Farm workers are some of the most marginalized people in America. They often work long hours, without even the most basic work protections against exploitation, harassment, or retaliation.
The result? Too many hardworking farm workers are impoverished by low wages. Too many workers are sexually harassed. And too many workers are afraid to speak out against workplace violations for fear that they will be fired.
As major purchasers of food and produce, fast food companies can improve worker conditions by simply joining the Fair Food Program, which requires fast food purchasers like Wendy's to pay a one-penny-a-pound premium on tomatoes to promote just wages for workers and promotes better working conditions across America.
But even as the four other largest fast food chains in America have embraced the Fair Food Program's reforms, fast food giant Wendy's has refused to join the program.
Every day the fast food chain waits prolongs the exploitation of millions of workers across America. It's time for Wendy's do the right thing and responsibly source the ingredients that they use.
Sign the petition today and urge Wendy's to join the Fair Food Program to promote just wages and fair treatment of the workers who grow the food they sell.
Mr. Brolick, As consumers who believe in promoting fair wages and just working conditions for America's farm workers, I strongly urge Wendy's to join the Fair Food Program. As you are aware, farm workers are some of the most marginalized people in America. They often work long hours, without even the most basic work protections against exploitation, harassment, or retaliation. Wendy's could play a powerful role in improving worker conditions by simply joining the Fair Food Program. By becoming a part of this effective program and paying a one-penny-a-pound premium on the tomatoes Wendy's buys, your company could promote just wages for farm workers and better working conditions across America. [Your comments] Please do the right thing and join the four other largest fast food in the Fair Food Program. Sincerely, [Your name]
