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In reply to the discussion: Tyson, if this is true--your done [View all]

Cairycat

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9. Another article, more about Tyson
Thu Apr 16, 2020, 08:31 PM
Apr 2020
https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/tyson-says-worker-accounts-inaccurate-but-worker-rights-orgs-hearing-similar-accounts-of-conditions/article_1b6eaeb4-a09a-552d-beb4-9a00717ff4b9.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

She noted such information on the plant's safety procedures was being provided in "several languages," the company's absentee policy was "relaxed" and those who had questions or concerns were encouraged to have a face-to-face conversation with their direct supervisor or manager.

"This is a challenging time, and they're feeling anxious," Croston acknowledged. "We believe information is the best tool for fighting this virus. We also encouraging them to tell us what they're seeing."

Those reassurances didn't match what immigrant and refugee organizations across Iowa have been hearing from workers in recent days, said Erica Johnson with American Friends Service Committee of Iowa.

"People were afraid to work. They were almost being gaslighted by management," Johnson said. "The information that is coming out is not what we're hearing. (Workers are) actually afraid, and they need somebody to stand up and take proactive measures."

"She" above is Liz Croston, a Tyson spokesperson.
"On condition of animosity?" I know it's just an error but Croney Apr 2020 #1
sorry bubbazero Apr 2020 #3
Well,hate to say it, Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #2
Agreed bubbazero Apr 2020 #4
Know the story. Wellstone ruled Apr 2020 #5
But Kansas Kim Said... econron Apr 2020 #6
Link please? hedda_foil Apr 2020 #7
Here's an article from the Waterloo Courier Cairycat Apr 2020 #8
Horrible! hedda_foil Apr 2020 #11
Another article, more about Tyson Cairycat Apr 2020 #9
Thanks Cairycat ! hedda_foil Apr 2020 #10
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