Minnesota judge strikes down rule that eliminated pork plant line speed restrictions
The federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of meatpacking unions, including one local that represents JBS in Worthington.
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The federal lawsuit was filed on behalf of meatpacking unions, including one local that represents JBS in Worthington.
The proposal would add protections for meat and poultry processing plant employees. Written By: Leah Ward | × Worthington's JBS pork processing plant, the community's largest employer with approximately 2,200 workers, is shown April 14. (Tim Middagh/The Globe) ST. PAUL — When state lawmakers introduced new proposed legislation Wednesday morning that would improve safety in meat and poultry processing plants, local JBS union members were among the first to add their support. "Meatpacking is one of the most dangerous industries," said United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)...