WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday (April 28) plans to order meat processing plants concerned about coronavirus outbreaks to stay open to protect the food supply in the United States, drawing a backlash from unions who said at-risk workers required more protection.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO - President Donald Trump on Tuesday plans to order meat processing plants concerned about coronavirus outbreaks to stay open to protect the food supply in the United States, drawing a backlash from unions who said at-risk workers required more protection.
The order will also include guidance to minimise risk to workers who are especially vulnerable to the virus, such as encouraging older workers and those with other chronic health issues to stay home, the official said. "We're working with Tyson ... We're going to sign an executive order today, I believe, and that will solve any liability problems," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office."And we always work with the farmers. There's plenty of supply."
UFCW, the largest US meatpacking union, demanded that the administration compel meat companies to provide"the highest level of protective equipment" to slaughterhouse workers and ensure daily coronavirus testing. Tyson said on Wednesday it was closing two pork processing plants, including its largest in the United States, further tightening meat supplies following other major slaughterhouse shutdowns.
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