The Cintas Corporation is threatening the livelihoods of immigrant workers by following a controversial new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal.  The proposal, which is not the law, encourages employers to fire workers who do not correct social security number mismatches or re-verify to their employers that they are authorized to work in the United States.  Currently, Cintas workers in California, Illinois, Connecticut, Minnesota and Wisconsin face termination.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and numerous civil rights organizations are raising concerns that this proposed regulation could promote workplace discrimination.

If we allow Cintas to carry out this policy, many more employers could follow. Tell Cintas CEO Scott Farmer that this policy is unnecessary and immoral. The company should allow workers to settle any social security number issue with the proper governmental agency.

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

A policy based on the controversial Department of Homeland Security proposal regarding workers' social security numbers is unnecessary and immoral. Enacting this policy endangers many immigrant families' livelihoods and irreparably harms our communities. Cintas should respect workers' privacy to correct social security number problems themselves.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and numerous civil rights organizations echo my apprehension about policies similar to yours. We are concerned these types of policies will promote workplace discrimination. Given that current and former Cintas employees have filed three class action discrimination lawsuits against the company, community members have cause for alarm about unfair workplace practices in Cintas facilities.

Cintas workers have made the company successful for the past 37 years, and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Please revoke your current policy in favor of one that honors workers' privacy and their role in the company's success.

Sincerely,

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October 31, 2006