COVID-19 Hit U.S. Meat, Poultry Plant Workers Hard in April, May: U.S. Report

The coronavirus outbreak took a heavy toll on workers at U.S. meat and poultry processing facilities, with more than 17,000 COVID-19 cases and nearly 100 deaths in April and May, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Tuesday.

Cargill Temporarily Closing its Plant in Schuyler, Nebraska

May 6, 2020 News Channel Nebraska

Cargill announced Monday that it started the process to idle its Schuyler beef plant. In a statement, the company says it’s shutting down because of its commitment to prioritizing employee health.

Secretary Perdue Issues Letters on Meat Packing Expectations

May 6, 2020 USDA

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last night sent the following two letters to Governors across the nation and leadership of major meat processing companies. These letters establish the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) clear expectations for the implementation of President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order signed last week.

Meat Packers Ask Court to Dismiss Lawsuit

January 16, 2020 WNAX

Attorneys representing four major beef packing companies are seeking dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed against them by R-CALF.