Planet Money The controversy over Tyson Foods' hiring of asylum seekers
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Feb 27, 2025 Tyson Foods faces backlash for closing a plant in Perry, Iowa, while hiring asylum seekers elsewhere. With personal stories from both former American workers and new migrants, the podcast explores the emotional fallout of corporate decisions. Insights into Tyson's hiring practices reveal a complex narrative of labor dynamics. One migrant shares his journey from Venezuela to finding stability in Tennessee, highlighting the contrasting experiences of those affected by these hiring changes. The episode raises questions about inequality and the impact of immigration on local economies.
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Tyson's Migrant Hiring
- Simone Foxman reported on Tyson Foods hiring migrants in NYC for low-skilled jobs.
- The event, held in an unassuming office building, led to multiple hires at a Tennessee plant.
Controversy
- Two articles, one on Tyson hiring migrants and one on Tyson closing a plant and laying off American workers, were published around the same time.
- This raised questions about a potential connection between the two events.
Media Coverage and Backlash
- Fox News linked Tyson's hiring of migrants with the closure of its Iowa plant, sparking controversy.
- This led to discussions about the impact of immigrant workers on American jobs and calls for boycotts.