Exposing the Toxic Underbelly of Tyson Foods
Food with Mark Bittman
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Labor Exploitation at Tyson Foods
This chapter explores the labor practices at Tyson Foods, particularly the exploitation of immigrant workers and the alarming acceptance of underage labor following recent legislative changes. It highlights the formation of a worker-led organization aiming to improve labor conditions, while revealing the company's lack of wage increases amid record profits. The discussion also critiques the nutritional value and marketing strategies of products like chicken nuggets, linking Tyson's practices to broader ethical concerns in the food industry.
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