Busboys and Poets and the DC Laborfest welcomes director Matthew Barr to show and discuss his documentary, "Union Time: Fighting for Workers’ Rights"
FREE and Open to the Public
Union Time tells the story of one of the greatest union victories of the 21st century — the fight to organize Smithfield Foods’ pork processing plant in Tar Heel, North Carolina. From
1993 to 2008, workers struggled against dangerous working conditions, intimidation, and low pay. They were organized by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, whose
Justice@Smithfield campaign brought national attention to the campaign. The victory led to the formation of UFCW Local 1208 and fair working conditions for 5,000 workers.
2016; directed by Matthew Barr. Narrated by Danny Glover. 86 minutes
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Aug 30, 2025 12:00 pm
