What is a grassroots organization?
A grassroots organization is an organization that is started by a group of regular people who are not considered politically influential, but through their efforts are able to promote awareness for the cause that they have taken up.
What is a transnational corporation?
A transnational corporation is a corporation that has subsidiaries in more than one country and who operate from an international standpoint.
What was the Nestle boycott?
The Nestle boycott began in 1977 because of the promotion of infant formula in developing countries to poor families who could not safely use the product, with Nestle being one of the companies that marketed these products which resulted in the deaths of millions of babies. The boycott ended in 1984 when Nestle sat down with members of this grassroots organization and negotiated an agreement to make major reforms in how they marketed infant formula. (www.essential.org/monitor/hyper/mm0893.html)
Did General Electric really produce nuclear weapons?
INFACT spent 7 years boycotting GE products because of the environmental and health costs that resulted for the production and promotion of nuclear weapons by GE. In April 1993, because of the boycott and lost revenue, GE sold its Aerospace division (getting out of the nuclear weapons business) which was one of the most powerful forces influencing nuclear weapons policymaking.
What is the World Health Organization?
The World Health Organization was founded in 1948, and it is a specialized agency of the United Nations. WHO is committed to providing worldwide guidance in the field of health, setting global standards for health, working with governments to strengthen national heal programmes, and to develop and transfer appropriate health technology, information and standards. By promoting technical cooperation for health among nations, carrying out programmes to control and eradicate disease, WHO strives to improve the quality of human life. (www.who.int/aboutwho/en/rapid.htm)
What is a corporate watchdog?
A corporate watchdog is a group or organization that takes it upon itself to monitor the policies, procedures and products of a company or industry to ensure that they are not having a negative impact on the general populace.
How does Kraft Foods get involved with the tobacco industry?
Kraft Foods is owned by Philip Morris, who is one of the largest tobacco agencies in the world. Therefore, money that is earned from the sale of Kraft products can be used to market tobacco and for making contributions to political allies who can manipulate public policy in the interests of Philip Morris. Thus, by promoting a wholesome image through Kraft products, Philip Morris can gain the necessary resources to promote the tobacco side of their company.
What are some Kraft products?
Kraft Dinner, Cool Whip, Cheese (Shredded, Parmesan, block), Shake ‘n Bake, Salad Dressings, Miracle Whip, Mayonnaise, BBQ Sauce, Kraft Singles, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Peanut Butter, Jam and Marmalade, Cheez Whiz, Minute Rice, Jell-O, Stove Top, Crystal Light, Handi-Snacks, Kool-Aid, Tang, Delissio Rising Crust Pizza and more.
How does tobacco sponsorship encourage kids to smoke?
Sponsorship of events like racing and tennis give tobacco companies widespread exposure for their brands. This exposure allows tobacco companies to promote their products, which become associated with the positive experience of the event that they are sponsoring. By sponsoring large events, tobacco companies are also able to reach large audiences of young people.
Why are boycotts effective?
Boycotts are effective because they put economic and public relations pressure on the company. It is in the company’s best interest then to deal with the boycotters.
What does it mean to lobby?
To lobby is to attempt to influence legislators to pass a certain piece of legislation.
What is philanthropy?
A person or group of people who provide donations, or their time to organizations that are concerned with advancing the welfare of people.
