A lawsuit filed today alleges that Tyson Foods, Inc. is responsible for maintaining a segregated bathroom and break room, reminiscent of the Jim Crow era, in its Ashland, Alabama chicken processing plant. Twelve African-American employees filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, alleging that a “Whites Only” sign and a padlock denied them access to a bathroom in the Ashland plant. The complaint states that numerous white employees had keys to the bathroom that were not provided to African-American workers.
The EEOC is a party to a related suit arising from the same facts.
What is wrong with Tyson Foods? It makes you want to scream.
the environment that the Bushistas have wrought in our country. GRRRRRRR
been on my mind since I read it this afternoon. Passed it along.
Nuther good reason for us to give up chicken. Had been doing free-range due to me seeing the meatrix video (EW)
But now this… ACK.
BUT if one gives it up make sure to write the business and let them know why 🙂
I agree, except I would have to substitute ‘corporate-influenced politicians’ for Bushistas.
TF has its corporate headquarters in Arkansas and was a significant contributer to Clinton, who was a pro at relying on undisclosed corporate contributons while de-emphasizing reliance on (cough) ‘special interest groups’ like labor unions.
1999 was a banner year for TF — seven employees (oh sorry, ‘team members’) died on the job due to unsafe conditions. Here is a quick fact sheet outlining numerous labor and environmental bones to pick with this company.
Generally speaking, TF puts money into campaigns that serves its interests, irrespective of party identification. More detail can be found here.
Time to get the lowdown on chicky raising from Cabingirl I guess.”Cept i know I could never do anything but eggs.
Let us pray that they have adequate life insurance, as few companies are likely to agree to issue any additional coverage.