
Christina told us the film has motivated them to collaborate with other organisations to scrutinise how supply chain legislation is being implemented in Austria.
Christina told us the film has motivated them to collaborate with other organisations to scrutinise how supply chain legislation is being implemented in Austria.
May 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We met Slow Food Austria during the Meet THE PICKERS Tour to hear about the impact the documentary has had on their work.
Christina told us the film has motivated them to collaborate with other organisations to scrutinise how supply chain legislation is being implemented in Austria.
Christina told us the film has motivated them to collaborate with other organisations to scrutinise how supply chain legislation is being implemented in Austria.
We shouldn’t have to question whether our food is exploitation free, that is why we demand these 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers. Add your name here: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick
May 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We shouldn’t have to question whether our food is exploitation free, that is why we demand these 10 essential guarantees for migrant workers. Add your name here: campaign.thepickers.org/fairpick
During the Meet THE PICKERS Tour we're distributing over 3000 oranges & asking people to support a FAIR PICK.
The unusual thing about these oranges is that they're exploitation free because they are from SOS Rosarno, featured in The Pickers documentary that inspired this campaign.
Find out more 👇
The unusual thing about these oranges is that they're exploitation free because they are from SOS Rosarno, featured in The Pickers documentary that inspired this campaign.
Find out more 👇
May 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
During the Meet THE PICKERS Tour we're distributing over 3000 oranges & asking people to support a FAIR PICK.
The unusual thing about these oranges is that they're exploitation free because they are from SOS Rosarno, featured in The Pickers documentary that inspired this campaign.
Find out more 👇
The unusual thing about these oranges is that they're exploitation free because they are from SOS Rosarno, featured in The Pickers documentary that inspired this campaign.
Find out more 👇