The Coalition of Immokalee Workers has signed an agreement with Subway to institute a penny-per-pound surcharge to increase wages for Florida tomato harvesters. Subway joins Yum! Brands, McDonalds, Burger King, and Whole Foods in agreeing to support a more humane agricultural industry in Florida. Subway also agreed to apply the higher standards not just to tomatoes, but along its entire supply chain.
While Broward teachers are still fighting to guarantee wage increases for next year, the Broward School Board has reached an agreement with food service workers, bus drivers, custodians, and teacher aides to provide 3.25 percent wage increases for this year.