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Two Federal Reserve economists said immigration, in addition to bringing talent from across the country, is key to addressing Nebraska’s labor shortage.

It’s been a year since COVID-19 descended on U.S. meatpacking plants. In that time, nearly 60,000 workers have gotten sick, and more than 300 have died.

It’s been a year since COVID-19 descended on U.S. meatpacking plants. Now, labor advocates are balancing present concerns about worker safety with questions about the future.

Christina Stella / Harvest Public Media Originally published on May 12, 2021 8:51 pm It’s been a year since COVID-19 descended on U.S. meatpacking plants. In that time, nearly 60,000 workers have gotten sick, and more than 300 have died. That’s led to pushes at the state and federal levels to institute stronger protections for workers in U.S. facilities. While advocates are still navigating efforts to protect workers now, some are already thinking about preventing future outbreaks. Li...

KLKN-TV Local orgs hold vote vigil in support of meatpacker protections bill The Nebraska ACLU along with other local organizations held a vote vigil outside the Capitol to try to convince senators to vote for the bill. May 6, 2021 11:28 am LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A bill for COVID-19 precautions at meatpacking plants is being debated at the Capitol, Thursday morning. The Nebraska ACLU along with other local organizations held a vote vigil outside the Capitol to try to convince senators to vote...

KLKN-TV Several take to the Capitol steps to show support for meat packing plant workers A community-led car rally took place on Sunday, as people gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol steps to support meat packing plant workers. February 28, 2021 10:37 pm LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Meat packing plant workers were some of the hardest hit by COVID-19. On Sunday, people gathered at the Nebraska State Capitol to show their support. Over 5,000 meat packing plant workers  have tested positive for C...