Groups Advocate For Safety at Tyson
Tyson Foods Inc. is drawing criticism from more than 120 advocacy groups that want to see improved safety measures for processing-plant workers during the pandemic. …
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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
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
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
Attorneys representing four major beef packing companies are seeking dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed against them by R-CALF. …