Mr. Jim Skinner, CEO
McDonaldís Corporation
McDonaldís Plaza
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Dear Mr. Skinner,

As a supporter of the historic agreement between Taco Bell and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) on March 8, 2005, I am writing to express my sincerest hope that McDonaldís will join Taco Bell in working with the CIW to bring about change for farmworkers in its own supply chain. Taco Bell has taken a leadership role in ensuring improved wages for farmworkers and establishing an enforceable human rights code of conduct for its tomato suppliers. I hope that McDonaldís will welcome this opportunity to join with the CIW in extending this model of corporate social responsibility throughout the fast food industry.

Pickers for Florida-based tomato companies earn 40-45 cents for every 32-lb bucket of tomatoes that they pick. At this rate, a farmworker must pick 2 tons of tomatoes to earn just $50 in one day. Additionally, farmworkers often work 10-12 hour days with no overtime pay, no benefits, to right to organize and no sick days. In the most extreme cases, farmworkers are held in situations of modern-day slavery and forced to work against their will.

As Yum Brands Senior Vice President Jonathan Blum said at the press conference announcing the agreement between Taco Bell and the CIW, ìWe recognize these workers do not enjoy the same rights and conditions as employees in other industries, and there is a need for reform.î I invite McDonaldís to likewise work with the CIW and use its power to create food that is not just fast, but fair.

Sincerely,

Fred DeLuca, President
Subway Franchise Headquarters
325 Bic Drive
Milford, CT 06460

Dear Mr. DeLuca,

As a supporter of the historic agreement between Taco Bell and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) on March 8, 2005, I am writing to express my sincerest hope that Subway will join Taco Bell in working with the CIW to bring about change for farmworkers in its own supply chain. Taco Bell has taken a leadership role in ensuring improved wages for farmworkers and establishing an enforceable human rights code of conduct for its tomato suppliers. I hope that Subway will welcome this opportunity to join with the CIW in extending this model of corporate social responsibility throughout the fast food industry.

Pickers for Florida-based tomato companies earn 40-45 cents for every 32-lb bucket of tomatoes that they pick. At this rate, a farmworker must pick 2 tons of tomatoes to earn just $50 in one day. Additionally, farmworkers often work 10-12 hour days with no overtime pay, no benefits, to right to organize and no sick days. In the most extreme cases, farmworkers are held in situations of modern-day slavery and forced to work against their will.

As Yum Brands Senior Vice President Jonathan Blum said at the press conference announcing the agreement between Taco Bell and the CIW, ìWe recognize these workers do not enjoy the same rights and conditions as employees in other industries, and there is a need for reform.î I invite Subway to likewise work with the CIW and use its power to create food that is not just fast, but fair.

Sincerely,

Mr. Greg Brenneman, CEO
Burger King Corporate Office
5505 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126

Dear Mr. Brenneman,

As a supporter of the historic agreement between Taco Bell and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) on March 8, 2005, I am writing to express my sincerest hope that Burger King will join Taco Bell in working with the CIW to bring about change for farmworkers in its own supply chain. Taco Bell has taken a leadership role in ensuring improved wages for farmworkers and establishing an enforceable human rights code of conduct for its tomato suppliers. I hope that Burger King will welcome this opportunity to join with the CIW in extending this model of corporate social responsibility throughout the fast food industry.

Pickers for Florida-based tomato companies earn 40-45 cents for every 32-lb bucket of tomatoes that they pick. At this rate, a farmworker must pick 2 tons of tomatoes to earn just $50 in one day. Additionally, farmworkers often work 10-12 hour days with no overtime pay, no benefits, to right to organize and no sick days. In the most extreme cases, farmworkers are held in situations of modern-day slavery and forced to work against their will.

As Yum Brands Senior Vice President Jonathan Blum said at the press conference announcing the agreement between Taco Bell and the CIW, ìWe recognize these workers do not enjoy the same rights and conditions as employees in other industries, and there is a need for reform.î I invite Burger King to likewise work with the CIW and use its power to create food that is not just fast, but fair.

Sincerely,