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5,153 employees work at 43 Fair Trade Workplaces

Why become a Fair Trade Workplace?

You work hard every day, so you understand the importance of being compensated fairly for the work you do. By becoming a Fair Trade Workplace, you and your coworkers can be mindful of the true value of labour and the cost of production.

Getting designated shows solidarity with farmers and workers in the Global South – each cup of fair trade coffee and tea means a fairer price was paid, but also provides a Premium for the producers, which they can use to invest in improvements to their own businesses and communities.

Requirements

The Fair Trade Workplace designation is awarded to workplaces that meet three key requirements. 1. A steering committee composed of a combination of staff and management, that will meet regularly. 2. There must be three Fairtrade certified products available for both staff and visitors. 3. The workplace must create visibility and awareness for its fair trade commitment by making informational material available to staff and visitors.

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Resources

We provide all the resources you need to get your community designated as a Fair Trade Workplace. Visit our online resource kit which contains a pamphlet and more.

If you are looking to source Fairtrade brands to meet the product availability requirement, the Canadian Fairtrade Purchasing Guide is a valuable source of information.

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