The authors of the letter encouraged "employees at all levels of all industries in all countries" to add their names to letter, and urged them to share the letter with their colleagues, noting that "[e]ven if the executives who lead your company have not signed this pledge yet, your signature signals your support of them to do so."  As of 11:00 am ET today, the letter had collected 860 signatories (a full list of the signatories can be found here).

The authors begin their letter by stating that they "are appalled by the unprovoked war started by Russia against its neighbor Ukraine," adding that "[t]his barbaric act will lead to substantial loss of life, trauma to millions of people, and the dislocation of civil society in a nation that has repeatedly expressed its peaceful intentions."  The authors conclude that "this is a criminal act deliberately committed by Russia," which will have ramifications that "touch the entire globe."

Declaring that they "reject the actions ordered by President Putin and the failure of those who enable and embolden him," including "the captains of Russia's industries" who support him and stand by him, the authors urge those Russian business leaders "to collectively steer Russia towards peace."  However, noting that "[w]e must take action to make clear our abhorrence of Russia's actions," and arguing that "[i]mmediate and complete economic disengagement is required," they "call on all members of our industry, and others, to cease all business involvement in Russia" (including "other countries and their elites should they join Russia in its invasion of Ukraine").  In particular, the authors pledge to:

• Cease investment in Russian companies and new investment within the borders of Russia
• Reject investment from Russian funds
• Halt collaboration or service agreements with Russian companies
• Except for food and medicines, halt trade in goods with Russian companies

The authors note that the above actions would be reversed "upon the restoration of peace and democracy in a sovereign Ukraine."

The authors also ask their colleagues "in all the industries in the United States, including software, social media, IT, agriculture, legal and financial services, medical devices, medical instruments, and minerals, to take the same steps and withhold assistance to oligarchs who enable this war."

The authors conclude their letter by commending "the brave Russians opposing their government at home" and expressing admiration for their courage, and declaring that:

We stand with our colleagues, friends, and families in Ukraine bravely fighting the invading army.  We support you, and you are not alone.